The Dali EPIKORE series of speakers is expanding with three new models: the EPIKORE 3, EPIKORE 7, and EPIKORE 9.
DALI announces three new models in their EPIKORE series of speakers. The lineup includes the compact 3-way speaker EPIKORE 3, the floor-standing 3½-way speaker EPIKORE 7, and the 4-way floor-standing EPIKORE 9, complementing the already award-winning EPIKORE 11. “With the new EPIKORE series, DALI builds on its more than 40 years of experience in speaker research and development. The EPIKORE series combines technologies specially developed for the flagship KORE with decades of knowledge from the renowned EPICON series, ultimately creating the perfect blend of ultimate audio realism and refined craftsmanship for an exceptional music experience,” according to the manufacturer.
Choose Your Finish
The EPIKORE series is available in three exclusive premium finishes—high-gloss black, high-gloss walnut, and high-gloss maroon—and features various proprietary technologies. These include DALI’s EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module, consisting of a 35 mm soft-dome tweeter and a 55 x 10 mm high-performance HF planar tweeter element, the SMC™ Gen-2 technology for ultra-low distortion, custom-made drivers, as well as Clarity Cone™ diaphragms made of paper and wood fibers for the bass and midrange.
DALI explains, “The EPIKORE series integrates technologies that minimize losses to offer effortless dynamic performance, from the subtlest details to the overwhelming power of a live concert. In addition to new concepts and refinements in speaker technology, the EPIKORE series represents everything DALI has learned over four decades, investing this in an exceptional audio experience combined with beautiful craftsmanship.”
Four Exclusive Models
- EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter Module with a 35 mm soft-dome tweeter and a 55 x 10 mm planar element
- 6½-inch EPIKORE mid-driver with SMC™ Gen-2 and Clarity Cone™ diaphragm made of paper and wood fibers
- 7-inch EPIKORE bass-mid driver with SMC™ Gen-2 and Clarity Cone™ diaphragm made of paper and wood fibers
- 8-inch EPIKORE woofer with SMC™ Gen-2
- SMC™ Gen-2 technology for ultra-low distortion
- Titanium voice coil carrier
- Custom-made drivers
- SMC-KORE™ inductors in the crossover network
- High-end crossover components
- Continuous Flare bass reflex ports
- Custom-designed high-end terminals
- Aluminum die-cast baffle elements
- Adjustable aluminum feet
- Luxuriously handcrafted cabinets
- Danish Design
- Three exclusive high-gloss finishes
- Evolution through KORE technologies
“The EPIKORE series sets a new standard for low-distortion high-end speaker performance in listening rooms, from small to very large. Every speaker in the series utilizes DALI’s second-generation Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC Gen-2™) magnetic material, as well as the EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module, directly derived from the DALI KORE,” states DALI in the announcement of these new models.
Farewell to Hysteresis
When using conventional magnets in speaker designs, it’s not uncommon to experience a phenomenon called hysteresis, which causes unwanted resistance in the voice coil, leading to disruptive distortion in the audio signal. The SMC Gen-2™ technology has been developed to significantly reduce this hysteresis and is the next generation of DALI’s patented SMC magnetic material technology.
First introduced in the flagship speaker DALI KORE, SMC Gen-2™ has been integrated into the bass and midrange drivers and as inductor cores in the crossover networks of the EPIKORE series. According to DALI, this offers improved properties compared to the first generation of SMC, resulting in a further reduction of hysteresis, magnetic flux modulation, and eddy currents in the magnetic system, leading to even lower losses and distortion. This enables the EPIKORE series speakers to deliver a highly dynamic and authentic sound performance.
Furthermore, all speakers in the EPIKORE series feature DALI’s signature Clarity Cone™ diaphragm structure, made of paper and wood fibers, which controls the diaphragm’s behavior without adding extra weight. Thanks to this wood fiber diaphragm technology, the EPIKORE series can reproduce the finest musical details and dynamics.
The EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module was originally developed for the DALI KORE. It combines a large, in-house designed 35 mm soft-dome tweeter with an improved version of DALI’s ultra-thin, high-power planar-magnetic tweeter element. Together with powerful neodymium magnet systems, they deliver exceptionally smooth and effortless high-frequency performance, regardless of the volume.
EPIKORE 3
EPIKORE 3 brings DALI KORE technology into a compact speaker format for smaller listening spaces. The 3-way architecture combines a 7-inch DALI Clarity Cone™ bass/midrange driver with the unique DALI EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module. The curved cabinet contributes to an exceptional visual and musical experience. DALI has also developed EPIKORE STANDS for the EPIKORE 3. These stands, available in matte black, are filled with sand and feature internal cable management, providing the perfect solution for anyone wanting to position the EPIKORE 3.
EPIKORE 7
EPIKORE 7 is a compact floor-standing speaker. The 3½-way design combines two powerful 7-inch Clarity Cone™ DALI bass/midrange drivers with the unique DALI EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module. “A premium aesthetic combined with DALI’s refined electro-acoustic technology delivers world-class musical sound reproduction in an elegant design for medium to large rooms,” adds the manufacturer.
EPIKORE 9
EPIKORE 9 (pictured above) is a 4-way floor-standing speaker that, according to DALI, “offers a powerful audio experience for large listening spaces.” The EPIKORE 9 combines two 8-inch SMC™ Gen-2 woofers, a 6½-inch SMC™ Gen-2 Clarity Cone™ midrange driver, and the unique DALI EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module to deliver a remarkably wideband and low-distortion music reproduction. The advanced curved cabinet combines Continuous Flare bass reflex ports with substantial rigidity, and the beauty of real wood completes the EPIKORE 9 package.
EPIKORE 11
EPIKORE 11 is the origin of this series. It features a 4½-way system with a wide frequency range. The floor-standing EPIKORE 11 speaker integrates four 8-inch SMC™ Gen-2 woofers, a 6½-inch SMC™ Gen-2 Clarity Cone™ midrange driver, and DALI’s signature EVO-K™ hybrid tweeter module. According to the manufacturer, the DALI EPIKORE 11 “sets new standards for low-distortion high-end speaker performance in very large listening environments.”
Pricing and Availability
The new suggested retail prices from October 1 in the Benelux:
- EPIKORE 11 € 21,999 each
- EPIKORE 9 € 14,999 each
- EPIKORE 7 € 9,999 each
- EPIKORE 3 € 4,999 each
- EPIKORE STAND € 999 each
Availability: The new EPIKORE series will be available in limited quantities starting in October 2024 through specially authorized dealers in the Benelux.