With the new EPIKORE Series, DALI draws upon its expertise in over 40 years of loudspeaker research and development. The natural evolution of the DALI EPICON series and inheriting several technologies from the DALI KORE flagship speaker, the EPIKORE Series of loudspeakers combine ultimate audio realism with luxurious craftsmanship.
Three new models have been released to sit alongside the EPIKORE 11 4.5.5-way floorstander: The EPIKORE 3 3-way stand-mount, EPIKORE 7 3.5-way floorstander, and EPIKORE 9 4-way floorstander.
The EPIKORE series are available in three exclusive premium finishes — High Gloss Black, High Gloss Walnut, and High Gloss Maroon — and share several key technologies. These include the EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module, comprising a 35mm soft-dome tweeter and a 55 x 10mm HF planar element; SMC Gen-2 technology for ultra-low distortion; custom-made in-house drivers, and Clarity Cone paper and wood fiber cone structure bass/mid-range drivers.
Evolution Through KORE Technologies
The EPIKORE series sets new standards for low-distortion high-end loudspeaker performance in listening spaces ranging from small to very large. Each speaker in the line-up utilizes DALI’s second-generation Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC Gen-2) magnet material — as well as the EVO-K variant of DALI’s Hybrid Tweeter Module borrowed directly from the DALI KORE.
When using conventional magnets in a speaker design, it is not unusual to experience a phenomenon known as hysteresis. This introduces an unintended resistance to the voice-coil, which can lead to unwanted distortion in the audio signal. Designed to significantly reduce hysteresis, SMC Gen-2 is the next generation of DALI’s patented SMC magnet material technology.
Introduced in its flagship DALI KORE loudspeaker, SMC Gen-2 is incorporated into the EPIKORE Series’ bass and midrange drivers, as well as in the crossover inductor cores, offering significantly enhanced characteristics over the first-generation SMC. The result is a further reduction in hysteresis, flux-modulation, and eddy currents in the magnet system. This translates to even lower loss and distortion, allowing the speakers in the EPIKORE Series to deliver a highly dynamic and authentic sound reproduction.
In addition, the EPIKORE Series of loudspeakers all feature DALI’s signature Clarity Cone paper and wood fiber cone structure, which serves to control cone behavior without adding additional mass. With wood fiber cone technology, the EPIKORE Series is able to produce the finest musical detail and dynamics.
Developed originally for the DALI KORE, the EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module combines a large, in-house developed 35mm soft-dome tweeter and an improved version of DALI’s ultra-thin, high-performance planar magnetostatic tweeter element. Together with the neodymium magnet motor systems, they ensure a smooth and effortless high-frequency reproduction — at any volume level.
EPIKORE Series Models
- EPIKORE 3 ($13,092.19/£9,999/€9,999 per pair) brings DALI KORE technology to the compact stand-mount loudspeaker format and smaller listening spaces. Its 3-way architecture combines a low-loss, 7-inch DALI bass/midrange driver with the unique DALI EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module. A curved, real-wood veneer stand-mount cabinet completes the EPIKORE 3 package to create an exceptional visual and musical experience.
- DALI has developed an optional EPIKORE STAND for the EPIKORE 3 ($2617.39/£1999/€1999 per pair). Available in matte black, this sand-fillable stand features internal cable routing and is the perfect solution for those wishing to stand mount their EPIKORE 3.
- EPIKORE 7 ($26185.69/£19,999/€19,000 per pair) is a compact floorstander evolution of the DALI EPICON and DALI KORE. Its 3.5-way format combines two muscular, low-loss 7-inch DALI bass/midrange drivers with the unique DALI EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module.
- EPIKORE 9 ($39279.19/£29,999/ €29,999 per pair) is a 4-wayfloorstander offering a high-performance audio experience for large listening spaces. It constitutes a sophisticated and elegant high-end loudspeaker evolution of the DALI EPICON and DALI KORE. The EPIKORE 9 combines two, low-loss SMC Gen-2 8-inch woofers, a low-loss SMC Gen-2 6.5-inch Clarity Cone Technology midrange driver, and the unique DALI EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module to create remarkable wide-bandwidth, low distortion music. The advanced construction curved cabinet combines Continuous Flare port reflex loading with immense rigidity and the beauty of real wood completes the EPIKORE 9 package.
- EPIKORE 11 ($52,371.38/£39,998/€39,998 per pair) is an exceptional, 4½-way, floorstand, wide-bandwidth system, the EPIKORE 11 incorporates four, low-loss 8-inch SMC Gen-2 woofers, a low-loss SMC Gen-2 6.5-inch Clarity Cone Technology midrange driver, and the signature DALI EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module.
All models are available now.
For more information, visit https://www.dali-speakers.com/en-us/.
