Il y a deux ans, sur le salon High End de Munich, le constructeur danois Dali, lançait son modèle ultra High End, Kore, à 80 000 € la paire. Nous avions assisté à ses démonstrations. Elles nous avaient particulièrement marquées. Pour nous, la Dali Kore était et reste toujours parmi les toutes meilleures enceintes Hifi que nous ayons jamais écoutées.
L'année suivante, Dali dévoilait une première déclinaison, l'Epikore 11, à 44 000 € la paire, reprenant sous un format légèrement plus domestique les avancées de la vitrine technologique Kore.
Cette semaine, la famille Epikore s'est encore agrandie avec les nouvelles Epikore 3, 7 et 9 plus abordables bien que toujours très haut de gamme.
L'enceinte colonne Dali Epikore 3, de type 3 voies avec un boomer de 17,8 cm, est à 10 000 € la paire.
L'enceinte colonne Dali Epikore 7, de type 3 voies avec 2 boomers de 17,8 cm, est à 20 000 € la paire.
L'enceinte colonne Dali Epikore 9, de type 4 voies avec un médium 16,5 cm et de 2 boomers de 20,3 cm, est à 30 000 € la paire.
Ci-dessous, la présentation (en anglais), les spécifications et les images fournies par les services de la marque :
October 1, 2024
DALI launches EPIKORE series of speakers featuring ultra-low distortion SMC Gen-2 technology
New EPIKORE 3 stand-mount, and EPIKORE 7 & EPIKORE 9 floorstanders join the acclaimed EPIKORE 11 floorstander. Available from October 1st, priced from £9,999/ €9,999
With the new EPIKORE Series, DALI draws upon its expertise in over 40 years of loudspeaker research and development. The natural evolution of the acclaimed DALI EPICON series — inheriting several innovative technologies from the DALI KORE flagship speaker — the EPIKORE Series of loudspeakers combines ultimate audio realism with luxurious craftmanship to create a truly exceptional musical experience.
Three new models have been released to sit alongside the highly respected EPIKORE 11 4½-way floorstander: The EPIKORE 3 3-way stand-mount, EPIKORE 7 3½-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 35 mm soft-dome tweeter and a 55 x 10 mm HF planar element; SMC™ Gen-2 technology for ultra-low distortion; custom-made in-house drivers, and Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre cone structure bass/mid-range drivers.
The EPIKORE Series of loudspeakers incorporate low-loss technology to deliver effortless dynamic response, from the subtlest of micro details to the grand scale of a live concert. In addition to introducing new concepts and refinements in speaker engineering, the new EPIKORE Series takes all that DALI has learned in over four decades and invests it into extraordinary electro-acoustic performance and audio realism, combined with luxurious craftsmanship.
The EPIKORE Series creates an exceptional visual and musical experience.
EPIKORE SERIES Key Features:
Evolution Through KORE Technologies
- Four exclusive models
- EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter module, comprising a 35 mm soft-dome tweeter and a 55 x 10 mm HF planar element
- 1 x 6½-inch EPIKORE midrange with SMC™ Gen-2 and Clarity Cone paper and wood fibre cone structure.
- 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC™ Gen-2
- NEW 7-inch EPIKORE bass/midrange drivers with SMC™ Gen-2 and Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre cone structure.
- SMC™ Gen-2 technology for ultra-low distortion
- SMC-KORE™ crossover inductors
- Custom-made in-house drivers
- Titanium voice coil formers
- Adjustable aluminium outriggers
- Continuous-flare bass reflex ports
- Die-cast baffles
- Advanced luxury cabinets
- Danish design
- Three exclusive high-gloss finishes
- Custom made high-end binding posts
- High-end crossover components
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 utilises 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 their 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 fibre cone structure, which serves to control cone behaviour without adding additional mass. With wood fibre 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 35 mm Soft Dome Tweeter and an improved version of DALI's ultra-thin, high performance planar magnetostatic tweeter element. Together with the extremely powerful neodymium magnet motor systems, they ensure an astonishingly smooth and effortless high-frequency reproduction — at any volume level.
EPIKORE 3 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 have developed optional EPIKORE STAND for the EPIKORE 3. 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 is a compact floorstander evolution of the DALI EPICON and DALI KORE. Its 3½-way format combines two muscular, low-loss 7-inch DALI bass/midrange drivers with the unique DALI EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter module. Impeccable aesthetic quality combines with the finest DALI electro-acoustic technology to deliver a world-class visual and musical performance for medium to large sized rooms.
EPIKORE 9 is a 4-way floorstander 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 6½-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 is an exceptional, 4½-way, floor-stand, wide-bandwidth system, the EPIKORE 11 incorporates four, low-loss 8-inch SMC™ Gen-2 woofers, a low-loss SMC™ Gen-2 6½-inch Clarity Cone Technology™ midrange driver, and the signature DALI EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter module.
The EPIKORE 11 sets new standards for low-distortion high-end loudspeaker performance in very large listening spaces.
Pricing (per pair)
The DALI EPIKORE 3 is available from October 1st, priced £9,999 / €9,999
The DALI EPIKORE STAND is available from October 1st, priced £1,999 / €1,998
The DALI EPIKORE 7 is available from October 1st, priced £19,999 / €19,999
The DALI EPIKORE 9 is available from October 1st, priced £29,999/ €29,999
The DALI EPIKORE 11 is available now, priced £43,999 / €43,998
EPIKORE 3 SPECIFICATION:
Frequency Range 42 - 34,000 Hz ±3 dB Sensitivity 85 dB @ 1 m for 2.83 V Nominal Impedance 6 Ω Maximum SPL 108 dB Crossover Frequency 2,800 / 12,500 Hz Crossover Principle 3-way Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 250 Watt High Frequency Driver(s) 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35 mm soft domeHigh Frequency Diaphragm Planar magnetostatic
Soft woven fabricLow/Mid Frequency Driver(s) 1 x 7 inch Low/Mid Frequency Diaphragm Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre Connection Input(s) Bi-wire Enclosure Type Bass reflex Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency 39 Hz Recommended Placement Stand or shelf Recommended Distance from Rear Wall 35 - 120 cm Dimensions (H x W x D) 470 × 250 × 420 mm
18.5 × 9.8 × 16.5 inchesWeight (incl. Grille) 15.9 kg
35.1 lbShipping Weight 39.6 kg (pair)
87.3 lb (pair)Finishes High Gloss Black (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon (Shadow Black grille)Accessories (Pair) 4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
8 x Rubber FeetOptional Accessories EPIKORE STAND Spike Thread Size M6
EPIKORE STAND SPECIFICATION:
Features Internal cable routing
Sand fillableRecommended Placement Floor Recommended Distance from Rear Wall 35 - 120 cm Dimensions (H x W x D) 580 x 380 x 400 mm
22.8 x 14.9 x 15.7 inchesWeight 11.3 kg
24.9 lbShipping Weight 15.2 kg
33.5 lbFinish Matte Black Accessories (Pair) 8 × Magnetic spike feet Spike Thread Size M12
EPIKORE 7 SPECIFICATION:
Frequency Range 35 - 34,000 Hz ±3 dB Sensitivity 88 dB @ 1 m for 2.83 V Nominal Impedance 6 Ω Maximum SPL 110 dB Crossover Frequency 800 / 2,500 / 12,500 Hz Crossover Principle 3½-way Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 400 Watt High Frequency Driver(s) 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35 mm soft domeHigh Frequency Diaphragm Planar magnetostatic
Soft woven fabricLow/Mid Frequency Driver(s) 2 x 7 inch Low/Mid Frequency Diaphragm Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre Connection Input(s) Bi-wire Enclosure Type Bass reflex Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency 33 Hz Recommended Placement Floor Recommended Distance from Rear Wall 35 - 120 cm Dimensions (H x W x D) 1120 × 380 × 420 mm
44.1 × 15.0 × 16.5 inchesWeight (incl. Grille) 32.5 kg
71.6 lbShipping Weight 76.1 kg (pair)
167.8 lb (pair)Finishes High Gloss Black (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon (Shadow Black grille)Accessories (Pair) 8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection padsSpike Thread Size M12
EPIKORE 9 SPECIFICATION:
Frequency Range 29 - 34,000 Hz ±3 dB Sensitivity 88 dB @ 1 m for 2.83 V Nominal Impedance 4 Ω Maximum SPL 112 dB Crossover Frequency 400 / 3,100 / 12,500 Hz Crossover Principle 4-way Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 500 Watt High Frequency Driver(s) 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35 mm soft domeHigh Frequency Diaphragm Planar magnetostatic
Soft woven fabricLow/Mid Frequency Driver(s) 2 × 8 inch
1 × 6½ inchLow/Mid Frequency Diaphragm Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre Connection Input(s) Bi-wire Enclosure Type Bass reflex Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency 27 Hz Recommended Placement Floor Recommended Distance from Rear Wall 35 - 120 cm Dimensions (H x W x D) 1310 × 422 × 554 mm
51.6 × 16.6 × 21.8 inchesWeight (incl. Grille) 57.1 kg
125.9 lbShipping Weight 130.8 kg (pair)
288.4 lb (pair)Finishes High Gloss Black (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon (Shadow Black grille)Accessories (Pair) 8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection padsSpike Thread Size M12
EPIKORE 11 SPECIFICATION:
Frequency Range 29 - 34,000 Hz ±3 dB Sensitivity 89 dB @ 1 m for 2.83 V Nominal Impedance 4 Ω Maximum SPL 116 dB Crossover Frequency 170 / 370 / 3,100 / 12,500 Hz Crossover Principle 4½-way Recommended Amplifier Power 40 - 1,000 Watt High Frequency Driver(s) 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35 mm soft domeHigh Frequency Diaphragm Planar magnetostatic
Soft woven fabricLow/Mid Frequency Driver(s) 4 × 8 inch
1 × 6½ inchLow/Mid Frequency Diaphragm Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre Connection Input(s) Bi-wire Enclosure Type Bass reflex Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency 24 Hz Recommended Placement Floor Recommended Distance from Rear Wall 35 - 120 cm Dimensions (H x W x D) 1602 × 422 × 554 mm
63 × 16.6 × 21.8 inchesWeight (incl. Grille) 75.6 kg
166.6 lbShipping Weight 177 kg (pair)
390.2 lb (pair)Finishes High Gloss Black (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut (Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon (Shadow Black grille)Accessories (Pair) 8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection padsSpike Thread Size M12
