In this review, we will be comparing Epicon 8 and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from DALI and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of DALI Epicon 8 and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | DALI Epicon 8 | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Brand | DALI
Denmark · founded 1983 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 6.5" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" Wood fibre | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 35-30k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 5 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 50-500 watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | — | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 48.23" x 10.39" x 19.09"
1225 x 264 x 485 mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Epicon 8 and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
DALI Epicon 8PSB Synchrony T600
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
DALI Epicon 8 |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.14-inch
|
1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
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2 x 8-inch
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3 x 6.5-inch
|
Epicon 8 features a 1.14" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter, a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 8" Wood fibre Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 550 / 3100 / 15000Hz. On the other hand, the Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Epicon 8 has a frequency range of 35-30k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Epicon 8's min frequency of 35Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Epicon 8 is a 5 ohms speaker compared to the Synchrony T600 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Synchrony T600 can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 89 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Epicon 8 can handle a max power of 500 watts RMS, whereas Synchrony T600 has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Epicon 8.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Epicon 8 and Synchrony T600 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare DALI Epicon 8's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. DALI Epicon 8 has external dimensions of 1225 x 264 x 485 mm () whereas PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm (41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch).
DALI Epicon 8 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 36mm wider, 177mm taller and 142mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
DALI Epicon 8 needs about 64% more floor or shelf area. DALI Epicon 8 is 142mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. DALI Epicon 8 is 177mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the DALI Epicon 8 is approximately 1280.4cm2 / 198.5inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Epicon 8 requires 64% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T600?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T600:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card