DALI Epikore 3 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by DALI. It was released in 2024. It features a 1.38" Hybrid dome + planar Tweeter and 1 x 7" Wood fibre Woofer.
DALI publishes the driver complement as: 1 x 7 inch low/mid, 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostatic tweeter, 1 x 35 mm soft dome high frequency.
The speaker has a frequency range of 42-34k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB.
DALI's Epikore Series of Loudspeakers
Epikore 3 is a member of DALI's Epikore series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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DALI Epikore Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the DALI Epikore 3 Speaker
DALI Epikore 3 has a Frequency response range of 42-34k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of 40-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Epikore 3 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Epikore 3's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Crossover frequency of the DALI Epikore 3?
Epikore 3 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
DALI Epikore 3's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the DALI Epikore 3 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, DALI Epikore 3 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
Epikore 3 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
DALI Epikore 3 External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Epikore 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
DALI Epikore 3 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
Epikore 3 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the DALI Epikore 3 come with a Grille?
Epikore 3 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the DALI Epikore 3.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the DALI Epikore 3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for DALI Epikore 3
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.