DALI Epikore 3 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by DALI. It was released in October 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 Epikore 3 has an MSRP of 9000$ per pair.
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
Frequency Response of the DALI Epikore 3 Speaker
DALI Epikore 3 has a Frequency response range of 42-34k Hz 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.
Here we have a comparison of how Epikore 3's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the DALI Epikore 3?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the DALI Epikore 3's 42Hz:
Crossover frequency of the DALI Epikore 3?
Epikore 3 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 2800 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 12500 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. Work out how loud the DALI Epikore 3 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the DALI Epikore 3 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
32–250 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Epikore 3 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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DALI Epikore 3 External Dimensions and Weight
DALI Epikore 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (470 x 250 x 420 mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of DALI Epikore 3 is approximately 1050.0cm2 / 162.8inch2.
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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.