Dali Epikore 11 Floorstanding Speaker

EPICORE 11

DALI presents the EPIKORE 11 – a luxurious, high-end loudspeaker featuring KORE technology for outstanding musical performance. This latest masterpiece bridges the gap between the renowned DALI EPICON series and the Dali flagship DALI KORE. The EPIKORE 11 is a premium loudspeaker that incorporates many of the groundbreaking technologies from the DALI KORE and EPICON, setting new standards for speaker design with ultra-low distortion.

The next stage of evolution

The EPIKORE 11 is the result of a development that combines the best of the EPICON 8 and the DALI KORE. This ultra-high-end DALI loudspeaker with KORE technologies offers outstanding performance at a more attractive price. With a slimmer design than the DALI KORE, it sets new standards for superior sound quality.

KORE technology for first-class sound experiences

The EPIKORE 11 features a 4.5-way design powered by the impressive EVO-K hybrid tweeter technology. This includes a 35 mm soft dome tweeter and a 55 × 10 mm HF ribbon element. A new 6.5-inch EPIKORE midrange driver with SMC Gen-2 and a specially developed paper and wood fiber cone structure ensures premium performance. The four 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen-2 technology guarantee the ultimate low-frequency sound experience.

Highest perfection in design and technology

The EPIKORE 11 impresses not only with its impressive sound, but also with its luxurious design. The high-quality aluminum booms and precisely calculated bass reflex ports contribute to the outstanding acoustic performance. The advanced luxury cabinets feature an elegant Danish design and offer a choice of three exclusive high-gloss finishes.

Perfected tweeter technology

The EPIKORE 11's EVO-K hybrid tweeters, both the 35mm dome tweeter and the ribbon tweeter, deliver premium performance and low distortion. The newly developed 6.5-inch EPIKORE midrange driver with SMC Gen 2 technology offers outstanding integration and remarkable sound quality.

Ultimate bass fidelity

The four 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen 2 technology set new standards in low-frequency performance. Thanks to new technologies such as the 38mm titanium voice coil former and aluminum-copper linearization rings, extremely low distortion is achieved, guaranteeing dynamic and precise bass.

First-class materials and workmanship

The use of paper and wood fiber cone technology as well as the careful hand-painting of the cabinets serve to minimize unwanted resonances and guarantee low power loss for first-class sound.

High-quality housing construction

The EPIKORE 11 cabinets are designed to be extremely stable and resonance-free. The special MDF panels and strategically placed internal bracing ensure maximum stability and minimal resonance.

Convincing connectivity and processing

The EPIKORE 11 not only offers excellent sound quality, but also high-quality connections, including new SMC KORE crossover coils and gold-plated solid brass connectors. Point-to-point cabling and premium crossover-design components complete the package.

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is a luxurious high-end loudspeaker powered by KORE technology, delivering premium musical performance. Designed to bridge the gap between the DALI EPICON series and the DALI KORE, the EPIKORE 11 is a 4.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker that sets new standards for low-distortion loudspeaker design. It presents itself as a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, delivering a world-class visual and musical experience.

Technical information

Features and characteristics:

• 4½-way design
• EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter Module with 35 mm soft dome tweeter and 55 × 10 mm HF ribbon element
• New 1x 6½-inch EPIKORE midrange speaker with SMC Gen-2 and custom paper and wood fiber cone structure
• New 4 x 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen-2
• SMC Gen 2 technology for ultra-low distortion
• New SMC KORE crossover coils
• Custom drivers developed in-house
• Paper and wood fiber cones
• Titanium voice coil former

EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter:

• Same EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter as in the DALI KORE
• Oversized 35mm dome tweeter
• 55 mm x 10 mm ribbon tweeter
• Cast aluminum housing
• Own production (in Denmark)

EVO-K 35mm Dome Tweeter:

• Developed from the ground up
• Perfect integration with the midrange
• Larger dome - double the beam area of a 25 mm dome
• Powerful neodymium magnet
• Very high sensitivity
• No magnetic oil = extremely low mechanical loss
• Copper cap for linearization of the inductance (and improved cooling)
• Extremely 'pressureless' ventilated magnet system
• Low power compression = effortless dynamics!
• Higher resilience
• Cast aluminum housing with damping geometry and cooling

EVO-K Ribbon Tweeter:

• New design - membrane based on the EPICON ribbon
• New and much more powerful neodymium-iron-boron magnet motor system
• New waveguide profile
• 7-8 dB higher sensitivity
• Less distortion, less dynamic compression
• Cast aluminum housing

Perfected EPIKORE midrange speaker:

• 6½-inch midrange speaker with SMC Gen-2
• Newly developed for the EPIKORE 11
• Outstanding performance
• Low-loss rubber surround
• Larger magnet system (diameter 100mm vs. 90mm)
• 25.4 mm voice coil
• New titanium voice coil former (KORE)
• Embossed Paper and Wood Fibre Cone with technology from the DALI KORE
• Low distortion, less dynamic compression
• Sealed 6-liter housing

Quadruple 8-inch woofers for ultimate bass fidelity:

• 4 x 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen-2
• Completely redeveloped
• Low loss diaphragm and rubber surround
• New voice coil
• New 38mm titanium voice coil former (KORE)
• Longer pole rod (SMC Gen-2)
• New aluminum and copper linearization rings (three in total)
• Larger magnet system (24mm vs. 20mm height)
• Extremely low distortion!

SMC Gen 2 technology for ultra-low distortion:

• Second Generation SMC (Developed for KORE)
• Reduces mechanical losses in the magnetic field
• Reduces harmonic distortion
• Very high magnetic conductivity
• Very low electrical conductivity
• Elimination of eddy currents
• Reduction of magnetic hysteresis
• Refined for higher efficiency ~20% better
• Lower losses at higher frequencies (midrange)
• Lower losses with larger cross-sections (low frequency)

Paper and wood fiber cones:

• Signature paper and wood fiber cone technology from DALI
• Stiff, lightweight and good-natured structure
• Non-resonant fracture characteristics
• Complex embossed geometric structure (from the DALI KORE)
• Hand-painted with unique lacquer coating
• Low losses in surround and suspension

Housing design and construction:

• Highly inert and resonance-free
• 18 mm curved MDF cabinet panels
• 40 mm thick MDF front panel
• Die-cast aluminum high/mid baffle
• Die-cast aluminum sub-chassis with adjustable spike support surfaces
• Complex and strategically placed internal stiffening elements
• Internal bitumen surface damping pads

Superior crossovers and connections:

• New SMC KORE crossover coils
• Point-to-point wiring
• New high-quality speaker terminals made of gold-plated solid brass
• Bi-wiring / bi-amping capable
• Premium-class crossovers