Dali Epikore 11 Floorstanding Speaker

EPICORE 11

DALI presents the EPIKORE 11 - a luxurious high-end loudspeaker that offers outstanding musical performance with KORE technology. This latest masterpiece bridges the gap between the acclaimed DALI EPICON series and Dali's flagship DALI KORE. The EPIKORE 11 is a top-class loudspeaker that integrates many of the pioneering technologies from the DALI KORE and EPICON, while setting new standards for loudspeaker design with the lowest possible distortion.

The next level 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 the highest sound quality.

KORE technology for first-class sound experiences

The EPIKORE 11 presents itself as a 4½-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 6½-inch EPIKORE midrange driver with SMC Gen-2 and a specially developed paper and wood fiber cone structure ensures first-class performance. The four 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen 2 technology guarantee an ultimate sound experience in the low frequency range.

Maximum perfection in design and technology

The EPIKORE 11 convinces not only with its impressive sound, but also with its luxurious design. The high-quality aluminum brackets and the precisely calculated bass reflex ports contribute to the excellent acoustic performance. The advanced luxury cases are presented in an elegant, Danish design and offer three exclusive high-gloss finishes to choose from.

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 6½-inch EPIKORE midrange driver with SMC Gen 2 technology offers outstanding integration and remarkable sound quality.

Ultimate low frequency fidelity

The four 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen 2 technology set new standards in the low frequency range. Thanks to new technologies such as the 38mm Titanium Voice Coil Former and the aluminium-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 housing serve to minimize unwanted resonances and guarantee low power loss for first-class sound.

High quality case construction

The housing of the EPIKORE 11 is extremely stable and resonance-free. The special MDF panels as well as the 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 connectors, including new SMC KORE crossover coils and gold-plated solid brass connectors. The point-to-point cabling and premium components in crossover design round off the overall package.

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is a luxurious high-end loudspeaker based on KORE technology and offers a first-class musical performance. Developed to bridge the gap between the DALI EPICON series and the DALI KORE, the EPIKORE 11 is a 4½-way floorstanding loudspeaker that sets new standards for low-distortion loudspeaker design. Presenting itself as a masterpiece of luxurious design, it offers a world-class vision and music 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 individual 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 designed drivers in-house
• Paper and wood fiber skittles
• Titanium voice coil former

EVO-K Hybrid Tweeters:

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

EVO-K 35mm dome tweeter:

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

EVO-K Ribbon Tweeters:

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

Perfected EPIKORE midrange speaker:

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

Quadruple 8-inch woofers for ultimate low-frequency fidelity:

• 4 x 8-inch EPIKORE woofers with SMC Gen-2
• Completely newly developed
• 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 total)
• Larger magnet system (24mm vs. 20mm height)
• Extremely low distortion!

SMC Gen-2 Ultra Low Distortion Technology:

• 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 the magnetic hysteresis
• Refined for higher efficiency ~20% better
• Lower losses at higher frequencies (midrange)
• Lower losses with larger cross-sections (bass)

Paper and wood fiber skittles:

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

Case design and construction:

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

Superior Crossovers and Connectors:

• New SMC KORE crossover coils
• point-to-point wiring
• New high quality gold plated solid brass speaker terminals
• Bi-Wiring / Bi-Amping Capable
• Premium class crossovers