DALI EPIKORE 11 Floorstanding Speakers at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is a 4.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker from DALI (Skive, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Channeling four decades of Danish loudspeaker engineering and incorporating technologies developed for the flagship DALI KORE, the EPIKORE 11 combines four 8-inch wood fibre cone woofers, a 6.5-inch SMC Gen-2 midrange driver with Clarity Cone Technology, and the EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter featuring a 35mm soft dome and 10 x 55mm ribbon planar element, in a five-driver, five-crossover-point 4.5-way configuration. With a frequency range of 29Hz to 34kHz (+/-3dB), a maximum SPL of 116dB, and an 89dB sensitivity at 4-ohm nominal impedance, the EPIKORE 11 delivers effortless explosive dynamic response in an elegant curved real-wood veneer cabinet with piano-finish lacquering, built by DALI in Denmark.

KORE Technology in the EPIKORE: SMC Gen-2 Midrange and EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter

The EPIKORE 11 represents the direct trickle-down of two of the DALI KORE's most significant engineering advances into a more accessible floorstanding format. The 6.5-inch midrange driver is an evolution of the EPICON 8 midrange, upgraded with an SMC Gen-2 magnet system and DALI's unique Clarity Cone Technology paper and wood fibre diaphragm structure. SMC Gen-2's Soft Magnetic Composite material eliminates the eddy current losses and non-linear magnetic distortion that conventional steel pole pieces generate, while the Clarity Cone Technology diaphragm optimizes the balance of low mass, high stiffness, and controlled internal damping for outstanding midrange resolution with minimal mechanical loss. The EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter, developed originally for the KORE, combines a large in-house-developed 35mm soft dome tweeter with a 10 x 55mm planar magnetostatic ribbon element driven by extremely powerful neodymium magnet motor systems, delivering crystal-clear, wide-dispersion high-frequency reproduction from 3,100Hz through to 34kHz with the seamless coherence of an integrated hybrid unit.

Four 8-Inch Woofers and 4.5-Way Bass Architecture

The EPIKORE 11's bass system uses four 8-inch drivers with paper and wood fibre cones in a 4.5-way crossover configuration with crossover points at 170Hz, 370Hz, 3,100Hz, and 12,500Hz. The 4.5-way designation reflects the use of a sub-bass driver array that operates below the main bass crossover frequency, effectively splitting the low-frequency workload between dedicated deep bass and upper bass driver groups to reduce intermodulation distortion and extend bass linearity at high output levels. Wood fibre cone technology reduces diaphragm mass while increasing stiffness, promoting clean, non-resonant breakup characteristics that preserve musical detail and dynamics in the bass register. The bass reflex enclosure is tuned to 24Hz, supporting the EPIKORE 11's 29Hz lower limit and enabling deep, controlled low-frequency extension without the port noise or dynamic compression that poorly tuned reflex designs can produce. DALI recommends positioning the EPIKORE 11 between 35cm and 120cm from the rear wall for optimal bass integration and imaging.

Elegant Luxury Cabinet: Curved Real-Wood Veneer and Piano Lacquer

The EPIKORE 11's cabinet is constructed as a completely inert and stiff enclosure using laminated real-wood veneer with luxurious piano-finish lacquering. The tall, curved cabinet form serves both aesthetic and acoustic purposes: curved panels eliminate the parallel internal wall reflections that rectangular enclosures produce, while the high-mass, low-resonance structure creates the acoustically neutral environment required for authentic musical reproduction at the EPIKORE 11's output levels. At 75.6kg per speaker, the EPIKORE 11 has the mechanical foundation required to remain inert during high-level playback, supported by M12-1 threaded spike mounts for coupling to the floor through carpet or directly to a hard surface with appropriate floor protectors.

Key Features

• EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter from the DALI KORE: Originally developed for DALI's flagship loudspeaker, the EVO-K combines a 35mm in-house-developed soft dome tweeter with a 10 x 55mm planar magnetostatic ribbon element and neodymium magnet motors, delivering crystal-clear, wide-dispersion high frequencies from 3,100Hz to 34kHz.
• SMC Gen-2 Midrange with Clarity Cone Technology: The evolved 6.5-inch midrange driver uses DALI's second-generation Soft Magnetic Composite magnet system and a unique Clarity Cone Technology paper and wood fibre diaphragm for lower distortion and mechanical loss than its EPICON 8 predecessor.
• Four 8-Inch Wood Fibre Woofers: Four woofers with paper and wood fibre cones provide the bass surface area and driver redundancy required for effortless dynamic response at high output levels, with non-resonant breakup characteristics that preserve bass detail and texture.
• 4.5-Way Crossover Configuration: Five crossover points at 170Hz, 370Hz, 3,100Hz, and 12,500Hz divide the frequency range into optimally specialized driver sections, minimizing intermodulation distortion and maximizing linearity across the EPIKORE 11's full operating range.
• 29Hz-34kHz Frequency Range: Full-range coverage from deep bass to well beyond the audible ceiling, capturing the complete harmonic spectrum of any musical source or high-resolution recording format.
• 116dB Maximum SPL: Exceptional dynamic headroom for realistic reproduction of orchestral and large-scale recordings at reference listening levels.
• 89dB Sensitivity: Usable with amplifiers from 40W upward while supporting up to 1,000W for listeners with very large rooms or very high output level requirements.
• Bass Reflex Tuned to 24Hz: Deep reflex tuning supports the EPIKORE 11's 29Hz lower limit and enables controlled, extended bass reproduction without audible port turbulence at high output levels.
• Curved Real-Wood Veneer Cabinet with Piano Lacquer: Completely inert laminated structure with curved panel geometry and luxurious piano-finish lacquering combining acoustic performance with high-end aesthetic quality, built by DALI in Denmark.
• Bi-Wire Capable: Bi-wire input configuration allows separate speaker cable runs to the high-frequency and low-frequency sections for reduced inter-driver interference in the cable and terminal network.
• DALI Heritage: Incorporates technologies directly from the flagship DALI KORE and represents 40 years of DALI loudspeaker design and manufacturing expertise, built in Denmark.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DALI EPIKORE 11?

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is a 4.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker built by DALI in Denmark, featuring four 8-inch wood fibre woofers, a 6.5-inch SMC Gen-2 midrange driver with Clarity Cone Technology, and the EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter with 35mm soft dome and 10 x 55mm ribbon planar element. It covers 29Hz to 34kHz at a maximum SPL of 116dB with 89dB sensitivity and 4-ohm nominal impedance, in a curved real-wood veneer piano-lacquer cabinet weighing 75.6kg per speaker. The EPIKORE 11 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.

How does the DALI EPIKORE 11 compare to the DALI KORE and the Focal Sopra No. 3?

The DALI EPIKORE 11 sits directly below the flagship DALI KORE in DALI's lineup, sharing the EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter and SMC Gen-2 midrange technology while using four 8-inch woofers in a 4.5-way configuration rather than the KORE's twin 11.5-inch Balanced Drive SMC dual voice-coil bass drivers. The KORE extends to 26Hz versus the EPIKORE 11's 29Hz, reaches 118dB versus 116dB, and weighs 148kg versus 75.6kg per speaker, reflecting its more extensive engineering and driver investment. Against the Focal Sopra No. 3, the EPIKORE 11's four-woofer 4.5-way configuration provides significantly greater bass surface area and dynamic headroom than the Sopra No. 3's two-woofer three-way layout, while DALI's EVO-K ribbon hybrid tweeter extends to 34kHz compared to the Focal Beryllium tweeter's more conventional upper limit, offering a distinctly different high-frequency character and dispersion presentation.

What does the 4.5-way crossover mean on the EPIKORE 11?

A 4.5-way crossover indicates that one group of drivers in the EPIKORE 11 operates over only a partial frequency band rather than a full dedicated range, effectively acting as half a full crossover way. In the EPIKORE 11, this means the four 8-inch woofers are divided into sub-groups: some operate across the full bass range while others are progressively rolled off at higher bass frequencies, reducing cone excursion and intermodulation distortion in the drivers that also contribute to upper bass and midbass reproduction. The five crossover points at 170Hz, 370Hz, 3,100Hz, and 12,500Hz reflect this multi-stage bass division alongside the transitions to the midrange driver, soft dome tweeter, and ribbon super-tweeter.

How much amplifier power does the DALI EPIKORE 11 need?

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is rated for amplifiers delivering between 40W and 1,000W into its 4-ohm nominal load. Its 89dB sensitivity means it reaches satisfying listening levels from moderate amplifier power in a typical listening room, but its 4-ohm nominal impedance and complex 4.5-way crossover network demand an amplifier with stable current delivery into low impedance loads rather than simply high voltage output. Vinyl Sound recommends high-current amplification with a robust power supply for the EPIKORE 11 to realize its full dynamic potential. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto for personalized amplifier pairing recommendations based on your room size and system goals.

How far from the rear wall should the DALI EPIKORE 11 be placed?

DALI recommends positioning the EPIKORE 11 between 35cm and 120cm from the rear wall. Closer placement toward 35cm increases bass reinforcement from the rear wall boundary, which may suit rooms with limited acoustic treatment or listeners who prefer a fuller low-frequency presentation. Greater distances toward 120cm reduce this boundary reinforcement and allow the EPIKORE 11's bass reflex system, tuned to 24Hz, to develop more freely in the room, typically improving bass definition and stereo imaging depth. Vinyl Sound can advise on optimal placement for your specific listening room geometry and acoustic conditions.

Where can I buy the DALI EPIKORE 11 in Toronto or Canada?

The DALI EPIKORE 11 is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized DALI dealer in Toronto, Canada. Given the EPIKORE 11's 75.6kg per speaker weight and 176kg pair shipping weight, professional delivery and placement assistance is strongly recommended. Vinyl Sound can arrange in-store demonstration by appointment and advise on amplifier selection, room preparation, and installation logistics. Purchasing from an authorized Canadian dealer ensures full DALI manufacturer warranty coverage and access to local expert support.

Does the DALI EPIKORE 11 support bi-amping?

The DALI EPIKORE 11 supports bi-wiring through its dual binding terminal configuration, allowing separate speaker cable runs to the high-frequency and low-frequency sections of the crossover network. Bi-wiring reduces the interaction between high-current bass signals and the more sensitive high-frequency signal paths in the shared cable and terminal connection, which can improve resolution and imaging in appropriately resolving systems. Full bi-amping, using separate amplifier channels for the bass and treble sections, would require confirming the specific terminal configuration with Vinyl Sound at the time of purchase.