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Dali EPIKORE 11
Evolution through KORE technology
The EPIKORE 11 incorporates several groundbreaking technologies from our flagship DALI KORE loudspeaker and sets new standards for high-end, low-distortion loudspeaker design.
40 years of loudspeaker excellence
Continuing a rich bloodline of high-end DALI loudspeakers, the EPIKORE 11 celebrates four decades of excellence within loudspeaker design and manufacturing.
High-end perfection, built by DALI
The large, floorstanding DALI EPIKORE 11 has been developed, designed, and built by DALI in Denmark. It incorporates low-loss technology to deliver an effortless high-end performance.
Elegant luxury cabinet
The EPIKORE 11 cabinet is the epitome of advanced high-end design. From the elegant, curved cabinet, real wood veneer and sumptuous piano-finish lacquering, to the solid and inert enclosure, the EPIKORE 11 is an aesthetic and acoustic masterpiece.
EFFORTLESS EXPLOSIVE DYNAMIC RESPONSE
High-end perfection, built by DALI
The EPIKORE 11 is a 4½-way floorstander featuring no less than four 8 inch woofers, a newly developed 6½ inch midrange, and our advanced EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter, all housed in a completely inert and luxurious enclosure built by DALI in Denmark. The EPIKORE 11 incorporates low-loss technology to deliver effortless explosive dynamic response - from the subtlest of micro details to the grand scale of a live concert.
ELEGANT LUXURY CABINET
A perfect low-resonance environment
The tall, luxurious form of the EPIKORE 11 with laminated real wood veneer and luxurious piano-finish lacquering is a masterpiece of construction. The completely inert and stiff structure also creates the perfect low-resonance environment for an astoundingly authentic musical reproduction.
ULTRA-LOW DISTORTION
SMC™ Gen-2 technology
Introduced in our flagship DALI KORE loudspeaker, SMC Gen-2 is the latest generation of our patented magnet material technology, providing astonishingly low levels of loss and distortion for a highly dynamic and authentic sound reproduction. SMC Gen-2 is incorporated into the EPIKORE bass and midrange drivers, as well as in the crossover inductor cores.
PAPER & WOOD FIBRE CONES
Producing the finest musical details
The EPIKORE 11 includes our signature paper and wood fibre cone technology, which reduces weight and adds stiffness to help promote non-resonant break-up characteristics. With wood fibre cone technology, the EPIKORE 11 produces the finest musical details and dynamics.
OUTSTANDING SONIC PERFORMANCE
Perfected EPIKORE midrange
The EPIKORE 9 and 11 midrange driver is an evolution of our 6½-inch EPICON 8 midrange. With an SMC™ Gen-2 magnet system and unique Clarity Cone™ Technology paper and wood fibre diaphragm structure, this new generation driver has even lower distortion and mechanical loss for an outstanding sonic performance.
CRYSTAL-CLEAR HIGHS
EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter
Developed originally for the DALI KORE, this advanced tweeter unit combines a large, in-house-developed soft dome tweeter and an improved version of our high-performance, wide-dispersion planar tweeter element. Together with extremely powerful neodymium magnet motor systems, they deliver a crystal clear, high-frequency reproduction at any volume.
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DALI EPIKORE 11 — flagship KORE tech distilled into a monumental, musical floor‑stander
The DALI EPIKORE 11 pairs huge, room‑shaking authority with refined control: four 8" woofers and the EVO‑K hybrid tweeter deliver slam, speed and air in equal measure. Reviewers praise its combination of near-holographic imaging and effortless dynamics, a sound that feels both mighty and musically intelligent.
Sonic signature: deep, agile bass with fast attack and minimal overhang, a natural midrange that sits slightly back of the speaker plane for a “mid‑hall” perspective, and silky, extended highs from the 35mm dome + planar element. The presentation excels at large-scale orchestral layering and rock dynamics while remaining sensitive at whisper‑quiet levels.
— Jason Thorpe / SoundStage! Ultra
Build and design mirror the engineering: SMC Gen‑2 magnetics, die‑cast baffles, separated woofer chambers and continuous‑flare ports underpin the acoustic behaviour and low measured distortion. Setup matters—these are large, 1.6m towers best suited to generous rooms and capable electronics.
Who it’s for: listeners with large rooms who want flagship-level dynamics, imaging and build without stepping up to Kore. In short, EPIKORE 11 is a rare blend of visceral power and high‑end refinement that rewards careful room placement and partnering gear.
Pros
- Massive, taut and well‑controlled bass that combines deep extension with exceptional transient speed and no audible overhang.
- Huge, holographic soundstage with rock‑solid central images and excellent layering/depth across orchestral and live recordings.
- Silky, extended treble from the EVO‑K hybrid tweeter—air and overtone detail without harshness—contributing to overall low perceived distortion.
- Class‑leading engineering and build: SMC Gen‑2 motor systems, die‑cast baffles, premium crossover parts and high‑gloss Danish finishes.
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Cons
- Very large cabinets that require generous room space and careful placement—small rooms may experience an elevated low‑end.
- On some recordings the midrange can seem slightly recessed or the top end a touch forward, with occasional mild sibilance—likely a combination of voicing, room and recording interaction.
Sound Quality
94/100
Bass
96/100
Reviewers consistently describe extraordinary low-end extension, slam, speed, and room-filling authority from the four 8" woofers and tuned ports. Phrases: "energized my room", "no overhang", "foghorn-like note" and "loads my room" support a top-tier large-tower bass performance; rated to 29Hz and tuned ports/SMC motors explain the combination of depth and control.
Mid
92/100
Midrange is largely praised for clarity, purity and coherence with the highs, providing excellent imaging and natural tone. A few reviewers noted a slightly recessed/laid-back presentation and occasional mild sibilance on some recordings—likely room or recording interaction—so excellent but not perfectly neutral.
Treble
93/100
The EVO-K hybrid (35mm dome + 55mm ribbon) yields silky, detailed highs with abundant air and no harshness according to multiple reviewers. Super-tweeter contribution adds overtone sparkle; any perceived mismatch was attributed to prodigious bass/room effects rather than a bright treble.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviewers report huge, deep, and holographic soundstages with rock-solid central images detached from the speakers and wide, uniform horizontal dispersion. DALI's FRC/driver spacing and voicing produce excellent layering and depth across many recordings.
Dynamics
95/100
Consistently described as having seemingly endless macro- and micro-dynamics—no audible compression even at concert levels. Reviewers mentioned visceral slam, quick transient attack and the ability to maintain clarity and control at high SPLs.
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Build Quality
94/100
Heavily braced, high-gloss veneers, die-cast/aluminium baffles, SMC Gen‑2 magnet systems and premium crossover components are repeatedly noted. Fit-and-finish and engineering (ports, separate woofer chambers, titanium formers) are held up as class-leading.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Bi-wire/bi-amp capable binding posts and chunky terminals noted; no DSP/app expected or penalized.
Value for Money
88/100
Priced at ~$60,000/pair, reviewers call the Epikore 11 more accessible than DALI's Kore while delivering much of its performance; several awards and enthusiastic language indicate strong value within its ultra-high-end segment though the price remains very high.
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