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Dali EPIKORE 3
Evolution through KORE technology
EPIKORE 3 features groundbreaking technologies from our flagship DALI KORE loudspeaker, providing high-end, low-distortion sound that brings the live performance experience right into your home
40 years of loudspeaker excellence
Continuing a rich bloodline of high-end DALI loudspeakers, EPIKORE 3 celebrates four decades of excellence within loudspeaker design and manufacturing.
High-end perfection, built by DALI
The EPIKORE 3 stand-mount speaker 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 3 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, EPIKORE 3 is an aesthetic and acoustic masterpiece.
EVOLUTION THROUGH KORE TECHNOLOGY
Inheriting from a true masterpiece
EPIKORE 3 is the natural evolution of our acclaimed DALI EPICON range and inherits new technologies from our flagship DALI KORE loudspeaker. By combining the best of these exceptional speaker series, the EPIKORE 3 and its larger siblings deliver ultimate audio realism and luxurious craftsmanship that you have to experience to believe.
CRYSTAL-CLEAR HIGHS
DALI EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter
Developed originally for the DALI KORE, our advanced DALI EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter module combines a large, in-house-developed 35 mm soft-dome tweeter and an improved version of our high-performance, wide-dispersion planar element. Together with extremely powerful neodymium magnet motor systems, they deliver smooth, effortless high frequencies and dynamics that let you experience the delicate ting of a triangle or the crash of a symbol just as it was recorded… at any volume.
NEW 7-INCH BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVER
With SMC™ Gen-2 & Clarity Cone™ technology
The newly designed 7-inch EPIKORE 3 bass/midrange driver is equipped with an exceptionally large and powerful magnet system featuring our patented SMC Gen-2 technology. Our signature paper & wood-fibre cone has also been enhanced with low-loss Clarity Cone technology to further dampen unwanted resonances. The result is an astonishing low-loss, low-distortion reproduction that brings you so close to the original recording, you can almost reach out and touch it.
LET THE BASS BREATHE
Continuous-flare bass reflex port
The EPIKORE 3's continuous-flare bass reflex port helps the bass/midrange driver deliver cleaner, deeper and more accurate bass for an even richer listening experience.
PRECISION AND ELEGANCE
High-end cabinet materials and design
The EPIKORE 3 cabinet is the epitome of advanced high-end design. From the elegant, curved edges and real-wood veneer to the sumptuous piano-finish lacquering in three exclusive high-gloss finishes, this elegant stand-mount speaker is an aesthetic and acoustic masterpiece that brings an extra touch of class to any room.
A SOLID FOUNDATION
The EPIKORE STAND
Experience the full potential of EPIKORE 3 with the optional EPIKORE STAND. This exceptionally rigid, extruded aluminium stand features a generously dimensioned machined top plate, integrated floor spikes with outriggers, internal cable routing and sand-fill option. The EPIKORE STAND will look great in your room and get the very best out of the EPIKORE 3.
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The Epikore 3 delivers deep bass that rivals many towers, a transparent midrange and an airy treble from its planar/soft‑dome hybrid, all served in a remarkably expansive soundstage. Reviewers from HomeTheaterHifi and What Hi‑Fi? note the precision, low listening fatigue and luxurious build that make these standmounts exceptional for serious listening.
Pros
- Powerful, well-timed low end that competes with many larger floorstanders.
- Hybrid planar/soft‑dome tweeter delivers extended, airy treble and crisp overtones with low listening fatigue.
- Expansive, stable soundstage and precise imaging that convey convincing depth and layering.
- High-end build and finish — solid, curved cabinets, die-cast baffle and premium fittings.
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Cons
- Presentation is measured and trades some rhythmic verve and low‑level dynamism for refinement.
- Ultimate deepest extension and articulation below ~40Hz can be limited; some listeners may want a subwoofer for organ or extreme LF content.
- Premium pricing places them in a luxury bracket, which reduces value appeal for budget-conscious buyers.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
94/100
Multiple reviewers say the single 7" woofer and ported cabinet deliver bass that 'plays with as much or more bass than many towers' and 'presence and bass that far exceed their size.' For their size the low end is deep, well-timed and precise, with several reviewers comparing its authority to much larger speakers.
Mid
92/100
Reviewers praise the woofer's extended range (42–2,800Hz) and the 35mm soft-dome's smooth transition, reporting excellent timbral accuracy, resolution and ability to track low-level instrumental detail even in dense mixes.
Treble
91/100
The hybrid planar-super-tweeter array is repeatedly cited as extremely clear, airy and non-fatiguing up to 34kHz; reviewers note very crisp overtones and a lack of hard edges even at high levels.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Nearly all reviews highlight a tremendous, expansive soundstage with stable imaging and excellent layering; listeners reported a convincing live feel and strong depth when placement is correct.
Dynamics
89/100
Speakers show excellent control, composure and handling of large-scale dynamics; a few reviewers note slightly subdued low-level rhythmic drive, describing the presentation as measured rather than hyper-energetic.
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Build Quality
94/100
Consistently praised: solid, curved cabinet, die-cast aluminium baffle, high-end finishes and meticulous fit-and-finish. Reviewers call the cabinetry and cosmetics 'gorgeous' and 'unmatched' at this level.
Features Connectivity
82/100
Passive bookshelf baseline applied (80) plus documented bi-wire/bi-amp terminals (+2). Rear-ported design and large binding posts noted; no DSP or streaming (appropriate for passive).
Value for Money
74/100
Performance is exceptional for a bookshelf, but the street price reported in reviews (~$15,000/pr; full systems cited up to $18,000) places these in a luxury bracket. Reviewers note a 'luxury aura' and class-leading performance but do not position them as a price-value bargain.
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