{"product_id":"daliepikore9black","title":"DALI Epikore 9 Floorstanding Speakers, Gloss Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DALI Epikore 9 is a 4-way floorstanding speaker from the Danish Epikore series that brings the driver technology of the flagship DALI KORE into a living-room-friendly format – here in deep black high-gloss piano lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom top to bottom, the baffle carries the EVO-K hybrid tweeter module (35 mm soft-dome plus 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostat), below it a dedicated 6.5-inch midrange driver, and at the bottom two 8-inch woofers. All cone drivers use DALI's Clarity Cone made of paper and wood fibre, and the woofers additionally use SMC Gen 2 magnet systems against hysteresis distortion. It's built in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Epikore 9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause four genuine ways solve a problem that more compact towers struggle with: the midrange no longer has to handle bass. Voices and strings stay clear while the two 20 cm woofers below work down to 29 Hz. And the cabinet is large enough that low frequencies don't sound like an effort, but like a matter of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, calm. The Epikore 9 plays big without sounding loud – orchestras keep their layering, drums stay dry, and at 112 dB maximum SPL there's still plenty of headroom left. The black piano lacquer is no accident here: it lets the 1.31-metre-tall column recede into the room in the evening and pushes the music forward. Which electronics really unlock this potential is something we work out with you in advance at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Epikore 9 suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be clear: the Epikore 9 wants room. Under about 30 square metres you're taking away half its reason to exist, and its 4 Ω nominal impedance demands a load-stable amplifier that keeps control even in the deep bass. Nothing gets flattered here either – weak recordings stay weak recordings. But if you bring space, amp and ambition, you get a composure you'll be reluctant to give up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epikore 9 is the point where you're allowed to stop searching: big enough for real dynamics, refined enough for chamber music, and in Gloss Black understated enough for the living room. The specialist press agrees – SoundStage! Hi-Fi has listed it as a \"Recommended Reference Component\" since February 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-way, bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 – 34,000 Hz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVO-K hybrid module – 1 × 35 mm soft-dome + 1 × 10 × 55 mm planar magnetostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 6.5 inch (16.5 cm), Clarity Cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 8 inch (20 cm), Clarity Cone, SMC Gen 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e tweeter module on top, midrange below it, the two woofers below that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 \/ 3,100 \/ 12,500 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 – 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e bi-wiring terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1310 × 422 × 554 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e gloss black (series also available in white, walnut, maroon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of speakers, 2 magnetic grilles, magnetic spikes, floor protection pads, bi-wiring links, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big should the room be for the Epikore 9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epikore 9 plays to its strengths from around 30 square metres upwards. The two 20 cm woofers reach down to 29 Hz – in small rooms this depth tends to fight the room acoustics rather than reward you. For medium-sized rooms, the smaller Epikore 7 is the wiser choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Epikore 9?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoad stability at 4 Ω is what matters. DALI recommends 40 to 500 watts, and here the lower limit is less interesting than the upper one: two 20 cm woofers need firm guidance, otherwise the low end turns soft. A powerful power amplifier or a potent integrated amp with a stable power supply is the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Epikore 9 built?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine 4-way system with four drivers on one baffle. On top sits the EVO-K hybrid tweeter module made of a 35 mm soft-dome and a planar magnetostat, below it a dedicated 6.5-inch midrange driver, and below that two 8-inch woofers. The crossover points are at 400, 3,100 and 12,500 Hz. That means no driver has to take on a job it wasn't built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the DALI Epikore 9 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a speaker weighing 64 kilos each doesn't just end at your door with a parcel courier. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you on room, placement and matching electronics, deliver the pair and set it up ready to play – Mauri, our own technician, takes care of it. Call us: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right drive electronics under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e; matching cables are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026 connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. 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