{"product_id":"daliepikore9maroon","title":"DALI Epikore 9 Floorstanding Speakers, Gloss Maroon (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DALI Epikore 9 is a 4-way floorstanding speaker from Denmark that brings the driver generation of the flagship DALI KORE into the living room – in this finish under a deep, wine-red high-gloss lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroon is the colour you choose deliberately. Depending on the light, the lacquer looks almost black or opens up into a rich Bordeaux; underneath lies real veneer on a curved cabinet. Technically the speaker is identical to the other finishes: EVO-K hybrid tweeter module, a separate 6.5-inch midrange driver and two 8-inch woofers with SMC Gen 2 magnet system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Epikore 9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the division of labour is right. Four ways mean every driver handles exactly the range it was built for – the crossovers sit at 400, 3,100 and 12,500 Hz. The midrange stays spared from bass excursion, the hybrid module takes over up top, and the two 20 cm woofers deliver foundation down to 29 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerosity without showing off. Voices stand tangible in the room, brass has air around it, and bass lines stay traceable rather than turning to mush. With 88 dB sensitivity at 4 Ω, the Epikore 9 isn't a light eater – DALI cites 40 to 500 watts, and the speaker gratefully accepts every one of them. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil helps you match your system to it instead of just assembling one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Epikore 9 suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, not for every living room. Two 20 cm woofers per side need volume and distance; in small, reflective rooms you'll be working against the speaker rather than with it. The amplifier can't be a lightweight either. But if you bring space, power and a little patience for placement, what you'll mostly hear afterwards is one thing: music, not speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA speaker to settle in with for the long haul – technically mature, and visually in Maroon considerably more distinctive than the usual black-and-white options. The specialist press is taken with it too: SoundStage! Hi-Fi added the Epikore 9 to its reference list as a \"Recommended Reference Component\" in 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 maroon (series also available in black, white, walnut)\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 does the Gloss Maroon finish look in a living space?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroon is a deep wine red under piano lacquer – almost black in low light, distinctly red in sunlight. Underneath lies real wood veneer on a curved cabinet. If you want a colour that doesn't shout but doesn't disappear either, this is it. Technically the finish is identical to black, white and walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the Epikore 9 apart from the Epikore 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epikore 9 is a genuine 4-way system with a separate 6.5-inch midrange driver and two 8-inch woofers; it reaches down to 29 Hz and runs at 4 Ω. The Epikore 7 is the more compact 3.5-way version with two 7-inch drivers, 6 Ω and a lower limit of 35 Hz – the better choice for medium-sized rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to connect the Epikore 9 with bi-wiring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, you don't have to. The terminal has two pairs, and the links are included – with them you run the speaker completely normally with a single cable. Bi-wiring or bi-amping are options for later, not a requirement to get started. More important than the wiring style is an amplifier that stays stable at 4 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epikore 9 in Maroon from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause colour and placement want to be decided together. We at HD Zürisee know the Epikore family and advise you on room, electronics and location before 64 kilos a side end up standing in your home. Delivery and setup are handled by our team with technician Mauri. Contact: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the amplifier side it's worth looking at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eAll amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, sources and DACs are under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hifi-elektronik\"\u003eHi-fi electronics\u003c\/a\u003e. More towers in this league are found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the brand's full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dali\"\u003eDALI\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989502619984,"sku":null,"price":29998.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/dali-epikore-9-standlautsprecher-hochglanz-maroon-schraegansicht.webp?v=1785849419","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/daliepikore9maroon","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}