{"product_id":"daliepikore9walnut","title":"DALI Epikore 9 Floorstanding Speakers, Gloss Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DALI Epikore 9 is a 4-way floorstanding speaker from the Epikore series that takes driver technology from DALI's flagship KORE – here with real walnut veneer under high-gloss lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved cabinet stands 1.31 metres tall and weighs 64 kilograms. The walnut veneer's grain runs beneath several layers of lacquer and lets the speaker shift between warm brown and almost amber depending on the light. Four drivers work on the baffle: the EVO-K hybrid tweeter module, a 6.5-inch midrange driver and, below it, two 8-inch woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Epikore 9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause size here means engineering, not showing off. Two 20 cm woofers with SMC Gen 2 magnet system move a lot of air without the cones breaking a sweat; the dedicated midrange driver keeps the range where voices live completely free from bass activity. The result: 29 Hz of depth that doesn't come at the expense of the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soundstage that reaches well beyond the speakers, and bass that delivers contour rather than volume. The planar magnetostat up top renders cymbals and reverb tails right up to 34 kHz without turning harsh. The warm walnut tone takes much of the visual weight off the size in the process – in the living room, the tower reads more like furniture than equipment. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we'll plan placement and system with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Epikore 9 suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be clear: this isn't a speaker for 18 square metres and a mini-amp. It needs floor space, distance from the back wall, and an amplifier that doesn't buckle at 4 Ω. In return you get a design that won't feel dated in ten years – provided you give it the room it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloss Walnut is the finish for anyone who wants high-end in the living room, not the studio. Sonically, the Epikore 9 plays in a league where compromises become rare; SoundStage! Hi-Fi put it on 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 walnut, real wood veneer (series also available in black, white, 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\u003eIs the walnut finish real wood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Under the high-gloss lacquer lies real walnut veneer, applied over the curved cabinet – no printed foil. That means every pair varies slightly in grain. The lacquer on top is polished in several layers; fingerprints do show up, but they're easily removed with a dry cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Epikore 9 play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown to 29 Hz within ±3 dB – that covers double bass, organ pedal and cinema effects without a subwoofer. Two 8-inch woofers per side in a bass-reflex cabinet make this possible. Room matters here: under about 30 square metres, this depth tends to excite room modes rather than reward you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy is the Epikore 9 and who sets it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64 kilograms each, 1310 × 422 × 554 millimetres (H × W × D) – not something you carry up the stairs alone. Magnetic spikes and floor protection pads are included. We deliver the pair, unpack, set it up and fine-tune it; we take the packaging straight back with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epikore 9 in walnut from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just ship speakers of this size. Our team on Lake Zurich has known DALI for years, advises you on amplifier, cable and placement, and takes care of delivery and on-site installation – service included, with our own technician on staff. Reach us on +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\u003eFor amplification, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003ePower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, for cabling \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables \u0026 connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. Alternatives in the same format are found among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the whole brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dali\"\u003eDALI\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989502652752,"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-walnuss-schraegansicht.webp?v=1785849454","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/daliepikore9walnut","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}