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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 386 mm (38.6 cm) · 1 mm = 1.45 px
Dali Epicon 2vsDynaudio Special Forty
The Dali Epicon 2 stands 38.6 cm tall — about 2.6 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epicon 2 is the wider cabinet (21.4 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Epicon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 47 Hz. On price, the Dali Epicon 2 sits higher — about $8,500 a pair against $3,500 for the Dynaudio Special Forty.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Dynaudio |
| Model | Epicon 2 | Special Forty |
| HiFi ladder position | #159 of 255 bookshelf | #127 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 386 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 214 mm | 198 mm |
| Depth | 366 mm | 322 mm |
| Weight | 10.3 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3100 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 47 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $3,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | dynaudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.