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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 470 mm (47.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.19 px
Dali Epikore 3vsTAD Micro Evolution One
The Dali Epikore 3 stands 47.0 cm tall — about 5.9 cm more than the TAD Micro Evolution One at 41.1 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 23.9 cm). The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 3 and a 160 mm cone on the TAD Micro Evolution One. On price, the Dali Epikore 3 sits higher — about $15,000 a pair against $12,495 for the TAD Micro Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | TAD |
| Model | Epikore 3 | Micro Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #182 of 215 bookshelf | #151 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 470 mm | 411 mm |
| Width | 239 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 420 mm | 402 mm |
| Weight | 22 kg | 20 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $15,000 / pair | $12,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.