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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1602 mm (160.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.35 px
Canton Reference Alpha 2vsDali Epikore 11
The Dali Epikore 11 stands 160.2 cm tall — about 18.2 cm more than the Canton Reference Alpha 2 at 142.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 11 is the wider cabinet (43.3 cm versus 37.8 cm). The Canton Reference Alpha 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 29 Hz. The Canton Reference Alpha 2 is down-firing ported and the Dali Epikore 11 is rear-ported. On price, the Dali Epikore 11 sits higher — about $60,000 a pair against $50,000 for the Canton Reference Alpha 2.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dali |
| Model | Reference Alpha 2 | Epikore 11 |
| HiFi ladder position | #257 of 281 floorstander | #272 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1420 mm | 1602 mm |
| Width | 378 mm | 433 mm |
| Depth | 660 mm | 554 mm |
| Weight | 91 kg | 72 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 192 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor), 4× 200 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $50,000 / pair | $60,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | dali-speakers.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.