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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 54.4 in · 1 in = 10.29 px
Dali Epicon 8vsDynaudio Confidence 30
The Dynaudio Confidence 30 stands 138.2 cm tall — about 15.7 cm more than the Dali Epicon 8 at 122.5 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 30 is the wider cabinet (36.4 cm versus 26.4 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Epicon 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Epicon 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $23,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Dynaudio |
| Model | Epicon 8 | Confidence 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #218 of 281 floorstander | #254 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 48.2 in | 54.4 in |
| Width | 10.4 in | 14.3 in |
| Depth | 19.1 in | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 104.7 lb | 97.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 2.2 in super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor), 2× 7.9 in woofer (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 7.1 in woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 5 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $23,000 / pair | $24,000 / 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.