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Dali Epicon 8vsELAC Concentro S 509.2
The ELAC Concentro S 509.2 stands 132.0 cm tall — about 9.5 cm more than the Dali Epicon 8 at 122.5 cm. On footprint the ELAC Concentro S 509.2 is the wider cabinet (29.7 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 ELAC Concentro S 509.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 22 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8 and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Concentro S 509.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $22,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | ELAC |
| Model | Epicon 8 | Concentro S 509.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #218 of 281 floorstander | #239 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 48.2 in | 52 in |
| Width | 10.4 in | 11.7 in |
| Depth | 19.1 in | 18.1 in |
| Weight | 104.7 lb | 94.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| 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× tweeter (JET 5c pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.1 in midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 7.1 in midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 4× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 22 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 5 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 60–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $23,000 / pair | $21,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | elac.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.