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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1264 mm (126.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
Dali Epicon 8vsFocal Sopra N°3
The Focal Sopra N°3 stands 126.4 cm tall — about 3.9 cm more than the Dali Epicon 8 at 122.5 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°3 is the wider cabinet (35.5 cm versus 26.4 cm). At 91.5 dB against 89 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Sopra N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8 and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $22,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Focal |
| Model | Epicon 8 | Sopra N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #218 of 281 floorstander | #227 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1225 mm | 1264 mm |
| Width | 264 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 485 mm | 595 mm |
| Weight | 47.5 kg | 70 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor), 2× 200 mm woofer (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 91.5 dB |
| Impedance | 5 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $23,000 / pair | $22,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | focal.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.