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Dali Epikore 11vsSonus Faber Il Cremonese
The Dali Epikore 11 stands 160.2 cm tall — about 15.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese at 144.9 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the wider cabinet (46.2 cm versus 43.3 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Epikore 11 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 11 and a 220 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $63,750 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Epikore 11 | Il Cremonese |
| HiFi ladder position | #272 of 281 floorstander | #260 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 63.1 in | 57 in |
| Width | 17 in | 18.2 in |
| Depth | 21.8 in | 24.4 in |
| Weight | 158.7 lb | 185.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 2.2 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor), 4× 7.9 in woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 7.1 in midrange (M18 paper cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone), 2× 8.7 in woofer (W22 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–1000 W | 100–800 W |
| MAP (USD) | $60,000 / pair | $67,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.