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Dali Epikore 11vsT+A Solitaire S 540
The Dali Epikore 11 stands 160.2 cm tall — about 12.2 cm more than the T+A Solitaire S 540 at 148.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 11 is the wider cabinet (43.3 cm versus 32.0 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Epikore 11 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Solitaire S 540 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 20 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 11 and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 540. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $57,450 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | T+A |
| Model | Epikore 11 | Solitaire S 540 |
| HiFi ladder position | #267 of 276 floorstander | #258 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 63.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Width | 17 in | 12.6 in |
| Depth | 21.8 in | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 158.7 lb | 176.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | sealed |
| 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× tweeter (magnetostat), 7× 3.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 4× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–1000 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $60,000 / pair | $54,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.