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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1602 mm (160.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.35 px
Dali Epikore 11vsTAD Grand Evolution One
The Dali Epikore 11 stands 160.2 cm tall — about 39.0 cm more than the TAD Grand Evolution One at 121.2 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 11 is the wider cabinet (43.3 cm versus 39.4 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 TAD Grand Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 11 and a 180 mm cone on the TAD Grand Evolution One. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $62,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | TAD |
| Model | Epikore 11 | Grand Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #272 of 281 floorstander | #209 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1602 mm | 1212 mm |
| Width | 433 mm | 394 mm |
| Depth | 554 mm | 547 mm |
| Weight | 72 kg | 64 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor), 4× 200 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 2× 180 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 140 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 100000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–1000 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $60,000 / pair | $65,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.