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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 63.1 in · 1 in = 8.88 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 | 63.1 in | 47.7 in |
| Width | 17 in | 15.5 in |
| Depth | 21.8 in | 21.5 in |
| Weight | 158.7 lb | 141.1 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) | 2× 7.1 in woofer (aramid), 1× 5.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1.4 in 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.