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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 18.5 in · 1 in = 30.26 px
Dali Epikore 3vsSonus Faber Guarneri G5
The Dali Epikore 3 stands 47.0 cm tall — about 9.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 at 37.7 cm. At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 3 and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5. On price, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 sits higher — about $19,000 a pair against $15,000 for the Dali Epikore 3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Epikore 3 | Guarneri G5 G5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #182 of 215 bookshelf | #126 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 18.5 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 9.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Depth | 16.5 in | 14.8 in |
| Weight | 48.5 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 2.2 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 7 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–250 W | 30–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $15,000 / pair | $19,000 / 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.