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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1180 mm (118.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Dali Epikore 7vsT+A Solitaire S 430
The T+A Solitaire S 430 stands 118.0 cm tall — about 6.0 cm more than the Dali Epikore 7 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 7 is the wider cabinet (38.7 cm versus 26.0 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Epikore 7 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Solitaire S 430 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 7 and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 430. On price, the T+A Solitaire S 430 sits higher — about $29,900 a pair against $25,000 for the Dali Epikore 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | T+A |
| Model | Epikore 7 | Solitaire S 430 |
| HiFi ladder position | #155 of 276 floorstander | #192 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
| Width | 387 mm | 260 mm |
| Depth | 420 mm | 440 mm |
| Weight | 40.5 kg | 55 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 2× 178 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 2× 150 mm midrange (aluminium), 2× 220 mm woofer (aluminium) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $25,000 / pair | $29,900 / 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.