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Dali Epikore 9vsBowers & Wilkins 801 D4
The Dali Epikore 9 stands 131.0 cm tall — about 8.9 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 9 is the wider cabinet (43.9 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 15 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 9 and a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $37,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Epikore 9 | 801 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #238 of 281 floorstander | #216 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 51.6 in | 48.1 in |
| Width | 17.3 in | 16.5 in |
| Depth | 21.8 in | 23.6 in |
| Weight | 141.1 lb | 221.8 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), 2× 7.9 in woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 9.8 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 15 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–500 W | 50–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $40,000 / pair | $35,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.