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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 54.4 in · 1 in = 10.29 px
Dynaudio Confidence 30vsDali Epicon 8
The Dynaudio Confidence 30 stands 138.2 cm tall — about 15.7 cm more than the Dali Epicon 8 at 122.5 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 30 is the wider cabinet (36.4 cm versus 26.4 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Epicon 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Epicon 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 30 and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $23,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Dali |
| Model | Confidence 30 | Epicon 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #254 of 281 floorstander | #218 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 54.4 in | 48.2 in |
| Width | 14.3 in | 10.4 in |
| Depth | 16.7 in | 19.1 in |
| Weight | 97.4 lb | 104.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 7.1 in woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) | 1× 2.2 in super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor), 2× 7.9 in woofer (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 5 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.