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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 51.6 in · 1 in = 10.86 px
Focal Scala Utopia EvovsDali Epikore 9
The Dali Epikore 9 stands 131.0 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo at 124.7 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 9 is the wider cabinet (43.9 cm versus 39.2 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Scala Utopia Evo is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Scala Utopia Evo reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 9. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $39,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Dali |
| Model | Scala Utopia Evo Evo | Epikore 9 |
| HiFi ladder position | #224 of 281 floorstander | #238 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 49.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Width | 15.4 in | 17.3 in |
| Depth | 15.5 in | 21.8 in |
| Weight | 187.4 lb | 141.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 10.6 in woofer (W sandwich cone) | 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) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 40–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $39,998 / pair | $40,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.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.