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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1310 mm (131.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
Focal Scala Utopia Evo MvsDali Epikore 9
The Dali Epikore 9 stands 131.0 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M at 124.7 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 9 is the wider cabinet (43.9 cm versus 39.3 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Scala Utopia Evo M 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 M and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 9.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Dali |
| Model | Scala Utopia Evo M Evo M | Epikore 9 |
| HiFi ladder position | #216 of 269 floorstander | #227 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 1247 mm | 1310 mm |
| Width | 393 mm | 439 mm |
| Depth | 670 mm | 554 mm |
| Weight | 85 kg | 64 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (PRISM inverted dome (M profile)), 1× 130 mm midrange (W sandwich cone (M profile)), 1× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor), 2× 200 mm 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 | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 40–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $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.