Front view — side by side at true scale
AT+A Criterion S 230BDali Rubikore 8
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Dali |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | Rubikore 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #128 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1100 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 444 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 45 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 165 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $12,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | 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.

