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AT+A Criterion S 230BDali Rubikore 8
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.3 in · 1 in = 12.93 px
T+A Criterion S 230vsDali Rubikore 8
The Dali Rubikore 8 stands 110.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 230 at 105.0 cm. At 90.5 dB against 87 dB, the Dali Rubikore 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 230 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 29 Hz versus 38 Hz. The T+A Criterion S 230 is a transmission line and the Dali Rubikore 8 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,995 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Dali |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | Rubikore 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #128 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 41.3 in | 43.3 in |
| Width | 12.2 in | 11.9 in |
| Depth | 16.9 in | 17.5 in |
| Weight | 82.7 lb | 66.1 lb |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 6.7 in woofer (aluminium), 2× 4.7 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 1.8 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 6.5 in 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.