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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1602 mm (160.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.35 px
T+A Solitaire S 540vsDali Epikore 11
The Dali Epikore 11 stands 160.2 cm tall — about 12.2 cm more than the T+A Solitaire S 540 at 148.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 11 is the wider cabinet (43.3 cm versus 32.0 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Epikore 11 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Solitaire S 540 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 20 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 540 and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epikore 11. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $57,450 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Dali |
| Model | Solitaire S 540 | Epikore 11 |
| HiFi ladder position | #258 of 276 floorstander | #267 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1480 mm | 1602 mm |
| Width | 320 mm | 433 mm |
| Depth | 520 mm | 554 mm |
| Weight | 80 kg | 72 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 7× 90 mm midrange (StarStabilizer), 4× 220 mm woofer (aluminium) | 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), 4× 200 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) |
| Frequency — low | 20 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $54,900 / pair | $60,000 / 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.