Welcome to ‘First look’, kind of a cross-over between an unboxing and a review. Today we’ll put the DALI Epikore 3 loudspeakers under review.
Kind of product?
The Epikore 3 is a luxurious, high-end 3-way stand-mount bookshelf loudspeaker from Danish manufacturer DALI. It incorporates advanced KORE technology from the flagship model for ultra-low distortion, delivering precise, dynamic sound with wide dispersion in compact spaces—ideal for audiophiles seeking live-like performance.
Brand?
DALI was founded in 1983 in Denmark. The brand offers premium audio solutions for audiophiles, ranging from headphones, compact bookshelf speakers to flagship floorstanders. DALI emphasizes on authentic sound reproduction, blending innovative technology with Scandinavian design.
Current price?
The DALI Epikore 3 comes with a price tag of 9.998 EUR per pair and is available in maroon, black and walnut. Matching stands cost 1.998 EUR per pair.
What’s in the box?
- A pair of DALI Epikore 3 speakers;
- 4 x terminal jumpers;
- 1 x cleaning cloth;
- 2 x magnetic front grilles;
- 8 x rubber feet;
- 8 x magnetic spike feet (M6).
Features?
The DALI Epikore 3 speakers are designed to deliver exceptional sound quality with advanced features. Kore technology optimizes sound dispersion and clarity across the frequency range, ensuring a more immersive listening experience. The DALI EVO-K™ Hybrid Tweeter combines dome and ribbon technologies, providing detailed high frequencies with enhanced precision and smoothness. The speakers are equipped with a NEW paper/wood 7-inch bass/midrange driver featuring SMC™ Gen-2 technology, which reduces distortion and improves magnetic shielding for clearer sound. Clarity Cone™ technology enhances midrange clarity and tonal accuracy. The Continuous-flare bass reflex port ensures tight, deep bass with minimal turbulence. High-end cabinet materials and thoughtful design minimize resonance for pure audio delivery. Additionally, the EPIKORE STAND complements the speakers aesthetically and acoustically, offering stability and a refined look.
Close look?
The DALI Epikore 3 are impressive speakers. On the front side the baffle makes quite the impression. Top-down you’ll find the planar element, dome tweeter and a 7 inch bass/midrange driver. The beautiful curves make their way to the back. On top, there’s the continuous-flare bass reflex port. Below the connection terminals which offer the possibility to bi-wire or bi-amp the speakers.
For whom is this product?
The DALI Epikore 3 speakers are the ideal choice for audiophiles and serious music enthusiasts who demand high-quality sound with detailed clarity and deep bass. They suit those who appreciate advanced technology and premium construction, making them perfect for home audio setups in smaller rooms.
Conclusion?
The DALI Epikore 3 is a royal speaker. He communicates with such distinction. Highs are open, refined and soft on the ear. Midrange is transparent, layered and spacious. Bass is rich and reaches 30Hz easily. The bass reflex port provides a slightly firmer and fuller bass. The new 7-inch unit is fast and punchy. Soundstage is unexpectedly large considering the bookshelf format. The possibility of bi-wiring and bi-amping is an asset ! Build quality and finish are superb. Anyone looking for a detailed, yet refined sound profile should put this speaker on their shortlist. Although we would have liked a more reasonable price for the matching stands, together with the Epikore 3 speakers, they form a rock-solid duo.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Epikore 3 be bi-wired or bi-amped?
Yes — the connection terminals on the back support both bi-wiring and bi-amping, a flexibility the review calls a genuine asset for the speaker.
How deep does the Epikore 3’s bass go, and what shapes that?
Bass reaches down to around 30Hz with a rich, full character. The continuous-flare bass reflex port is designed for tight, deep bass with minimal turbulence, and the review notes it gives the low end a slightly firmer and fuller quality.
Do the matching Epikore 3 stands come at an extra cost, and is it worth it?
Yes — the stands are sold separately at 1.998 EUR per pair on top of the 9.998 EUR speakers, and while the review found that price steep, it still considers the pairing “a rock-solid duo.”
Is the Epikore 3 a good fit for smaller listening rooms?
Yes — it’s designed for compact spaces with wide dispersion, and despite the modest bookshelf format the review found its soundstage unexpectedly large.
What is DALI’s EVO-K Hybrid Tweeter?
A tweeter module that combines dome and ribbon technologies for detailed high frequencies with added precision and smoothness. On the baffle it sits as a planar element above the dome tweeter, with the 7-inch bass/midrange driver below.
