The EPICON 6 is DALI's new reference loudspeaker. Hardly had it hit the market before the specialist hi-fi press was full of enthusiasm. Editor-in-chief Wilfried Kress of "HiFi & Records" magazine summarized in his review: "The best loudspeaker the Danes have ever built." And Matthias Böde from "Stereo" concluded: "DALI opens a new door to quality, offering excellent technology in exquisite packaging. We would be surprised if the EPICON 6 did not become an object of desire – for all who want to live more beautifully and hear better."

The highlight of the EPICON 6 is DALI's new, unparalleled driver technology. Equipped with two 165 mm woofers featuring their unique Linear Drive Magnet System, as well as the proven hybrid tweeter module consisting of a soft dome and ribbon – specifically optimized for the EPICON series – it breaks with all existing loudspeaker conventions. Because one of the two bass drivers in the EPICON 6 is crossed over at 600 Hertz and the ribbon tweeter is intended specifically for the reproduction of the highest frequencies above 15 kilohertz, the floorstanding speaker effectively operates as a 2½ + ½-way system.

With its flawless high-frequency and vocal reproduction and its dynamic, precise bass, the EPICON 6 sounds so lifelike that listeners will feel as if they are in the middle of a live performance.

LINEAR DRIVE MAGNET SYSTEM

One of the technological highlights of the EPICON series is the Linear Drive Magnet System. It is used in all woofers and mid-range drivers and is based on the powder-based magnetic material SMC ("Soft Magnetic Compound"). The use of SMC brings many advantages, most importantly the significant reduction of distortions in the magnet drive caused by mechanical losses. The unique ability of SMC to combine high magnetic conductivity with very low electrical conductivity (1/10,000th that of iron) has enabled the development of a superior loudspeaker motor without the previously accepted disadvantages. Distortions and, consequently, colorations in the sound reproduction have been significantly reduced.

How SMC can be used to optimize a speaker's properties regarding hysteresis, current linearity, and voice coil inductance is explained in detail in the technical information for the EPICON series, the Whitepaper. You can download the whitepaper further down on this page in the download section.

HYBRID TWEETER

In the interest of the most transparent and realistic reproduction of even the most subtle high-frequency details, the EPICON series is equipped with the unique DALI hybrid tweeter module. This tweeter design has also been used in our previous high-end series – however, we have developed a completely new dome for the EPICON models. The new module consists of a 29 mm, ultra-lightweight dome membrane and a 10 x 55 mm ribbon tweeter. The combination of a high-frequency dome with a ribbon tweeter represents the ideal solution for reproducing high frequencies.

Both tweeters are very well protected against any interference originating from inside the cabinet. The dome and the ribbon share a common, extremely stable die-cast aluminum base plate and each has its own housing. This ensures that the sensitive tweeters are not exposed to unwanted resonances.

A particularly low resonance frequency, high power handling, and exceptional headroom for high sound pressure and extreme excursions are the characteristics of our oversized dome tweeter. On the EPICON 8, it kicks in slowly at 2.5 kHz. The dome then operates up to its transmission limit well above 20 kHz without being rolled off by the crossover. Thanks to an ultra-low-viscosity magnetic fluid for cooling, the dome has a very high saturation limit, which significantly increases power handling. At the same time, this provides excellent control of the voice coil movement, especially at very high sound pressure levels. The dome material itself is very light and so thin that the coating contributes significantly to the structural rigidity of the membrane.

The ribbon covers an extremely wide frequency spectrum and offers superb dispersion of very high frequencies. Its operating range begins above 10 kHz, but the ribbon reaches its full performance between 15 kHz and well over 30 kHz, i.e., significantly above the audible frequency range.

WOOFER

Two 165 mm woofers provide a profound bass foundation for the EPICON 6. They perform so powerfully that a separate subwoofer is not required even in larger rooms or at higher playback levels. Both drivers feature the DALI-exclusive, revolutionary Linear Drive Magnet System.

The latest generation of wood-fiber cones features a new impregnation with a special coating applied after assembly. Wood fibers stiffen the cone diaphragms, which are made of very lightweight cellulose. This structural stiffening exhibits excellent properties in every respect and also dampens the so-called "break-up" of the membranes that causes disturbing partial oscillations.

In order to carry out this process – and the entire production in general – within very tight tolerances, the introduction of in-house loudspeaker driver manufacturing was an important step. The woofers of the DALI EPICON series were not only developed at DALI's Danish headquarters, but are also manufactured there!

MULTI-LAYERED CABINETS

Each side panel of the EPICON 6 consists of six individual, glued layers of MDF. These are firmly anchored to the 53 mm thick, multi-layered MDF back panel. CNC milling is used to create the ultra-precise cutouts and holes for the bass reflex ports and terminal panels on the rear of the cabinet.

The 33 mm thick, two-layered front baffle ensures that the energy mobilized by the drivers is used acoustically and is not lost in the form of cabinet vibrations. The curved shape of the front baffle also helps to provide the most stable and torsion-resistant acoustic platform possible.

Inside, the EPICON 6 cabinet offers two equal-sized chambers for the two woofers. Each of the two bass drivers is thus provided with an identical, but completely independent, volume. Thanks to its own enclosed cabinet, the mid-range driver is able to reproduce even the most critical middle frequencies, which lie in the range of the human voice, without any disturbing influence from the other drivers.

On the rear of the cabinet, the two corresponding bass reflex ports are located in close proximity to the woofers. The reflex tubes are flared at both ends to avoid annoying turbulence. On the cabinet floor, the hard-wired crossover is also fixed in its own housing – meaning it is not exposed to the dynamic changes in air pressure within the bass reflex chambers.

Dividing the cabinet into several separate, completely isolated volumes contributes just as much to the unique sound experience of the EPICON 6 as the carefully positioned cabinet bracing or the consideration of the DALI principle of ensuring optimal timing and unobstructed airflow in every respect.

The cabinet surface consists of real wood veneer that is lacquered a total of ten times. Between each coat, every single layer is hand-polished to create a deep, high-gloss, and elegant finish. A ten-layer lacquer finish with a thickness of around 2 mm also ensures an especially durable surface. Cutting the openings for drivers, reflex ports, and connection terminals takes place after the lacquering process to ensure a precise fit during assembly.

Series
EPICON

Frequency Range (+/- 3 dB) [Hz]
35 - 30,000

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) [dB]
88.0

Nominal Impedance [Ω]
5

Maximum SPL [dB]
110

Recommended Amplifier Power [W]
50 - 300

Crossover Frequencies [Hz]
700 / 2,550 / 15,000

Crossover Principle
2 1⁄2 + 1⁄2-way

Hybrid Tweeter Module, Super Tweeter, Quantity
1 x 10 x 55 mm

Hybrid Tweeter Module, Super Tweeter, Diaphragm Type
Ribbon

Hybrid Tweeter Module, Tweeter, Quantity
1 x 29 mm

Hybrid Tweeter Module, Tweeter, Diaphragm Type Soft Textile Dome

Woofer / Quantity
2 x 165 mm

Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]
32.5

Magnetic Shielding
No

Recommended Distance From Wall [cm]
> 25

Max. Dimensions Incl. Base and Grille (HxWxD) [mm]
1,062 x 320 x 459

Enclosure Dimensions (HxWxD) [mm]
1,025 x 232 x 441

Weight [kg]
30.0

Herstellerangaben:

DALI A/S
Dali Alle 1
9610 , Nørager
Denmark

Verantwortliche Person:

DALI GmbH
89 Berliner Ring
64625 , Bensheim
Germany
contact@dali-speakers.de