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DALI EPIKORE
MANUAL
EPIKORE 11
EPIKORE 9
EPIKORE 7
EPIKORE 3
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Contents
2. EPIKORE Accessory Kit
1. Introduction 2
2. EPIKORE Accessory Kit 3
3. Unpacking your EPIKORE 11, 9 and 7 4
4. Unpacking your EPIKORE 3 9
5. Positioning your loudspeakers 11
6. Connecting your loudspeakers 12
7. Using your loudspeakers 14
8. Cleaning and maintenance 15
9. Disposal 15
10. Specifications 16
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing DALI EPIKORE.
DALI is renowned throughout the world for
continually striving to enhance the experience of
music in the home, and the DALI EPIKORE series is
an extraordinary expression of that endeavour.
The DALI EPIKORE are high performance
loudspeakers that perform best when installed
correctly. We therefore recommend that you
explore this manual thoroughly before unpacking,
installing or using your loudspeakers.
The DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers are heavy, so
to minimise the risk of damage or personal injury,
please carefully follow the unpacking instructions.
We hope you enjoy your DALI EPIKORE
loudspeakers for many years to come.
The DALI EPIKORE Accessory Kit contains the tools
and accessories needed to install and optimise the
performance of your loudspeakers. The contents of
the Accessory Kit are shown below.
Document Pack:
1 × Manual
1 × Inlay Card
1 × Cleaning cloth
Accessory Box:
EPIKORE 11, 9 and 7:
4 x Spike outriggers (two pairs)
4 x Lock nut thumbscrews
4 x Magnetic spike feet
8 x M8 x 20 mm screws
8 x M8 washers
2 x Floor protection pads
1 x 5 mm Allen key
2 x Terminal jumpers
1 x Magnetic front grille (located in the shipping crate)
EPIKORE 3:
2 x Terminal jumpers
1 x Magnetic front grille (located in the shipping crate)
4 x Rubber feet
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B
If you plan to relocate your DALI EPIKORE
loudspeakers in the future, we recommend that
you store the packaging materials.
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B
A
B
EPIKORE 11, 9, and 7:
We recommend unpacking DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers
close to their intended final position.
EPIKORE loudspeakers are heavy so unpacking should be
undertaken by two people working together.
Remove top part of transport box.
1
Li the EPIKORE grille out of the carton and place it out of the way.
A
Slowly flip the carton 180°.
2
A
Remove the accessory box.
If you need assistance
with the installation,
please contact your
3
Remove the two packing end caps
Open the cabinet protection cloth in the boom of the loudspeaker C .
to leave the EPIKORE supported by the remaining centre packing blocks.
local DALI dealer.
B
B
A
B
B
With the carton now lying on its front it can be lied away, leaving the EPIKORE held in its inner packaging.
180°
B
A
C
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Place a spike outrigger
A
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and the 5mm Allen key C to secure it in position. Tighten the screws fully.
Repeat for all four spike outriggers.
in position on the boom panel of the EPIKORE and use its aachment screws B
Apply the two magnetic spike feet A to the spike outriggers B positioned at the top-facing side of the loudspeaker.
5
A
B
B
5mm
C
Apply two floor protection pads to
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the spike feet closest to the floor C.
A
B
Remove the EPIKORE cabinet protection cloth and
carefully raise the loudspeaker to its upright position
at its operational position.
Do not touch the drivers.
Minimum 2 persons.
B
C
C
Do not overtighten.
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B
Carefully tilt the EPIKORE to the side with the
A
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A
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magnetic spike protectors aached, so that the
floor protection pads can be removed.
If the magnetic spike protectors are to be used,
apply the two remaining spike protectors under
the spikes on one side while the loudspeaker is
tilted. If the spike protectors are not to be used,
remove the previously applied spike protectors
by carefully tilting the speaker to the other side.
Adjust the spikes
stable using the 5mm Allen key.
so that the loudspeaker is
B
5mm
B
Do not overtighten.
4. Unpacking DALI EPIKORE 3
EPIKORE 3:
We recommend unpacking DALI EPIKORE 3 loudspeakers
A
close to their intended final position.
Open transport box.
1
Li the EPIKORE grille out of the
carton and place it out of the way.
Slowly flip the carton 180°.
A
With the carton now lying on its front it can be lied away,
2
leaving the EPIKORE 3 held in its inner packaging.
Remove the accessory box.
Carefully take the DALI EPIKORE 3 loudspeaker out of
the inner packaging. Place it on its final position.
Remove the protection cloth.
B
C
Screw a lock nut thumbscrew
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Remove the EPIKORE tweeter dome protector.
by hand to the top of each Spike.
A
C
B
B
Remove the EPIKORE tweeter dome
3
protector.
A
For positioning on stand
- see next page.
A
A
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EPIKORE 3 - standmounted:
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B
A
For stand mounting the EPIKORE 3 loudspeakers, we recommend the
EPIKORE STAND which can be bought as an accessory.
Place the DALI EPIKORE 3 loudspeaker
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on the EPIKORE STAND A.
A
Tighten the three aachment screws
loudspeaker is stable using the 5mm Allen key.
5. Positioning your loudspeakers
In this section, we guide you
through placing your DALI EPIKORE
loudspeakers in your listening room.
so that the
You’ll likely need to make position
adjustments as you become
familiar with the performance of
the speakers, so you may need to
revisit the spike feet adjustment
steps described in the previous
paragraph.
The sound of any loudspeaker
is influenced by the space and
B
position in which it’s located. Even
small changes in position can
significantly influence the sound.
A
A
Changes to a room, such as laying
a rug or closing a pair of heavy
curtains, can also have an eect.
A
Position your EPIKORE loudspeakers 3 to 5 metres (118 to
196 inches) apart, well away from
corners in the room and 35 120cm (13.7 - 47.2 inches) from the
rear wall. The distance between
the loudspeakers and the rear
wall is where you’re likely to make
adjustments as you become more
familiar with their performance in
your room.
The primary listening position
should be located centrally
between the loudspeakers, at
approximately the same distance
as that between the loudspeakers
(Diagram 1).
As DALI loudspeakers are designed
to oer wide acoustic dispersion,
we recommend that you avoid
angling (or toeing-in) your DALI
EPIKORE loudspeakers towards
the listening position.
Try to position each DALI
EPIKORE loudspeaker in an
acoustically similar environment.
Curtains, windows, bookcases
and other nearby objects can all
aect a loudspeaker’s acoustic
performance.
If you move your loudspeakers
closer to a wall boundary, the
low frequency elements of your
music are likely to become more
prominent. Although this might
initially appear to improve the
sound, it can be at the expense of
musical clari and accuracy.
Remove the EPIKORE
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tweeter dome
protector.
Diagram 1: Positioning guidelines
Finding the optimal listening positionPositioning your loudspeakers
A
35 - 120 cm (13.7 - 47.2 in)
A
3 - 5 m
(118 to 196 in)
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6. Connecting your loudspeakers
Diagram 2: Connecting your loudspeakers
Each DALI EPIKORE loudspeaker is
fied with two pairs of binding post
terminals on its rear connection
panel. On the EPIKORE 11 and
9, the upper pair of terminals is
connected to the midrange and
Hybrid Tweeter module, while the
lower terminal pair is connected to
the bass drivers.
On the EPIKORE 7 and 3 the upper
pair of terminals is connected to
the Hybrid Tweeter, while the lower
terminal pair is connected to the
bass/midrange drivers.
Included in the Accessory Kit are
two Terminal Jumpers per speaker,
which can be used to connect
the pairs of positive and negative
binding posts so that only a single
twin-core speaker cable is required
to connect each speaker to a single
power amplifier. If the terminal
jumpers are removed, two twincore speaker cables will be needed,
sharing the output from a single
power amplifier in a “bi-wire” format.
Diagram 2 shows single-wire, bi-wire
and bi-amp connection formats.
The specification and pe of
loudspeaker cables you use to
connect your DALI EPIKORE
loudspeakers can influence their
audio performance. For best
results, use high quali cable with a
minimum conductor cross-sectional
area of 2.0 mm2. Each speaker
cable should be of similar length and
less than 20 metres long. Your DALI
EPIKORE retailer will be happy to
oer advice on the best speaker
cable for your setup.
When connecting your DALI
EPIKORE loudspeakers to an
amplifier, begin by connecting the
speaker cables to the loudspeaker
terminals. Ensure that the cable
wires marked “positive” or coloured
red are connected to the positive
(red) loudspeaker terminals, and
“negative” or black cable wires are
connected to the negative (black)
loudspeaker terminals.
The DALI EPIKORE connection
terminals can accommodate
stripped cables, 4 mm plugs or
cable spades.
Here’s how to connect each pe:
Stripped cables: Unscrew the
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loudspeaker terminals fully.
Twist the stripped cable strands
together, ensuring there are no
stray strands, and insert the
cable into the holes through the
terminal posts. Finally, tighten the
terminals down onto the stripped
cable securely. We recommend
checking the terminals for
tightness soon aer you first
tighten them and periodically
thereaer.
4 mm plugs: Insert the plugs
•
directly into the end of the
loudspeaker terminals.
Cable spades: Fully unscrew
•
the loudspeaker terminals
and position each cable spade
arm either side of a terminal
post. Secure the cable spades
by tightening the terminals.
We recommend checking the
terminals for tightness soon
aer you first tighten them and
periodically thereaer.
With cables connected to your
DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers,
they can now be connected to the
amplifier’s output terminals. Ensure
the amplifier is switched OFF before
you make any connections.
Connect the cables from the le
loudspeaker to the amplifier’s le
channel output terminals, and the
cables from the right loudspeaker
to the amplifier’s right channel
output terminals. Ensure that the
cable wires marked “positive” or
coloured red are connected to the
positive amplifier output terminals,
and wires marked “negative” or
coloured black are connected
to the negative amplifier output
terminals.
Single-wire
Connection
Terminal jumpers
are included in the
Accessory Kit.
Right loudspeaker
AmplifierR L
Bi-wire
Connection
Right loudspeaker
R L
Amplifier
Le loudspeaker
Bi-amp
Connection
Right loudspeaker
Le loudspeaker
LLF AmplifierR
R
HF Amplifier
L
Le loudspeaker
When bi-wiring or bi-amping, ALWAYS remove the terminal jumpers
between the terminals before connecting the speaker cables.
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7. Using your loudspeakers
8. Cleaning and maintenance
Now that your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers are
installed in your listening space and connected to one
or more amplifiers, the next step is to start enjoying
them. So, find your favourite music, take a seat and
get ready to rediscover your music collection.
The front grille
Use of the front grille is optional. To aach the grille,
carefully move it close to the front bae until the
magnets pull it into position. To remove the grille,
carefully pull its top to loosen it and then take it o.
Running in
Your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers will experience
a “running-in” period before they perform optimally,
especially if they have been exposed to prolonged
low temperatures during shipping or storage.
Although the running-in period will vary depending on
the intensi of use and playback volume, you should
expect your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers to perform
at their best aer up to 100 hours of use. Unlike
many other mechanical devices, the lifespan of a
loudspeaker will increase with regular use.
Precautions
If your amplifier is able to deliver enough power,
your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers are capable of
extremely high volume levels. Please remember
that listening to music for extended periods at
high volume can damage your hearing. Also, be
considerate of those you live with and others nearby.
If the sound from your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers
becomes distorted, this is a sure sign that your
amplifier is running out of power. To avoid damaging
your loudspeakers or amplifier, reduce the volume
until the music no longer distorts.
Your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers need no special maintenance or
care and should be treated as any other valuable item of furniture
in your home. Remove dust from the cabinets with a so dry cloth,
and clean them using a so damp cloth with a mild all-purpose,
non-abrasive household cleaning agent. Use caution when dusting
the bass or midrange driver cones as they are extremely fragile.
We also recommend that you avoid touching the tweeter dome and
ribbon tweeter altogether.
9. Disposal
If you want to dispose of your DALI EPIKORE loudspeakers, don’t
mix them with your general household waste. In accordance with
EU legislation, a separate collection system for used electronic
products enables private households in EU member states,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Norway to return used electronic
products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to
a retailer (if you purchase a similar replacement product). If you
reside in a country not mentioned above, please contact your
local authorities to determine the correct method of disposal and
prevent any potential negative eects on the environment and
human health.
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10. DALI EPIKORE Specifications
EPIKORE 3 EPIKORE 7 EPIKORE 9 EPIKORE 11
Frequency range 42 - 34,000Hz ±3dB 35 - 34,000Hz ±3dB 29 - 34,000Hz ±3dB 29 - 34,000Hz ±3dB
Sensitivi 85dB @ 1m for 2.83V 88dB @ 1m for 2.83V 88dB @ 1m for 2.83V 89dB @ 1m for 2.83V
Nominal impedance 6Ohm 6Ohm 4Ohm 4Ohm
Maximum SPL 108dB 110dB 112dB 116dB
Crossover frequency 2,800 / 12,500Hz 800 / 2,500 / 12,500Hz 400 / 3,100 / 12,500Hz 170 / 370 / 3,100 / 12,500Hz
Crossover principle 3-way 3½-way 4-way 4½-way
Recommended amplifier power 40 - 250Wa 40 - 400Wa 40 - 500Wa 40 - 1,000Wa
High frequency driver(s) 10 × 55mm planar
High frequency diaphragm Planar magnetostatic
Low/Mid frequency driver(s) 1 × 7inch 2 × 7inch 2 × 8inch
Low/Mid frequency diaphragm Clari Cone™ paper
Connection input(s) Bi-wire Bi-wire Bi-wire Bi-wire
Enclosure pe Bass reflex Bass reflex Bass reflex Bass reflex
Bass reflex tuning frequency 39Hz 33Hz 27Hz 24Hz
Other features N/A N/A N/A N/A
Recommended placement Stand or shelf Floor Floor Floor
Recommended distance
from rear wall
Dimensions (H × W × D) 470 × 250 × 420mm
Weight incl. grille
Shipping weight
Finishes
Accessories (pair) 4 × Terminal jumpers
Optional accessories: EPIKORE STAND N/A N/A N/A
Spike thread size: M6 M12 M12 M12
magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35mm so dome
So woven fabric
and wood fibre
35 - 120cm 35 - 120cm 35 - 120cm 35 - 120cm
18.5 × 9.8 × 16.5inches
22.0 kg
48.5 lb
51.2 kg (pair)
112.9 lb (pair)
High Gloss Black
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon
(Shadow Black grille)
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
8 x Rubber Feet
10 × 55mm planar
magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35mm so dome
Planar magnetostatic
So woven fabric
Clari Cone™ paper
and wood fibre
1120 × 380 × 420mm
44.1 × 15.0 × 16.5inches
40.5 kg
89.3 lb
97.6 kg (pair)
215.2 lb (pair)
High Gloss Black
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon
(Shadow Black grille)
8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection pads
10 × 55mm planar
magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35mm so dome
Planar magnetostatic
So woven fabric
1 × 6½ inch
Clari Cone™ paper
and wood fibre
1310 × 422 × 554mm
51.6 × 16.6 × 21.8inches
64.0 kg
141.1 lb
143.0 kg (pair)
315.3 lb (pair)
High Gloss Black
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon
(Shadow Black grille)
8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection pads
All technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
10 × 55mm planar
magnetostatic tweeter
1 × 35mm so dome
Planar magnetostatic
So woven fabric
4 × 8inch
1 × 6½ inch
Clari Cone™ paper
and wood fibre
1602 × 422 × 554mm
63 × 16.6 × 21.8inches
72 kg
158.7 lb
177 kg (pair)
390.2 lb (pair)
High Gloss Black
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Walnut
(Shadow Black grille)
High Gloss Maroon
(Shadow Black grille)
8 × Magnetic spike feet
4 × Terminal jumpers
1 × Cleaning cloth
2 × Magnetic front grille
4 x Floor protection pads
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