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DALI

KORE

Passive HiFi LoudspeakerDriver Materials

A 3.5-plus-0.5-way passive loudspeaker with dual 11.5in LF, 7in MF, 35mm soft-dome and 10 × 55mm planar HF drivers, using SMC Gen-2 technology.

Drivers
2 × 11.5in LF + 7in MF + hybrid HF
Frequency range
26Hz–34kHz (±3dB)
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Official page
Published in the Journal Product release
Official product image of the DALI KORE showing its dual LF drivers, central MF and hybrid HF module
Image: DALI

Product Overview

KORE is DALI's flagship passive floorstanding loudspeaker, unveiled at the 2022 High End Show. It uses two 11.5in LF drivers, a 7in MF and an EVO-K hybrid HF module combining a 35mm soft dome with a 10 × 55mm planar element. DALI describes the system as 3.5-plus-0.5-way.

The LF and MF drivers use dual-voice-coil Balanced Drive motor systems with SMC Gen-2 material. SMC-KORE inductors are used in the crossover, while the curved enclosure combines separated internal chambers, anchored baffles, dual-flare bass-reflex ports and a resin-composite plinth.

Specifications

System
3.5-plus-0.5-way passive bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
Drivers
LF: 2 × 11.5in Balanced Drive SMC; MF: 7in Balanced Drive SMC; HF: 35mm soft dome plus 10 × 55mm planar element
Frequency range
26Hz–34kHz (±3dB)
Sensitivity
88dB (2.83V/1m)
Nominal impedance
4 ohms
Maximum SPL
118dB at 1m
Crossovers
390Hz, 2.1kHz and 12kHz
Recommended amplifier power
50–1,500W
Dimensions
1,675 × 448 × 593mm (H × W × D)
Weight
148kg each

Design & Technology

Dual 11.5in LF drivers

The upper and lower 11.5in LF drivers use Balanced Drive motor systems with two voice coils and magnetic gaps. Their magnetic circuits incorporate low-conductivity SMC Gen-2 material, which DALI describes as reducing distortion associated with flux modulation and eddy currents.

Dedicated 7in MF

The dedicated 7in MF also uses Balanced Drive and SMC Gen-2, combined with DALI's paper-and-wood-fibre diaphragm and a lighter, thinner rubber surround. It operates in a separate band from the LF drivers.

35mm soft dome and planar element

EVO-K combines a 35mm soft dome developed and manufactured by DALI with a 10 × 55mm planar element. The soft dome acts as the principal HF driver and the planar element supplements the top octave above 12kHz; crossover points are 2.1kHz and 12kHz.

Dedicated aluminium baffle

The HF module and MF are mounted in a dedicated aluminium baffle at the centre of the enclosure, separating their immediate mounting structure and surrounding geometry from the main cabinet.

SMC-KORE inductors

The passive crossover uses SMC-KORE inductors with SMC core material. The crossover is housed within a non-magnetic resin-composite plinth weighing more than 34kg, separating it from the driver motors and pressure inside the main enclosure.

Curved, internally divided enclosure

Official cutaway image of the DALI KORE showing its internal chambers, baffles, ports and plinth
Image: DALI

The cabinet uses curved form-pressed laminates and substantial internal bracing, with separate internal volumes for the drivers. Dual-flare ports behind the LF drivers, dedicated baffles and the resin-composite plinth are integrated into the structure.

Sources

  1. 01
    DALIDALI KORE

    Manufacturer product page · Accessed August 15, 2026

  2. 02
    DALIDALI KORE - State of the Art Loudspeaker Technology

    Manufacturer press release · Accessed August 15, 2026

  3. 03
    DALIDALI History & Organisation

    Manufacturer technology page · Accessed August 15, 2026