A/B comparison · Speakers

Dali Epicon 2 vs Yamaha NS-6490

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 6, 2025

CH A

Dali Epicon 2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2013

CH B

Yamaha NS-6490

Channel B · 1998

Dali Epicon 2 Yamaha NS-6490

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

7.3/10Yamaha

Rows won, of 11 compared Dali 1 · Yamaha 1 · tied or not compared 9

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Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 3-way

1x 1.14" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.88" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer

47 Hz to 30 kHz ±3 dB Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 23 kHz

108 dB Max SPL 110 dB +2 dB

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

43 Hz Port tuning 55 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 90 dB

4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

30 to 200 W Amp range 70 W

386 mm Height · weight 546 mm · 32 lb

3 yr +1 yr Warranty 2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Yamaha NS-6490

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