In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Buchardt E50-S is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Evoke 30 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Buchardt E50-S and Dynaudio Evoke 30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Buchardt E50-S | Dynaudio Evoke 30 |
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| Brand | Buchardt
Denmark · founded 2014 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" waveguide | 1.1" |
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| Woofer | 7.5" Custom-made Satori TeXtreme | 2 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 38-22k Hz | 40-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 15 - 100 watts | up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 9.00kg / 19.8lbs | 15.50kg / 34.1lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 15.5" x 7.9" x 11.1"
395 x 200 x 284 mm | 36-1/4" x 10-1/2" x 13-1/2"
920.0 x 268.0 x 342.0mm |
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What size room are the Buchardt E50-S and Dynaudio Evoke 30 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Buchardt E50-S |
Dynaudio Evoke 30 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both E50-S and Evoke 30 are 2-way speakers.
Buchardt E50-SDynaudio Evoke 30
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Buchardt E50-S |
Dynaudio Evoke 30 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
|
2-way
|
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
1 x 7.5-inch
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2 x 5.5-inch
|
E50-S features a 1" Custom Scanspeak textile dome waveguide Tweeter and 1 x 7.5" Custom-made Satori TeXtreme Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the Evoke 30 features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1200Hz and 2300Hz.
Frequency Response
E50-S has a frequency range of 38-22k Hz whereas Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 40-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 38Hz, the E50-S can go slightly deeper then the Evoke 30's min frequency of 40Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
E50-S and Evoke 30 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the E50-S and the E50-S can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Evoke 30 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas E50-S has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Evoke 30.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Buchardt E50-S's and Dynaudio Evoke 30's external dimensions. Buchardt E50-S has external dimensions of 395 x 200 x 284 mm (15.5 x 7.9 x 11.1 inch) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 30 has external dimensions of 920.0 x 268.0 x 342.0mm (36-1/2 x 10-5/8 x 13-1/2inch).
Dynaudio Evoke 30 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 68mm wider, 525mm taller and 58mm deeper than Buchardt E50-S.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Dynaudio Evoke 30 needs about 61% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Evoke 30 is 58mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Evoke 30 is 525mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Buchardt E50-S is approximately 568.0cm2 / 88.0inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 30 is approximately 916.6cm2 / 142.1inch2. The E50-S requires 38% less surface area than the Evoke 30 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 30?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 30:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Locking nuts
- 8 Washers
- 8 Screws
- Foam port plug
- Hex-key
- Tweeter protection cover (pre-installed)
- Instructions for Use
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Card