In this review, we will be comparing Evoke 30 and Focus 20 XD, two Bookshelf speakers by Dynaudio The main difference between these two speakers is that the Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the Dynaudio Evoke 10 is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Evoke 10 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Evoke 10 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Evoke 30 and Focus 20 XD are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Evoke 10 |
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.1-inch
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1.1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
- |
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Woofer
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1 x 5.5-inch
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1 x 6.7-inch
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Evoke 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar with Hexis Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1400Hz. On the other hand, the Focus 20 XD features a 1.1" Coated-Silk Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer .
Frequency Response
Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 47-23k Hz whereas Focus 20 XD has a frequency range of 39-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the Focus 20 XD can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Evoke 30's min frequency of 47Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Evoke 30 and Focus 20 XD have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Evoke 10's and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD's external dimensions. Dynaudio Evoke 10 has external dimensions of 315.0 x 180.0 x 266.0mm ( 12.4 x 7.1 x 10.5inch) whereas Dynaudio Focus 20 XD has external dimensions of 362.0 x 198.4 x 308.0mm ( 14.25 x 7.8125 x 12.125inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 18.4mm wider, 47mm taller and 42mm deeper than Dynaudio Evoke 10.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Evoke 10 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Evoke 10 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD Size and External Dimensions
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 Dynaudio Evoke 10 is approximately 478.8cm2 / 74.2inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Focus 20 XD is approximately 611.1cm2 / 94.7inch2. The Evoke 30 requires 22% less surface area than the Focus 20 XD which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Dynaudio Evoke 10 and Dynaudio Focus 20 XD on a Media Console
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 10?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Evoke 30:
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Focus 20 XD?
Here are the items that come with the Focus 20 XD:
2 Powered loudspeakers2 AC power cordsRemote controlSetup Manual