In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Evoke 20 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Evoke 30 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 30 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Dynaudio Evoke 20 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Tweeter
- 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 40-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:up to 180watts
- Weight:9.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 380.0" x 8.5" x 12.1"( 380.0 x 215.0 x 343.0mm )
Dynaudio Evoke 30 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.1" Tweeter
- 2 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer
- 40-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 200watts
- Weight:15.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 928.0" x 10-5/8" x 13-1/2"( 928.0 x 180.0 x 343.0mm )
Evoke 30 and Evoke 30 are members of Dynaudio's Evoke series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Dynaudio Evoke Series History
What size room are the Dynaudio Evoke 20 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* |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 30 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 Evoke 30 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
Dynaudio Evoke 30 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 7-inch
|
2 x 5.5-inch
|
Evoke 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar with Hexis Tweeter and 1 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3200Hz. 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
Evoke 30 and Evoke 30 has exactly the same frequency range of 40-23k Hz.
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.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Evoke 30 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 30 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Evoke 30 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Evoke 30 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Evoke 30's is rated at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Dynaudio Evoke 30 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Evoke 20, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Evoke 30 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Evoke 30 has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the Evoke 30.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Evoke 30 features Binding post type posts and Evoke 30 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Dynaudio Evoke 20's Binding post terminals
Dynaudio Evoke 30's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Evoke 30 and Evoke 30 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 20's and Dynaudio Evoke 30's external dimensions. Dynaudio Evoke 20 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 215.0 x 343.0mm ( 15 x 8.5 x 12.1inch) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 30 has external dimensions of 928.0 x 180.0 x 343.0mm ( 36-1/2 x 10-5/8 x 13-1/2inch) .
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 30 in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 30 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 20 is approximately 737.5cm2 / 114.3inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 30 is approximately 617.4cm2 / 95.7inch2. The Evoke 30 requires 19% more surface area than the Evoke 30 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 20?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Evoke 30:
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 30?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 30:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet4 Spikes4 Locking nuts8 Washers8 ScrewsFoam port plugHex-keyTweeter protection cover (pre-installed)Instructions for UseImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Card
Nominal Impedance 
Woofer Size 
Height 
Max Input Power 
Sensitivity 
Base Surface Area 
Price per pair*