In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Evoke 20 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Evoke 50 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 50 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Evoke 20 | Dynaudio Evoke 50 |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" | 1.1" |
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| Midrange | — | 5.5" |
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| Woofer | 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer | 2 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 40-23k Hz | 35-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 180 watts | up to 260 watts |
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| Weight | 9.90kg / 21.8lbs | 26.90kg / 59.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 15" x 8.5" x 12.5"
380.0 x 215.0 x 317.0mm | 45-3/4" x 12" x 14-5/8"
1162.0 x 305.0 x 373.0mm |
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Evoke 30 and Evoke 50 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 50 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 50 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Evoke 30 is a 2-way design whereas the Evoke 50 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Dynaudio Evoke 20Dynaudio Evoke 50
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
Dynaudio Evoke 50 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-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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- |
1 x 5.5-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 7-inch
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2 x 7-inch
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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 50 features a 1.1" Tweeter, a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 430Hz and 3500Hz.
Frequency Response
Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 40-23k Hz whereas Evoke 50 has a frequency range of 35-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Evoke 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to 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
Evoke 30 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 50 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 50 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Evoke 30 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Evoke 50's is rated at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Dynaudio Evoke 50 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Evoke 50 can handle a max power of 260 watts RMS, whereas Evoke 30 has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 80 watts less than the Evoke 50.
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Evoke 30 features Binding post type posts and Evoke 50 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Dynaudio Evoke 20's Binding post terminals
Dynaudio Evoke 50's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Evoke 30 and Evoke 50 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
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 Dynaudio Evoke 20's and Dynaudio Evoke 50's external dimensions. Dynaudio Evoke 20 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 215.0 x 317.0mm (15 x 8.5 x 12.1inch) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 50 has external dimensions of 1162.0 x 305.0 x 373.0mm (45-7/8 x 12-1/16 x 14-3/4inch).
Dynaudio Evoke 50 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 90mm wider, 782mm taller and 56mm deeper than Dynaudio Evoke 20.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 50 in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Evoke 20 and Dynaudio Evoke 50 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 681.6cm2 / 105.6inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 50 is approximately 1137.7cm2 / 176.3inch2. The Evoke 30 requires 40% less surface area than the Evoke 50 which gives it a small advantage 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 50?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 50:
- 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