In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Dynaudio. Dynaudio Evoke 30 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Evoke 25C is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Evoke 30 and Dynaudio Evoke 25C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Evoke 30 | Dynaudio Evoke 25C |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" | 1.1" soft-dome |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer | 2 x 5.5" Esotec+ MSP |
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| Frequency response | 40-23k Hz | 50-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 15.50kg / 34.1lbs | 11.82kg / 26lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36-1/4" x 10-1/2" x 13-1/2"
920.0 x 268.0 x 342.0mm | 7-3/16" x 23-11/16" x 11-1/16"
183.0 x 602.0 x 281.0mm |
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Evoke 30 and Evoke 25C 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 30 and Dynaudio Evoke 25C 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 30 |
Dynaudio Evoke 25C |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| 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 Evoke 30 and Evoke 25C are 2-way speakers.
Dynaudio Evoke 30Dynaudio Evoke 25C
TweeterWoofer
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 30 |
Dynaudio Evoke 25C |
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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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Woofer
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2 x 5.5-inch
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2 x 5.5-inch
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Evoke 30 features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1200Hz and 2300Hz. On the other hand, the Evoke 25C features a 1.1" Cerotar coated silk soft-dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.5" Esotec+ MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1200 and 2300Hz.
Frequency Response
Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 40-23k Hz whereas Evoke 25C has a frequency range of 50-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Evoke 30 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Evoke 25C's min frequency of 50Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing 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 4 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 25C which has a nominal impedance of 6 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.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 88 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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 and Evoke 25C have the same power range of up to 200 watts.
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 25C has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Dynaudio Evoke 30's Binding post terminals
Dynaudio Evoke 25C's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Evoke 30 and Evoke 25C 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 30's and Dynaudio Evoke 25C's external dimensions. 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) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 25C has external dimensions of 183.0 x 602.0 x 281.0mm (7-3/16 x 23-11/16 x 11-1/16inch).
Dynaudio Evoke 25C is 737mm shorter and 61mm less deeper than Dynaudio Evoke 30 but it is also 334mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Evoke 30 and Dynaudio Evoke 25C in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Evoke 30 and Dynaudio Evoke 25C 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 30 is approximately 916.6cm2 / 142.1inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 25C is approximately 1691.6cm2 / 262.2inch2. The Evoke 30 requires 46% less surface area than the Evoke 25C 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 are included inside the box of 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
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 25C?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 25C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Tweeter protection cover (pre-installed)
- Instructions for Use
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Card