In this review, we will be comparing F1-5 and Evoke 30, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio and Dynaudio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F1-5 and Dynaudio Evoke 10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F1-5 | Dynaudio Evoke 10 |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1.1" |
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| Woofer | 5" | 5.5" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 48-38k Hz | 47-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 84 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 30 - 100 W watts | up to 160 watts |
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| Weight | 5.72kg / 12.6lbs | 6.70kg / 14.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.6" x 7.3" x 11.4"
320.0 x 185.4 x 289.6mm | 12.4" x 7.1" x 10.5"
315.0 x 180.0 x 266.0mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio F1-5 and Dynaudio Evoke 10 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* |
Fyne Audio F1-5 |
Dynaudio Evoke 10 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
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 F1-5 and Evoke 30 are 2-way speakers.
Fyne Audio F1-5Dynaudio Evoke 10
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F1-5 |
Dynaudio Evoke 10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
x 5-inch
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
F1-5 features a " Tweeter and x 5" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1900 Hz. On the other hand, the 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.
Frequency Response
F1-5 has a frequency range of 48-38k Hz whereas Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 47-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 47Hz, the Evoke 30 can go slightly deeper then the F1-5's min frequency of 48Hz.
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
F1-5 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 30 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. F1-5 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Evoke 30's is rated at 84 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio F1-5 a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Evoke 10, 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 30 can handle a max power of 160 watts RMS, whereas F1-5 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 60 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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F1-5 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 10's Binding post terminals
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 Fyne Audio F1-5's and Dynaudio Evoke 10's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F1-5 has external dimensions of 320.0 x 185.4 x 289.6mm (12.6 x 7.3 x 11.4inch) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 10 has external dimensions of 315.0 x 180.0 x 266.0mm (12.4 x 7.1 x 10.5inch).
Fyne Audio F1-5 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 5.4mm wider, 5mm taller and 23.6mm deeper than Dynaudio Evoke 10.
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.
Fyne Audio F1-5 needs about 12% more floor or shelf area. Fyne Audio F1-5 is 24mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.
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 Fyne Audio F1-5 is approximately 536.9cm2 / 83.2inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 10 is approximately 478.8cm2 / 74.2inch2. The F1-5 requires 12% more surface area than the Evoke 30 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fyne Audio F1-5 weighs 5.72kg / 12.6lbs and the Dynaudio Evoke 10 weighs 6.70kg / 14.7lbs. This makes the Evoke 30 17% heavier than the F1-5.
Here is a comparison of how F1-5 and Evoke 30's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 10?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 30:
 Sensitivity |
87 dB
vs
84 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 High Frequency Response |
38k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Max Input Power |
160 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
5.5 inches
vs
5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
47 Hz
vs
48 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
315mm
vs
320mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
478cm2
vs
536cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
3398USD
vs
5499USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio F1-5 |
Dynaudio Evoke 10 |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30 - 100 W watts |
up to 160 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
84 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
48-38k Hz |
47-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5" |
5.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1.1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
1900 Hz |
1400Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
320.0mm (12.6") |
315.0mm (12.4") |
| Width |
185.4mm (7.3") |
180.0mm (7.1") |
| Depth |
289.6mm (11.4") |
266.0mm (10.5") |
| Weight |
5.72kg (12.6lbs) |
6.70kg (14.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Black |
| Mounting Bracket |
|
No |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
These sit in different price classes - Fyne Audio F1-5 costs roughly 1.6x what Dynaudio Evoke 10 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (48Hz vs 47Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | A | Fyne Audio F1-5 is more sensitive (87dB vs 84dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | A | Fyne Audio F1-5 is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | B | Dynaudio Evoke 10 takes more power (160W vs 100W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Price | B | Dynaudio Evoke 10 is cheaper - $3,398 against $5,499, about 38% less; arguably a different class. |
A Fyne Audio F1-5 B Dynaudio Evoke 10
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Fyne Audio F1-5 is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 62% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - Dynaudio Evoke 10 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Fyne Audio F1-5 appeals to you. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio F1-5 the better fit for near-field listening and a small room, and Dynaudio Evoke 10 for a mid-size room and a large room. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Fyne Audio F1-5 is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.