In this review, we will be comparing TuneTot and Evoke 30, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wilson Audio and Dynaudio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wilson Audio TuneTot and Dynaudio Evoke 20 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Wilson Audio TuneTot | Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
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| Brand | Wilson Audio
United States · founded 1974 | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1.1" |
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| Woofer | 5.75" Paper pulp | 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
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| Frequency response | 65-23k Hz | 40-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | from 25 watts | up to 180 watts |
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| Weight | 13.15kg / 28.9lbs | 9.90kg / 21.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 14-13/16" x 8-5/8" x 10-3/16"
377.0 x 219.0 x 259.0mm | 15" x 8.5" x 12.5"
380.0 x 215.0 x 317.0mm |
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What size room are the Wilson Audio TuneTot and Dynaudio Evoke 20 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* |
Wilson Audio TuneTot |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
| 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 TuneTot and Evoke 30 are 2-way speakers.
Wilson Audio TuneTotDynaudio Evoke 20
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Wilson Audio TuneTot |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.75-inch
|
1 x 7-inch
|
TuneTot features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the Evoke 30 features a 1.1" Cerotar with Hexis Tweeter and 1 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3200Hz.
Frequency Response
TuneTot has a frequency range of 65-23k Hz whereas Evoke 30 has a frequency range of 40-23k 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 TuneTot's min frequency of 65Hz.
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
TuneTot is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 30 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 86 dBdB.
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 180 watts RMS, whereas TuneTot has a max power handling value of watts RMS, 180 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
TuneTot 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
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both TuneTot 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
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 Wilson Audio TuneTot's and Dynaudio Evoke 20's external dimensions. Wilson Audio TuneTot has external dimensions of 377.0 x 219.0 x 259.0mm (14-13/16 x 8-5/8 x 10-3/16inch) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 20 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 215.0 x 317.0mm (15 x 8.5 x 12.1inch).
Wilson Audio TuneTot is 3mm shorter and 58mm less deeper than Dynaudio Evoke 20 but it is also 4mm wider.
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.
Dynaudio Evoke 20 needs about 20% more floor or shelf area. Dynaudio Evoke 20 is 58mm 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 Wilson Audio TuneTot is approximately 567.2cm2 / 87.9inch2 and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 20 is approximately 681.6cm2 / 105.6inch2. The TuneTot requires 17% less surface area than the Evoke 30 which gives it a small advantage 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 Wilson Audio TuneTot weighs 13.15kg / 28.9lbs and the Dynaudio Evoke 20 weighs 9.90kg / 21.8lbs. This makes the TuneTot 33% heavier than the Evoke 30.
Here is a comparison of how TuneTot 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 20?
Here are the items that come with the Evoke 30:
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Height |
377mm
vs
380mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
567cm2
vs
681cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
5.75 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
65 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
4798USD
vs
13545USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Wilson Audio TuneTot |
Dynaudio Evoke 20 |
| Brand |
Wilson Audio |
Dynaudio |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
from 25 watts |
up to 180 watts |
| Sensitivity |
86 dB |
86 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Impedance |
6.61 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
65-23k Hz |
40-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
5.75" |
7" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper pulp |
Magnesium Silicate Polymer |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
3200Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
377.0mm (14.8") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Width |
219.0mm (8.6") |
215.0mm (8.5") |
| Depth |
259.0mm (10.2") |
317.0mm (12.5") |
| Weight |
13.15kg (28.9lbs) |
9.90kg (21.8lbs) |
| 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 |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years (8 Years registered) |
These sit in different price classes - Wilson Audio TuneTot costs roughly 2.8x what Dynaudio Evoke 20 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 | B | Dynaudio Evoke 20 digs deeper - 40Hz against 65Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (86dB vs 86dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Amplifier match | A | Wilson Audio TuneTot is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Neither adds bi-amping, a sub output or height drivers. Dynaudio Evoke 20 sits in a wider range (5 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | Dynaudio Evoke 20 is cheaper - $4,798 against $13,545, about 65% less; arguably a different class. |
A Wilson Audio TuneTot B Dynaudio Evoke 20
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?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 65Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Wilson Audio TuneTot the better fit for near-field listening and a small room, and Dynaudio Evoke 20 for a mid-size room and a large room.
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.