This is exactly what I heard. I love the Evoke 20s and play them with Naim 82/SC/250 and they are splendid. Also a terrific match with a Heed Lagrange.

Glad I found your video! I'm considering the Evoke 20's and listen to a lot of poor recordings in the heavy metal/Alternative genre's. I'm hoping these speakers would be good for me!

I have heard both of them in the same room and the Special 40 is definitely the better of the two.

I own Evoke's for my home theater including the center. Smooth precise and incredibly underated.

Loved the comparison, well made video! Interestingly enough I got a chance to compare the two few days ago and both are great speakers as you mentioned. I did prefer the Evoke 20s slightly and ordered them (even though could have had the sp40s for not much more as the dealer had B stock available) I understand the speaker-amp synergy plays a critical role and it maybe the amp being used might have suited the Evokes a bit better. SP40 is a more revealing speaker and most prefer the SP40s, I get that. But speaker choice is such a personal thing, my version of truth might be different to your version of truth as they say. Anyway well done for making the video!

Hi David, I hope you put some ice on that. Ouch 😫😂 Very nice comparison and you have a great presentation style with slick production values (very jealous). I hope your channel grows 😊👍

Loved this concise summary!

I got evoke 20 and I had listened special forty40 as well . Special forty is old style dynaudio sound and very sharp clear sound . Evoke 20 is warmer and sweet with easier low frequency response.Both provide wide sound field .S40 has better high frequency resolution and quick response.If you are not old dynaudio fans and looking for some comfortable sound HiFi Speaker for you living room or your study , you might go to try the evoke 20,it has enough audio details also make you feel relax and sleepy -----at the same time it still dynaudio sound style-----. 40s will make you too excited. After listening to the S40 last week, I have the answer.

I have the Special 40s and the Contours... Special 40s for the win. Although my current favorite speaker is the Spendor D7. Thanks for the well made video.

Great review! I have the Evoke 30 and I really like it. I use it in a dedicated home theater and listening room. However, I got the Special 40 for my birthday although I haven’t opened the box yet since I’ve been busy. I’ll compare soon and chime in on the comparison.

I have some X14's coming, and I hope I like them.. Interesting to hear someone give insights on the Special 40's , thanks! They might be my choice, if I have the coin later. They are a little spendy.

Footnote to anyone considering these in 2023 do yourself a favor and give the revised Emit 20 a listen before purchasing either of these. The new emit series is an outstanding value (especially the 20) the trickle down the emits have will get you 90% of the evokes sound for half the price. Dynaudio has not pushed the emits to the reviewers because they market it heavily in the developing markets to hook/introduce them to Dynaudio. They are an absolute steal I tested against the KEF LS 50 Meta hands down the better speaker at a 30% lower cost.

If I can save myself £700 and still have a top notch sound Evoke 20's please what's not to like..

I upgraded from Excite x12s to Special 40 and I'm so happy. Glad to hear the evokes are great as well

You gotta love those nice blokes at richer sound...

Fantastic comparison

I wish they still had the red finish.

If anyone wants a free pair of Evoke 20's there are a pair in the trash bins in front of my house. Some tear stains on the cabinet but those should wipe off. Seriously though, cool video. I didn't actually listen to the Special 40 at the dealer because they pushed my budget too far, and the dealer guy said the Evoke 20 had better bass response. The Evoke 20 is a really spectacular little speaker, and boy does the bass deliver. Can you provide some examples of "complex" music so that I can try listening to them on my highest resolution system (my studio gear - Adam studio monitors from Germany) vs. the Evoke? I would definitely agree that a tube amp + the Evoke 20 would be too sweet. I'm running mine against a NAD class D amp which is very precise and clinical and the two pair well. Also, the Evoke 20 is non-fatiguing, which is wonderful because I listen to them all day. Some higher-resolution speakers like the Totem Sky I've listened to can be a bit lively for certain recordings and get downright harsh. Thanks for the video!

Thanks a lot for the review. I have 606s2 and found they can be aggressive sometime. Tried special 40 and lef r3 today. It seems that kef r3 is more relax than 40s. Can you share some thoughts on r3 vs. evoke20?

Hope you make more videos. Really like your comments. I recently buy a Naim SN2 with KEF LS50. Playing apple music,spotify via Fiio K7BT DAC. Looking for futureproof streamer and DAC. Also need for more bass weight, and more silky midrange than LS50. What is your advice.

The real question is what kind of moisturizer do you use? You have some great skin!

Love dynaudio

I'm saving to get Evoke 20 in Walnut finish, but I already know, the moment I set it up I'm gonna tell myself that I should've saved for couple of months longer, just to get Special 40's. Those can pretty much be an endgame for someone like me. :/ Maybe I'll be lucky enough to find a used pair, really hard to find those nowadays. Thanks for the comparison!

That intro! 🤣👌

I have dynaudio audience 52 still going strong

The candles are a bit to gothic, i love the humor. Nice starting channel

I love the intro where your wife is kicking your Y-JUNCTION

Being an amature audiophile I wondered why the amplifier wattage tried was so very low given the apparent need for power to drive the speakers? Am I missing something - do 180 watt speakers like the Dyno’s tested need a similar wattage from the amp?

Well this was a bit serendipitous. I've been looking at the Special 40 and the Heritage Special. I currently own the Buchardt S300s and I think they're a lot of fun...but I do sometimes wish for a bit more clarity. It's interesting you think the Evoke's are a more evolved S300. I have the Buchardt A500s on order and they've obviously had some rave reviews so I'll need to give them a try before I buy anything else. The Heritage Special's are definitely calling though! Cheers.

Hey! New sub here. Arrived from searching on Dynaudio Evoke 20 BUT you definitely piqued my interest when I clicked on description for LINE MAGNETIC! Are you planning to do a review on your integrated? There just so happens to be a importer nearby me and I've only been able to find a reference in the Wall St Journal and couple scattered reviews. Thanks!

Thanks for the interesting comparison. you described the differences very well.😉

Any thoughts on Evoke 20 vs Triangle Espirt Comete EZ? I have seen used Evoke 20's around a similar price of new Comete's...curious if anyone has had opportunity to hear both speakers.

I wonder what the difference in a warmer sounding speaker and a not so warm sounding speaker would be when compared in a hard floor room vs a carpeted room. Would the amount of reflection have greater consequences on the warmer sound or the other? Just wondering.

Which one of these two would you say siots rock & heavy better?

Nice job 👍 Do you think these would be good for someone that listens a low levels (given the right amp)?

Could you please compare Evoke 20 and Kef R3 and which do you prefer? They are in the same price range.

Hi friend, which is better B&W 705 S2 or Dynaudio 40?

Hi , thanks for the video What do you think about the evoke 30 .. where do they stand in terms of comparable speakers . Dynaudio web site says that they can be used in medium to large room but I have my doubts here . I have the entry emit m30 and have the opportunity to upgrade to the evoke 30 for not much more $ but im not ready to loose space in sound stage . Evoke 30 seems to be smaller and the 2 drivers are 14cm vs 17cm on the emits .Evoke 50 would be an option BUT my amplifier is only 180w @ 4ohm ab class . Thoughts ?

Very good

I’m also running a pair of S40 with a Brooklyn Amp+ in combination with a Brooklyn Dac+. What’s your thoughts on the Amp+ vs the others you mention in your review? I’m considering adding another Amp+ into the mix and running them in bridged mode.

I dont have a big room and i can only afford to have the Special 40 about 50cm from the rear wall. Will the Special 40 be OK sitting about 50cm from the rear wall? Thank you

Looking forward to the next fight. I kinda get the feeling the 705s2 might lose their title of reigning champ

Have you tried the Contour 20i yet or any other size really?

It it better than Focal aria 906 ? THX

You dont mess with those two spakers beacause they are in different price bracket tsk tsk

Evoke 10 or 20 for room size 10ft x 14ft? Plus do the 20s play well at low levels?

Special 40’s were my most disappointing speakers I ever had. Far to relaxed, not to detailed, very little bass response and lots of roll of in the highs. A speaker for the people who love an easy sound with no sharp edges and not too much bass. Certainly no high end, than you have to get the Heritage Specials, they do a lot better. So for everyone who wants to buy the Special 40’s, get the HS or the Confidence 20, although the HS sounds better in my opinion.

Without Sound test ! But VS ! No Thanks........

Lets hear them ffs, thats the most important part of a review