Speakers for ALL Music! DYNAUDIO SPEAKERS!! Dynaudio Evoke 20 Review

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While the Dynaudio Special 40 speakers maybe Dynaudio's bread and butter, they certainly aren't holding back with their new Evoke series. Beautifully designed and built, the Dynaudio Evoke 20 have that unique Dynaudio sound. Sounding consistent across amplifiers, this may be an easier speaker to match with your existing components. Watch the Dynaudio Evoke 20 speaker review for all the details!
DYNAUDIO SPEAKERS INTRO: 00:00
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 SPECS: 00:20
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 DESIGN: 00:51
EVOKE 20 SPEAKER SETUP: 01:33
AMPLIFIERS FOR DYNAUDIO SPEAKERS: 02:24
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 SOUND: 03:07
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 BASS: 03:45
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 MIDRANGE: 04:23
DYNAUDIO EVOKE 20 TWEETER: 05:11
DYNAUDIO SOUNDSTAGE AND DYNAMICS: 05:57
DYNAUDIO SPEAKERS FOR ROCK MUSIC: 06:55
DYNAUDIO SPEAKER DRAWBACKS: 07:11
DYNAUDIO VS Q ACOUSTICS CONCEPT 300: 07:52
DYNAUDIO VS KEF LS50 META: 08:17
DYNAUDIO VS POLK AUDIO R200: 08:52
CONCLUSION: 09:11
END OF MY REVIEW: 09:50
KRISTI'S REVIEW: 09:55
SIGN OFF: 19:27
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@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

✅ 🛒 *THE EVOKE SPEAKERS: **amzn.to/3zsv14e* ✅ *QOTD: Who makes the best monitor speaker? $2,000 Max* ✅ *RULES: Please be respectful. NO OUTSIDE LINKS, URLs, email addresses, etc.*

@movie_av_impulse 2 жыл бұрын

It's really hard to spend this type of money on bookshelves when there's things like the klipsch 600M bookshelf.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

The 600Ms are a terrific value and punch WAY above their weight! They're not as visually stunning as the Evoke 20s, but if you're not chasing a look, they're GREAT!

@movie_av_impulse 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews if I had the budget I'd buy them!! But I haven't hit the lottery yet lol.. but when I do I'll be flying you out to NC and help me build my dream set up 😆

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

@@movie_av_impulse Well that sounds like fun!

@movie_av_impulse 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews 😆 if anyone has an 👂 for the perfect sound it's you

@thobekanikhoza4038 2 жыл бұрын

I am really appreciating this relationship dynamics you guys have, the individuality you appreciate about the two of you, its a complete realistic picture of a union

@Simplyveej 2 жыл бұрын

'Head and shoulders above' is the phrase I think Kristy was searching for.

@newbie6195 2 жыл бұрын

I own the evoke 20s and I love them they sound awesome with any type of music . They sound excellent even close to a wall never boomy they sound so good that got rid of my subwoofer.

@LorDarkGoose 2 жыл бұрын

I love how your different tastes in sound enrich each other.

@johnstanton8308 2 жыл бұрын

As usual Andrew and Kristi, great review! I own the Evoke 10s, and everything that you said about the 20s is also true of the 10s, with the exception that the 10s bass is faster and more dynamically nimble. Granted, you do not get the same weight, extension, and SPLs as the 20s, but I use a REL subwoofer to fill in the bottom couple of octaves. I think those that are looking for the type of sound signature that you described, but within a smaller room environment, would probably be better served with the 10s over the 20s, as they have a slightly tighter and faster bass response. I think they sound incredibly natural with acoustic instruments, and therefore are great with jazz music as well.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like those would be a better fit for me. Thanks for sharing!

@robertbenton2804 2 жыл бұрын

You have to do an Audiolab 6000a review, interested in your opinion. I own one, and love it. It might be the best bang for your buck modern integrated amplifier out lately, great review as always.

@Bazerk666 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats having a public holiday, and putting your feet up, to spend some quality time with Kristi and Andrew. I need to freshen up my drink, Cheers 😎

@ylee9804 Жыл бұрын

I have Evoke 20 with Rotel RA-1572 mk2 about 10 months. It's great machining for me. I have just placed an order for Evoke 50 with Lyngdorf Tdai 3400 It will be interesting with class D Lyngdorf. My main reference systems are Focal sopra 3 with Michi p5 & s5 That I love.

@ericlo6370 2 жыл бұрын

I am a diehard Dynaudio fan starting from then Contour One Mk2 to now my antique Crafft monitor which is still a workhorse with its Esotar Tweeter which produce some of the most open and heavenly highs and wicked kick in bass! Great review and looking to see more of them!!

@mondipedragosa2300 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you reviewed this speaker, I have an Evoke 20 and love it very much..this sounds great with 3 meters distance even my son can tell the difference when I put it in that position. The NAD C388 is also great with these speakers, I have the CXA81 for now and am missing the smoothness sounds of the C388 for the Evoke 20. It sounds wide and detailed and I don't think I would need a sub for these speakers. Keep it up, thanks for the great review.

@8474Starscream 2 жыл бұрын

Always a good thing when the Robinson's upload a video! Great review

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching, David.

@jamiegolden7093 2 жыл бұрын

I have these speakers paired with the PS Audio Sprout for near-field listening in a home office setting. I freaking love these speakers so much; imaging and Soundstage are amazing.

@SurajKumar-AskMe 2 жыл бұрын

Arent these "bright" for you when it comes to near field listening? Heard someone saying that for Online Streaming music , there is a bit of harshness to the HIGHS. Can you please share your experience on the HIGHS of this speaker for you in near-field listening?

@jamiegolden7093 2 жыл бұрын

@@SurajKumar-AskMe- I'm not sure that I can answer properly. I don't consider myself an audiophile as I think I prefer a little emphasis in the low bass and the high treble. I'm more of a "V" person than a flat response person. For me, these speakers are fantastic for near field streaming, CDs (using the CD player DAC), and for vinyl. Maybe you might find them too bright - I couldn't say

@darylpereira9229 2 жыл бұрын

G'day Andrew and Kristi. Wanted to share my personal experience. I am also running the Dynaudio Evoke series (Evoke 50), and have both the Cambridge CXA80 and Yamaha AS1200 amplifiers. I was unhappy with the sound of the Dynaudios on the Cambridge as it seemed under-powered and the upper registers sounded harsh when playing at close to reference levels. So much so, I went out to buy a new amplifier. After auditioning 10 different amplifiers, I selected the Yamaha AS1200. The sound is sweet with crystal clear highs without being fatiguing, analogue sounding mids, and ample beefy bass. I realise that you were referencing the Yamaha 801 as lacking in bass, whereas I am talking about the Yamaha AS1200. Andrew, I fully agree with your suggestion that the Yamaha AS1200/2200/3200 would sound better. My experience with this Dynaudio pairing with the Yamaha AS1200 was that it was sublime pairing. I found that there is a significant sound quality difference in amplifiers in the entry level end of the Yamaha range (models with 3 digit names like 501 and 801) as compared to their mid to upper range (models with 4 digit names like 1200, 2200, 3200). So even though the Cambridge CXA80/81 amps are rated at 80W/channel vs the Yamaha AS1200 rated at 90W/channel, the extra 10W of power is not what makes the major difference in the sound quality. There is more to it than pure power output. Anyway, enjoying the Dynaudio Evokes - I agree whole heartedly with your review, these are fantastically good speakers for their price.

@OscarSanchez-tk3hx 2 жыл бұрын

Kristi voice is so smooth and calm that makes my day so much pleasant thanks for the video guys

@JoelOman1980 2 жыл бұрын

I love Dynaudio ever since owning a pair of Audience 42s back in the nineties. But nowadays I'm rocking a pair of Triangles instead. Would be awesome if you guys could get a hold of a pair of Triangle speakers sometime. Kudos, great review as always! Liked like it's my occupation ;) Cheers!

@brochg 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew and Kristi! These very speakers were on my shortlist until very recently. I really enjoyed your review of them. I ended up being able to get my favorite bookshelves, snd from the sound of your review, are quite similar to the sound profile of the Evoke 20, with more detail on top. They are the CSS Criton 1TDX, and when I heard them the first time, I lost any care in the world about any of my other speaker, except for the Dahlquist DQM9’s, my favorite speaker of all time.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

I also just found a speaker I really like, which has almost no issues to my ears, that I won't need to compare it to all my other speakers that are "interesting" but one was not better than the other definitively.

@karast2000 2 жыл бұрын

Bought it this year and it blew my mind with the big stage and extremely good tight low frequensy. Put it a 35 m2 room! Brilliant! Nice review!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying your Dynaudio speakers! Thanks for watching!

@GB-je5tc 2 жыл бұрын

Again, thanks for the "LIKE" reminders dude... Your segments are so smooth, I forget. Good job guys...

@deanokay666 2 жыл бұрын

“head and shoulders better” Kristi 😊. A common phrase in the UK… Another very informative review, thank you. I’m really keen on the Dynaudio Contour 20i, and considering purchasing. Any chance of a review?

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to say "heads and tails" which is another common phrase but that would have worked too!! Always a possibility for other Dynaudio projects in the future!

@garycarnevale2530 2 жыл бұрын

Dynaudio tweeters are the gold standard, the sound is a function of the crossover. Most other drivers from other companies pale in comparison. However, I get the "dark and moody" and "lacking fast attack" your partner nailed it. I had Dynaudio's in my system at one point and their power response seemingly required them to be pushed hard to get the spectral balance correct. Typical mass market home theater receivers probably will not drive them effeciently. IMHO. I like the back and forth between you two, she provides valuable interesting insight.

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try the Evoke with Rotel a11?

@JuanGarcia-kv7yv 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!! Texas is rocking with some awesome reviewers…. !!!!

@juanmillaruelo7647 Жыл бұрын

Love that speaker! Bass, mids and treble. Engaging as hell and no obvious flaws.

@freddymartinez5772 2 жыл бұрын

All I know is that I love the work you and your wife do, amazing channel

@vitoy147 2 жыл бұрын

That veneer color 🔥 See it IS possible to make great looking design and great sound. Amazing review!

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

It is totally possible to have high performance AND looks!

@clearterrain 2 жыл бұрын

You pretty much nailed this one. I spent a lot of time with the Special 40s and the Evoke 20s and ultimately kept the 20s. My wife enjoyed the 40s more because of the crisper sound but I listen to music all day in my office, so the 20s were perfect and didn’t wear my ears out. Paired with a neutral and/or brighter sounding DAC and amp they are just so smooth, detailed and expansive sounding.

@ronl7966 2 жыл бұрын

hi what DAC and amp do you like to use with the Evoke 20s ?

@clearterrain 2 жыл бұрын

@@ronl7966 I use the ADI-2 DAC and the Naim 5Si amp. Both are pretty neutral. I didn’t want a ‘smooth’ DAC because the 20s are already smooth in a way. But I’d love to try a Holo DAC with this setup.

@omahahaha 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the KLH Model 5 came up because that was my first thought when I heard Chris's initial comments and saw the price. If I'm able to add a pair of speakers in the near future for two channel listening I am definitely seeking out those KLHs. As for what is my favorite bookshelf speaker right now, I can't comment because I have old Definitive Technology towers as my main speakers for two channel and surround and have been in love with them since the day I bought them. Haven't been out listening to speakers since the pandemic, unfortunately. Also busy with kids, etc etc.

@ruisantos8291 2 жыл бұрын

“… we played Audioslave - show me how to live…” This is how you make me feel total confidence in your review! 👊🏼

@laprisetom 2 жыл бұрын

Excelent review! I loved Dynaudio speakers for years now. To answer your question, Totem speakers sound great and would make a good subject for a review.

@yupescumuk 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I think I'm definitely leaning towards the Model 5's now; would you recommend driving those with either the Nad M10 or the new NAD C700?

@igorcosta8559 2 жыл бұрын

I listen to the Evoke 20 every day, and I get quite a different experience when using different amplifiers. Through the Hegel H120, the sound is mellow and dark, while through the Burson Timekeeper 3i the Evokes open up quite a lot, with the music getting more airy and the treble getting considerably more sparkly. That's different than your experience with the amplifiers you've tried, getting pretty much the same type of sound across the board. The Evoke 20 have a very nice tone, very similar to Sonus Faber Sonetto 2, but much more balanced across the frequencies then the mid forward Sonetto.

@urbenkam Жыл бұрын

Hey i was thinking about getting the evoke 10 or kef 50 metas with burson timekeeper 3i. Do you think it will be a good pairing with evoke 10 on desktop setup?

@igorcosta8559 Жыл бұрын

@@urbenkam It surely will be. I use the Evoke 20 on my desktop. The Timekeeper works very well with both the Evoke 20 and KEF R3.

@urbenkam Жыл бұрын

@@igorcosta8559 🙏. I know i am putting you in the spot but for near field listening which speakers do you prefer? Provided will add a sub to the setup

@rjmoyer2 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, gorgeous speaker. Hope to listen to them some day.

@lindsaywebb1904 2 жыл бұрын

I'm such a fan of Dynaudio. I have a pair of focus 110 , so beautifully made and perfectly balanced for my taste.

@dmackinnon 2 жыл бұрын

A Speaker that you almost never here about is the Quad S2 a beautiful sound comes from these small bookshelf speakers and the bass is in a league of its own for a speaker with a 5 driver truly a fun speaker.

@ld4974 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had auditioned a pair when they were easier to find, but the 5" driver always made me doubt them.

@JosephTongret 2 жыл бұрын

I've had a pair of Evoke 20's for about six weeks now and I love them! They're so smooth that I can just keep pushing the volume without ANY hardness or fatigue showing up. Right now I have them running with a Parasound Newclassic 200 pre, NAD C275 amp, and dual SVS SB3000's(still toying a bit with other electronics though) . I've brought quite a few speakers home in the last few years and the Evoke's have been a real eye opener in identifying the "sound signature" that I prefer most. Even with demoing speakers at a couple of dealers I've been able to drive to, the Evoke's really hit the spot most for me! I have heard a few demos that really impressed me, but not at the price point of the Evoke's. As far as other 2 way monitors (priced in my budget) that I'd really like to hear, the Buchardt S400 MKII are of interest to me. But that'll have to be a bit later on. Thanks for the review Andrew! When I was wanting info on the 20's there wasn't too much out there, but they seem to be having a spike in popularity recently!

@unklecorky2181 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process of building my first system and these are at the top of my audition list! I listen to a lot of obscure metal/rock music that is poorly recorded and have a hunch this would be a good speaker for them. Problem is finding the right amp pairing. The Naim Uniti Atom would be perfect for me if it had more power. These speakers are too hungry for 40 watts.

@JosephTongret 2 жыл бұрын

@@unklecorky2181 my guess would be that the Naim wouldn't be enough power, but I haven't heard it. The Evoke's are VERY good for music that has some rough edges, and just a great all-rounder for someone who listens to many genres with varying quality. My advice is go for something that sounds "neutral". For example, I found that the warmish smooth sounding Peachtree Nova 150 was an awful pairing despite reading a review that highly recommended it. That amp can sound wonderful with speakers that are a little bright in nature (ex: klipsch, focal). The E20's have a warmth in the midrange and slightly rolled off in the very high frequencies and they also take some current to really get dynamics out of them. For the price of the Naim, there's plenty of options that'll bring them to life. Just look for higher powered models that aren't described as "warm or smooth". You're going to want to bring out their dynamics in order to be impressed with them.

@JosephTongret 2 жыл бұрын

@@unklecorky2181 I'm NOT an "expert" audiophile, so take my advice with a grain of salt. But, I'd probably look at Musical Fidelity. Maybe the M5si? It's cheaper than the Naim and you may want a streamer, but it should have the power to bring the most out of the Evoke's.

@unklecorky2181 2 жыл бұрын

@@JosephTongret Yeah, unfortuantly, you are probably right. Even if the Naim is undervalued at 40watts it’s probably still not capable of handling the Evokes. I’ve already been avoiding amps that are described as warm, laidback, smooth, etc., so I guess I’m on the right track lol. I already eliminated Cambridge audio stuff, but thanks for pointing out Peachtree as being in that camp too. I’ve been avoiding descriptives like transparent and analytical too. The Hegel amps usually get thrown in this camp. Amps described as lively, dynamic, and slightly colored like the Naim would be a good pairing with the Evoke’s imo. Musical Fidelity M6si is on my research list, along with the Parasound Halo Hint 6. I do stream a lot, so having a good quality dac/streamer is essential, but I can always add my own. I thought maybe Rotel, but I’ve read they aren’t very forgiving or colored; however, they can be neutral. I’m considering now I should save for a few more months and spring for the Uniti Nova, but the price of that puts me in Macintosh 352 hybrid territory!

@unklecorky2181 2 жыл бұрын

@@JosephTongret It's me again. Still researching possible amp options for the Evoke's and was just curious what kind of amp you are running with them?

@jo1512 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I have the Dynaudio confidence c1 mk2. My endgame. It depends on the room and how long you are listening. For long sessions Dynaudio is very good.

@chuckisidro8624 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!’ I believe I spotted the piano! Nice! 😊

@2flatfour380 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on review. That 7" cone slaps for what it is 👍

@anthonyzimmer80 2 жыл бұрын

I had a listening session with these (and evoke 30 as well) next to B&W 706s towers and Monitor Audio Gold 200. Yes, Gold 200s are in another league when it comes to bass extension and the texture but I don’t know why and how I prefer Evoke 30s over the others. They were soo good as well and I like the treble on these very much… B&W 706s are way to forward and just on your face but these ones, I loved … and for Evoke 20s… they are not far back in compare to Evoke 30s. Yes, I agree… these are very well sorted and just very good…

@itsmejoric4180 2 жыл бұрын

Love that this review become more of a conversation at the end

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you hanging out with us!

@danielhenderson8316 2 жыл бұрын

I love how it’s now listed as bonus content instead of finishing the review with half the video left over.

@jaykan2k 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, Thanks for the great review as usual! I have just purchased these speakers along with a Cambridge Audio EVO 75. First foray into Home Hifi. Loving it so far! :D

@cmessi 9 ай бұрын

You still own this combination? Does tone control work nice? If you tone the bass down?

@jaykan2k 9 ай бұрын

@@cmessi yes I do still own it. I had a quick play with the tone control when I first set it up but eventually just switched it off. Happy with the performance as is out of the box :)

@fnagdungdagint 2 жыл бұрын

Placement is without a doubt Dynaudio’s achilles heel. Not many have the space (nor the patient enough partner) to dedicate half the livingroom to speaker placement. I adore Dynaudio, but I don’t want to shoehorn them into a livingroom placement that greatly reduces the sound. They are a good example of speakers that demand a lot, but also give a lot in return to those who are willing to work with them.

@Santoshlv426 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to hear the different opinions between you guys. Everyone looks for something different. How long do you run speakers in before listening seriously and really how exactly do you run em in ? I'm surprised that you didn't select any of the Monitor Audio bookshelves as a competitor.

@tkristiansen2898 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. I would prefer Audiovector R1 Avantgarde, a little more expensive 😊but they are so goooood. Try them and I would love to hear your opinion of them if possible. Have a great day

@craigjohnchronicles2504 2 жыл бұрын

Best bookies under $2,000 USD and under? It's hard to beat the Revel Concerto2 M16 stand mount speakers. At $900/pair new ($800/pair outlet pricing on Crutchfield), I chose them over the KEF R3 ($2,000/pair), Sonus Faber Sonetto 1 ($1,800/pair) and Vandersteen VLR-Wood ($1,600/pair). I wanted to listen to the Dynaudio Evoke 20, and Evoke 10 - which, if you wanted tighter/faster bass, I believe the Evoke 10 will bring that home beautifully with it's smaller 5-1/2" driver, then round it out with a sub. I also wanted to listen listen to the Revel M105 and M106 in home, but once I got the Revel M16 in home, I just couldn't let them go. They're just so good, and punch way above their price point.

@LoveCupid214 2 жыл бұрын

Would be interested to see a comparison with their EMIT lineup, just to see how much was compromised and how it compares to more budget lineups by other companies.

@techsamurai11 2 жыл бұрын

Curious, how do 10-15 year old speakers hold up? For instance, I own B&W 703s which retailed for $3,500 back in the day. Adjusted for inflation they would retail for $4,500. Is the difference between, say the 702S2 and the old 703s significant enough to upgrade? The comparison doesn't have to be between B&W. It could be between speakers that offer similar models and which receive upgrades.

@GTRJohnny66 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review! I suppose small towers are not as popular right now, but I'd still love to see you review this speaker's bigger brother - the Evoke 30's. :)

@danieloherrick6332 2 жыл бұрын

The bigger brother is Evoke 50. The Evoke 30 is the bigger brother of the Evoke 10.

@mightybenaiah9076 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind putting out a video on how to properly integrate a couple of subs for us two channel folks? I find plenty of information on the web about home theatre integration using the av receiver or an external dsp such as the mini dsp hd. But I'm primarily a stereo person in my day to day listening and the information on proper integration there is scant. Per one of your older reviews some 10 years ago, I recently purchased some Tekton M- lores with a matching pair of RSL speedwoofers. For a mere $1,500 outlay, I'm hoping I will have a good portion of clean and dynamic, full range sound. As I've watched many of your other excellent reviews, especially with speakers, I've always thought that many will require the use of a single or pair of subwoofers to really satisfy in the long run. So that leads me to ask about how to achieve amazing full range sound on the cheap. We are living in unprecedented times of having many high quality speakers and subwoofers for not a lot of money to choose from. Frankly, I no longer see the need to spend many thousands on speakers unless it has a distinct sound signature that truly tugs at your heart. Incidentally, my respect for you as a reviewer has increased even more since I read one of your negative/ honest reviews as of late. Thank you for keeping perspective and bringing some degree of integrity to this industry we all love.

@jkbco 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your thoughts of the Triangle Signature Delta. Keep up the good work!

@deena2507 2 жыл бұрын

How is the Evoke 20 compared to the JBL 4309 and HDI 1600? Also, how do they fare if you listen to a lot of movies besides metal. Love your reviews, BTW.

@adamyelle4901 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's not that great of an idea to categorize everything x company makes as good or bad, but Dynaudio is one of those that I just never really seem to see anything bad said about. I'd love to get my hands on a set of their speakers some day to experience for myself.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

I heard one in a store and found it a little lacking in the top end. It was smooth, and also the music was stuff I hadn't heard. So I'd like to compare one properly some day, but they are always expensive new and second hand it seems

@michaelkaiser5994 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a pair of Dynaudio Audience 52 se used a few years ago. Neutral and super detailed. Love them!

@fabrized 2 жыл бұрын

They are head and shoulder better than newer Dynaudios

@blainemyers6780 4 ай бұрын

I purchased the technics su gx70 based on your review (loving it - thank you). Now looking to upgrade my speakers and these are on a short list - how do you think the two would pair for music and movies! Thanks 🙏🏻

@45billyva 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear them with a high current amp, that may really bring out the dynamics and snap the bass speed up to snuff. Just my opinion that the better electronics you use the possibility for this speaker to go to another level is possible. How do you compare them to the Sonus Faber you just recently reviewed?

@dal2258 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I am such a Dynaudio fan! Their Scandinavian design and engineering is just top notch. How about ATC SCM19's in your list of best bookshelves?

@colabonetti 2 жыл бұрын

I can see the Sony Ht-a9 in the background :) when can we expect the review to be online? Realy looking forward to this! :)

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

Soon!

@jimpap13 Жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR REVIEWS

@rolandlickert2904 2 жыл бұрын

I own the Dynaudio DM 3/7 useing NAD c-388 which make the speaker sing.Agree to pull the speaker from the wall and if that is not possible Dynaudio provide a foam plug to reduce the Bass. I'm happy with the set up but the speaker need power to shine.

@cremersalex Жыл бұрын

Andrew and Kristi are right, Dynaudio softens/polishes the 'screechiness' and that's why you can play them loud, no matter what genre you listen to.

@klaymoon1 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Will you review Dynaudio Contour 20i as well?

@brandongehrlein 2 жыл бұрын

Great speakers! At the end of the year will you be providing a "best of' with different price ranges for different scenarios, i.e. music, movies, etc? I'm looking to build a 3.1 setup with a focus on television/movies.

@RiseFall123 2 жыл бұрын

For a small-mid room, these, the Metas, the Quads S2 or the Aria 906?

@darrencoates6703 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, how would you compare these to the KLH Model 5?

@FroiValencia 2 жыл бұрын

I heard of this dyns for quite awhile now, It was great to hear your take on this speakers. Glad that you loved it. Great review as usual and nice take by Cristi as well. On another note, my old dependable amp gave way already and I am in shopping mode for a good integrated amp. Please get wild, what is your favorite integrated amp that will handle most demanding speakers as my year ender. Please note that i'm pure streamer guy. More power to your channel. Stay safe.

@josephcarter4391 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bit about the Yamaha “castrating” the Dynaudios. There’s nothing wrong with a reviewer wearing her preferences on her sleeve in my book by the way

@piotrwoowicz5444 2 жыл бұрын

Anrew, is there any chance to review the Canton Vento 30? Specyfication of it is very interesting.

@claudesadik 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review Andrew and Kristi ! I'm eagerly waiting for the Dynaudio Emit 30's edition 2021 to be available here in Belgium for an audition. Any chance you could review these floorstanders ? I would love to have your opinion on them. Thanks !

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

How does Evoke20 compare to SonusFaber Lumina II speakers-when listening to AC-DC?

@ylee9804 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew Thank you so much for great reviews! I was wandering about Dynaudio Heritage special speaker if you can get to review on Heritage special will be much appreciated. Thank you again for great reviews from you and Kristi

@scruffy8861 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps Dynaudio can send you the Contour 20i in walnut for review. I view it as a significant upgrade in looks as well as performance and i think a speaker you and Kristie would cherish in your lovely home.

@egit2427 2 жыл бұрын

For Kristi - How do these compare to the Sonus Faber?

@ronniefranks4351 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking speaker although I’d opt for a darker finish. Why are the woofers not centered in the cabinet opening left to right?

@thomasfitzhugh7936 6 ай бұрын

I have the B&W 685 S2's & though I still like them my taste nowadays leans towards a more neutral sound. I'm liking what I've been hearing abt the Evoke 20's so I'll probably pull the trigger soon hoping I don't miss anything about my B&W's.

@peterwood2633 2 жыл бұрын

Please get the evoke 50s in. I have an As1100 and was glad for your faith in the range

@johnfriend 2 жыл бұрын

I love your reviews (even when I sometimes disagree) I have a suggestion. When you discuss placement tell us EXACTLY how far you pulled the speakers out from the wall. I would like more "numbers" in this part of the review. When you say "you may have to pull them out a bit more from the front wall" that leaves me asking how many inches did you pull them out into your room? Yes, all rooms are different, but most of us are buying products unheard over the internet so your experience becomes our "virtual experience". Make sense? Thank you for your good work.

@cheynesd 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always! I haven't heard these Dynaudio's yet but you can buy a pair of KEF R3's for not too much money. I'm partial to the R3's as I own a pair and love them.

@funkyfurballs1078 2 жыл бұрын

I heard the R3's recently and they blew me away! Amazing bass and dynamics with movies, too. Dynaudio make great mixing near field monitors.

@cheynesd 2 жыл бұрын

@@funkyfurballs1078 Nice! I know there are an endless amount of epic speakers in the world but the R3’s are the first pair truly high end speakers I’ve ever owned and they bring me so much joy. Their design and build quality impressed me too.

@jmx5s23 2 жыл бұрын

Show Me How to Live is such a great test track, but then I am a huge Cornell fan. May he rest in peace.

@gb3496 2 жыл бұрын

YES! I see the Sony HT-A9 in the background!

@gokhanersan8561 2 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here. KEFs are crisper and bring out acoustic music better; while sounding thinner and screechy for hard rock, pop rock. Dynaudios are warmer, and present hard rock, and pop rock fuller. As a Dynaudio Emit 10 owner, I wished I could switch to KEF LS50s while listening to certain type of music. I wished I could have them both. Maybe B&W could sit in the middle.

@blue-ck9ns 2 жыл бұрын

I have these, and the Dynaudio Sub 3 paired with them as well. Love these speakers.

@igaldins 2 жыл бұрын

What amp do you use? How far from the wall they positioned in your room? Thanks

@blue-ck9ns 2 жыл бұрын

@@igaldins Cambridge CXA81. I have them about 2.5 feet from the rear wall, but they still sounded boomy, so I plugged the port (they come with a port plug), and afterwards, they sound perfectly integrated with my sub.

@igaldins 2 жыл бұрын

@@blue-ck9ns Thank you! Valuable info..

@djaje Жыл бұрын

is the evoke 20 a good match with the marantz 40N ?

@davidrivera2165 2 жыл бұрын

Christie preference for LS Metas are completely supported by sales figures and comments on forums. In the smaller size stand mount speaker category the KEF LS 50 meta, with a pair of micro svs 3000, are THE audiophile choice in the $2-5k range. You have to go to quality Floorstanding speaker over $5k to match or improve. Yes for those who prefer a smoother laid back presentation Dynaudio is a better choice. However, the Metas outsell any Dynaudio speaker at least 3 to 1. Thanks guys.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

@@seano218 It's all good. Nobody got hurt! @David Rivera - you're fine. As for SVS, we love their subwoofers and use the Micro 3000 all the time. I would never call it sloppy. Never heard the KEF so I can't say if one is better but it is twice the price of the Micro so I'd hope it is appreciably better if it is. As for REL, we sent one of their subwoofers back without a review b/c their contact was rude AF to me for no reason and we don't promote bad behavior.

@josephchamberlain3681 2 жыл бұрын

I like bookshelves alright, but once I tried out speakers w/ 10" or larger paper cone drivers I just dont know if I'm gonna like stand mount speakers again... I'm not at all surprised the KLH model fives beat out in this scenario head to head.

@RafaelGrigorian 2 жыл бұрын

I chose to get Special 40's instead of Evoke 20's. Hopefully that was a right decision.

@tremot7143 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, understated, unobtrusive as is the Dynaudio way. Combining them with a subwoofer and using a high pass filter would perhaps make them sound a bit snappier and allow you to place them closer to the front wall. I know you review products based on their own merits, but I'm suprised you didn't try them with the SVS just to see if it couldn't be remedied.

@brianh6736 2 жыл бұрын

Interested to know if the rear port bungs affected positioning with you ?. I use the bungs but with a REL sub

@kamyo0691 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed the sony a9 ??? Can't wait for this review !

@kabes-us 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. Have you ever listened to the Harbeth brand?

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have and am a fan.

@frankbernharduebler 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks to you and Kristi. I like Dynaudio speakers and I am curious how you both would rate their powered speakers-the Focus range-in comparison.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

We have not had the opportunity to hear those.

@markdwane8739 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review Andrew and kristi ! I own the Evoke 20's, I am using them for monitors in my studio ! I have them paired with an ELAC Alchemy DPA2. How many hours were on your review samples? Because they take a good 200 hours to break in properly. Initially, I almost sent mine back as I thought they sounded a bit dark and clouded. After 200 hours, they opened up beautifully . I like them for their organic neutrality, balance and non fatiguing demeanor, and my mixes translate very well. As for other speakers in this price range...B&W 706s2, KEF R3, Amphion Argon 3s.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are enjoying yours! I don't subscribe to the idea of break in the way you or others might but to answer your question, Dynaudio "broke" these speakers in for several months before sending them to us.

@benkrake3678 2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard the Dynaudio Emit M20 bookshelf’s? I have had mine for over a year now, and I love them. Just like the the Evoke’s, they are very bass heavy, though the low end response on paper only goes down to 50hz. I think that’s an understatement, because they do sound like they go down deep, for a bookshelf speaker, warm mids, very laid back high’s and non fatiguing and they image extremely well. Dynaudio have a new Emit line out now, would be cool if you could check them out.

@RennieAsh 2 жыл бұрын

A speaker can sound bass heavy above 50Hz too. If you have peaks happening it can add up to 10dB. I have to EQ out a huge resonance at 46Hz . There's also a dip just above that, so I get "too much bass" and also "not enough bass".

@sujithchandran2832 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , It’s true , I got it at a bargain rate from EBay , now I like the Emit M20 more than my KEF Meta and B&W 706S2 . EmitM20 speakers pairs well with Tuba amp it’s seems .

@decoryder 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Evoke 20's, and yeah - they're phenomenal, albeit not cheap. Yes, you get what you paid for. I'd describe these speakers as effortless, dynamic and extremely well balanced. Treble's a bit lively - not overdone, or bright - but it may not pair well with some system components. This is not a rolled-off softdome tweeter. Word to the wise - when I went to audition these at my local Dynaudio dealer, I also auditioned the new Emit 20's. Try as I might, I couldn't really hear much of a difference between the Emit and the Evoke 20's, and had I not preordered the Evoke's I might have just bought the Emit 20's instead, which sell for half the price of the Evoke 20. Dynaudio really scored with the new Emit/Evoke lines, highest praise.

@kirkaparty4143 2 жыл бұрын

Good insight. Did you use compare the new Emit or the previous? Wonder if there is a noticeable difference between the old and the new.

@decoryder 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkaparty4143 I HAVE the old Emit M20's:) Big difference - the new Emit 20's have a MUCH clearer midrange, just better all around. So yes, just to be clear - I auditioned the new Emit 20's - the old line is called the Emit M20.

@seaglance 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirkaparty4143 I had old Emits and Evoke speakers and I compared them with new Emit 20. I wouldn't say New Emit better than old one. It's more linear and polite, but old Emit has more entertaining and lively sound. The Evoke 20 is just another level of sound quality. So unfortunately you can't just pay twice less and get almost the same performance.

@seaglance Жыл бұрын

@Joao Faria Hello! No matter how entertaining Emit 20 was, Evoke 20 two heads better in terms of sound quality. It also has more linear, silky and relax sound, when Emit tend to more forward and in your face approach.

@MatijaTurk4 2 жыл бұрын

Did you test them with your vintage Pioneer SX receiver!? I'd like to hear your opinion.. cheers.

@xylon82 2 жыл бұрын

Love the review thanks Andrew! Not sure if you are aware but the Amazon link to your Bench is not working. Unsure if that's an oversight or if it's no longer on Amazon. Shame because I'd love to get my hands on it!

@lazarofernandez598 2 жыл бұрын

As always amazing review beautiful but I’m keeping my Heco aurora lol , are you still in love with Techincs su G700 or is there a new better love under 2k , let me know if you can , thnks again ( kristis opinión is so sincere and honest one of my favorite parts in your reviews

@oohtob6685 2 жыл бұрын

Proac make great bookshelve speakers. Especially the D2Rs

@carloamoranto2420 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the bluesound power node able to power these speakers with the help of a sub?

@yupescumuk 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! How would you compare these to those other great Danish speakers the Buchardt S400's around the same price point? I am considering both now for a new hifi setup in the lounge.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

I wish we could tell you how they'd compare to the older and newer Buchardt models. For one, we don't have the S400 anymore. We offered to review the new speaker but for some reason they opted not to move forward. Super, super strange.

@filofilo8127 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. Enjoyed the review. Could you make the occasional comment how the speakers sound 'off axis' i.e facing forward compared to' toe in'. Cheers.