Audio T Verdict
The Dynaudio Evoke 50 is the flagship model in the Evoke range, combining a Cerotar soft-dome tweeter, dedicated 15cm MSP midrange and twin 18cm Esotec+ woofers in a full three-way design.
The dedicated midrange gives voices and instruments clarity and presence, while the two large woofers provide the scale, depth and dynamic authority required for medium and larger listening rooms.
Its 87dB sensitivity and 4-ohm impedance mean it deserves a capable amplifier with strong current delivery. Correctly partnered, the Evoke 50 produces controlled bass, generous scale and a refined, natural presentation.
For customers seeking the most complete Evoke loudspeaker, with genuine full-range ability and premium cabinet finishes, the Evoke 50 is a compelling alternative to significantly more expensive high-end floorstanders.
Dynaudio Evoke 50 Floorstanding Speakers
The Dynaudio Evoke 50 is a premium passive three-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for high-quality stereo systems and ambitious multichannel home cinema installations.
Each speaker combines:
- One 28mm Cerotar coated fabric soft-dome tweeter
- Dynaudio’s Hexis resonance-control inner dome
- One dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver
- Two dedicated 18cm Esotec+ MSP woofers
- A model-specific three-way passive crossover
- Rear-mounted bass-reflex ports
- Two-part foam bass-port plugs
- A curved and tapered cabinet
- A wide floor-support assembly
- Removable black grilles
- A single pair of loudspeaker terminals
The Evoke 50 is supplied as a matched stereo pair, with each speaker packaged separately.
The Flagship Evoke Loudspeaker
The Evoke 50 sits above the Evoke 10, Evoke 20, Evoke 25C and Evoke 30 as the largest loudspeaker in the range.
It is the only Evoke model to use a full three-way driver arrangement:
- The Cerotar tweeter reproduces high frequencies
- The dedicated 15cm MSP driver handles the midrange
- The twin 18cm woofers concentrate on low-frequency reproduction
Separating the frequency range between dedicated drivers allows each unit to be optimised for its individual role.
Designed for Medium and Large Rooms
The Evoke 50 is intended for systems requiring greater scale, bass extension and dynamic headroom than the compact Evoke models can provide.
It is particularly well suited to:
- Medium and large listening rooms
- Longer listening distances
- Rock, electronic and orchestral music
- Recordings with substantial low-frequency content
- Higher playback levels
- Dedicated stereo systems
- Premium home cinema front channels
Its substantial bass capability also means that room size, wall clearance and listening-seat position require careful consideration.
Full Three-Way Driver Configuration
The Evoke 50 divides the frequency range between three dedicated driver sections.
The twin 18cm woofers reproduce the bass before handing over to the 15cm midrange driver at approximately 430Hz. The midrange continues through the vocal and instrumental range before the Cerotar tweeter takes over at approximately 3500Hz.
This arrangement provides several advantages:
- The woofers can concentrate on producing deep bass
- The midrange is not required to reproduce large low-frequency movements
- The tweeter operates above a carefully selected transition point
- Each driver can be optimised for a narrower operating range
- Greater output can be achieved with less strain on each section
28mm Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter
High frequencies are reproduced by Dynaudio’s 28mm Cerotar coated fabric soft-dome tweeter.
The Cerotar was developed for the Evoke range using ideas derived from Dynaudio’s Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter, Contour loudspeakers and the Esotar3 used in the Confidence series.
Its principal components include:
- A precision-coated fabric diaphragm
- Dynaudio’s Hexis inner dome
- A lightweight aluminium voice coil
- A strontium-carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system
- Controlled airflow behind the diaphragm
- A carefully damped internal cavity
The Cerotar is designed to combine detail and openness with the smooth, natural presentation associated with Dynaudio’s fabric-dome tweeters.
Precision-Coated Fabric Diaphragm
The Cerotar uses a carefully coated fabric dome rather than a rigid metal diaphragm.
The fabric and surface treatment provide:
- Low moving mass
- Controlled internal damping
- Smooth diaphragm behaviour
- Consistent production
- Reduced dependence on a strong resonant peak
The dome, coating, voice coil, Hexis and magnet system are engineered as one complete high-frequency assembly.
Hexis Resonance-Control Inner Dome
The Hexis is a small dimpled inner dome positioned immediately behind the Cerotar diaphragm.
Its shape guides airflow behind the playing surface and helps prevent internal standing waves from reflecting back towards the soft dome.
Reducing this unwanted energy can improve:
- High-frequency smoothness
- Transient control
- Low-level detail
- Decay and ambience
- Integration with the dedicated midrange driver
The same basic Hexis concept is also used within Dynaudio’s higher-level Confidence loudspeakers.
Ferrite+ Ceramic Tweeter Magnet
The Cerotar tweeter is driven by a strontium-carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system.
The motor provides the magnetic field required to move the lightweight aluminium voice coil and coated fabric diaphragm accurately.
It is designed to provide useful sensitivity, control and thermal stability during both quiet listening and stronger high-frequency peaks.
Dedicated 15cm MSP Midrange Driver
The Evoke 50 is the only loudspeaker in the Evoke family to use a dedicated midrange driver.
The 15cm unit is derived directly from technology developed for Dynaudio’s Contour range and reproduces the frequency region containing much of the information responsible for:
- Vocal character
- Instrumental tone
- Guitar and piano detail
- Orchestral strings and wind instruments
- Stereo image placement
- Recording-space ambience
Because it is not required to reproduce deep bass, the driver can use a lighter moving system optimised for speed, clarity and precision.
One-Piece MSP Midrange Cone
The midrange diaphragm is made from Dynaudio’s Magnesium Silicate Polymer, normally abbreviated to MSP.
The cone and central dust-cap area are moulded as one continuous component rather than assembled from separate pieces.
This construction provides:
- Consistent behaviour across the diaphragm
- Controlled stiffness
- Useful internal damping
- A direct connection to the voice-coil assembly
- No separate dust-cap joint to introduce another resonance
0.4mm Midrange Diaphragm
Dynaudio specifies a diaphragm thickness of approximately 0.4mm.
The material and thickness are selected to balance low moving mass with the rigidity and damping required for accurate midrange reproduction.
The cone must respond quickly to small changes within vocals and instruments without introducing uncontrolled flexing or stored energy.
Aluminium Midrange Voice Coil
The dedicated midrange uses a lightweight aluminium voice coil mounted on a glass-fibre former.
Aluminium allows additional windings to be used without the complete moving mass of an equivalent copper coil.
The arrangement supports:
- Fast transient response
- Controlled vocal reproduction
- Accurate instrumental texture
- Low moving mass
- Clean integration with the Cerotar tweeter
Powerful Neodymium Midrange Magnet
The midrange driver uses a powerful neodymium magnet system.
Neodymium provides strong magnetic force from a relatively compact and lightweight assembly, allowing Dynaudio’s engineers to control the aluminium voice coil precisely.
The motor, cone and suspension are optimised specifically for midrange duties rather than deep bass excursion.
Twin 18cm Esotec+ MSP Woofers
Low frequencies are reproduced by two dedicated 18cm Esotec+ woofers.
The twin-driver arrangement provides:
- Greater total cone area
- Lower excursion for each driver at a given volume
- Greater low-frequency output
- Improved dynamic headroom
- Deeper bass extension
- Greater scale in medium and large rooms
The woofers are related to the 18cm driver used in the Evoke 20, but their moving systems are optimised exclusively for bass reproduction.
One-Piece MSP Woofer Cones
Each woofer uses a one-piece MSP cone with an integrated central dust-cap area.
Forming the diaphragm as one continuous component provides a strong connection between the playing surface and voice-coil former.
This helps transfer the motor’s energy efficiently while reducing unwanted resonance from a separate dust-cap joint.
0.4mm Woofer Diaphragms
The woofer diaphragms use the same approximately 0.4mm MSP thickness as the Evoke 20 driver.
The combination of material, thickness and cone profile is designed to balance stiffness, damping and controlled low-frequency movement.
The twin woofers can therefore produce substantial bass without requiring an excessively large cabinet.
Copper Woofer Voice Coils
The Evoke 50 woofers use copper voice coils rather than the aluminium coils found in the Evoke 20.
The additional moving mass of copper is appropriate because the drivers are dedicated to bass reproduction and are not required to reproduce the faster upper-midrange frequencies.
The copper windings are intended to provide:
- Strong low-frequency drive
- Useful thermal capacity
- Controlled cone movement
- Substantial dynamic impact
- Improved bass weight and authority
Glass-Fibre Voice-Coil Formers
Each woofer voice coil is supported by a rigid glass-fibre former connected directly behind the MSP cone.
The former must remain stable as the cone moves and as temperature changes during prolonged or high-level playback.
Glass fibre provides a useful combination of rigidity, low mass and suitable electrical behaviour.
Aramid-Fibre Spiders
Aramid-fibre spiders form part of the woofer suspension systems.
They help keep the voice coils centred while controlling the cones’ forward and backward movement.
The spiders must allow the required excursion without permitting the moving assemblies to become unstable or misaligned.
Contour-Derived Long-Throw Surrounds
The Esotec+ woofers use long-throw surrounds derived from technology developed for Dynaudio’s Contour range.
The surrounds permit greater controlled movement, helping the twin 18cm cones produce deep bass and strong dynamic impact.
They must also return each cone accurately to its resting position after every movement.
Ferrite+ Woofer Magnet Systems
The woofers use strontium-carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet systems.
The motors provide the magnetic force required to control the copper voice coils and MSP diaphragms as excursion and playback level increase.
The arrangement supports:
- Controlled low-frequency movement
- Strong bass transients
- Useful dynamic headroom
- Consistent performance at higher levels
- Clean integration with the dedicated midrange
Model-Specific Three-Way Crossover
The Evoke 50 uses a model-specific passive crossover designed for the Cerotar tweeter, 15cm midrange, twin 18cm woofers and cabinet.
Dynaudio specifies:
- A three-way configuration
- A 430Hz woofer-to-midrange crossover
- A 3500Hz midrange-to-tweeter crossover
- A hybrid third-order and second-order topology
The crossover manages frequency division, relative driver levels, phase and integration between all four drive units.
430Hz Woofer-to-Midrange Crossover
The twin woofers operate up to the crossover region around 430Hz.
The dedicated midrange then takes responsibility for voices and instruments without having to reproduce the large cone movements associated with deep bass.
The transition must remain smooth so that bass instruments retain their natural body as their harmonics move into the midrange.
3500Hz Midrange-to-Tweeter Crossover
The 15cm midrange hands over to the Cerotar tweeter at approximately 3500Hz.
The tweeter, midrange, cabinet and crossover must integrate without making voices or instruments appear divided between separate drivers.
The final acoustic behaviour depends on the natural driver responses as well as the electrical crossover components.
Rear-Ported Bass-Reflex Cabinet
The Evoke 50 uses rear-mounted bass-reflex ports to extend low-frequency output.
The ports work with the cabinet volume and twin woofers to provide greater bass depth and efficiency than would normally be possible from a similarly sized sealed enclosure.
The rear position helps maintain the clean appearance of the front baffle, but it also means wall clearance has a noticeable effect on the final bass balance.
Two-Part Foam Bass-Port Plugs
Dynaudio supplies two-part foam plugs that provide three levels of bass-port adjustment:
- Fully open
- Partially restricted
- Fully closed
The plugs can be useful where the speakers must sit closer to a wall than ideal or where the room produces excessive bass reinforcement.
They should not be fitted automatically because restricting the ports also changes bass extension, output and overall balance.
Optimise Positioning Before Adjusting the Ports
Begin with both speakers positioned symmetrically and the rear ports fully open.
Adjust wall clearance, speaker spacing and the listening position before using the foam plugs to reduce excessive bass.
Rear-Port Positioning
Moving the Evoke 50 closer to a rear wall will normally increase perceived low-frequency output.
Moving the speakers further into the room can improve:
- Bass definition
- Low-frequency timing
- Soundstage depth
- Separation between instruments
- The consistency of individual bass notes
The optimum position will depend on room dimensions, wall construction, floor type and listening-seat position.
35Hz to 23kHz Frequency Response
Dynaudio specifies a frequency response from 35Hz to 23kHz within a +/-3dB tolerance.
This gives the Evoke 50 genuine full-range ability for most conventional stereo systems.
Actual in-room bass will also depend on:
- Distance from the rear and side walls
- Room dimensions
- Floor construction
- Listening-seat position
- Amplifier control
- Port-plug adjustment
- Low-frequency room modes
Deep Bass and Room Interaction
A loudspeaker capable of reaching to 35Hz within a tight tolerance can reveal room behaviour that may have been less obvious with a smaller design.
At certain frequencies, the room can cause bass to become exaggerated in one listening position and weak in another.
Small changes to speaker or seating position can therefore produce significant improvements in bass consistency.
Using the Evoke 50 Without a Subwoofer
The Evoke 50 is designed to provide substantial full-range performance without automatically requiring an active subwoofer.
Its twin 18cm woofers can reproduce convincing weight from:
- Bass guitar
- Kick drum
- Grand piano
- Cello and double bass
- Large orchestral instruments
- Electronic music
- Film soundtracks
For most stereo systems, a subwoofer should be treated as an optional extension rather than an essential purchase.
Adding the Dynaudio Sub 6
The Dynaudio Sub 6 includes a dedicated performance map for the Evoke 50.
Its DSP can tailor the subwoofer’s response to complement the known low-frequency behaviour of the speakers.
The Sub 6 also provides:
- Adjustable crossover control
- Level adjustment
- Phase adjustment
- Time-delay control
- Parametric equalisation
- Balanced and unbalanced connections
A properly integrated subwoofer should extend the system without becoming obvious as a separate source of bass.
87dB Sensitivity
The Evoke 50 has a specified sensitivity of 87dB at 2.83V measured at one metre.
This is a moderate figure for a large floorstanding loudspeaker.
The required amplifier output will depend on:
- Room size
- Listening distance
- Preferred volume
- Musical dynamics
- Amplifier current delivery
- The required headroom above average listening level
4-Ohm Rated Impedance
Dynaudio specifies a rated impedance of 4 ohms and a minimum impedance of 3 ohms at approximately 100Hz.
The partnering amplifier should therefore be suitable for low-impedance loudspeakers and capable of supplying sufficient current during demanding bass passages.
A 4-ohm load can require considerably more current than a conventional 8-ohm speaker at the same output voltage.
260W IEC Long-Term Power Handling
Dynaudio specifies IEC long-term power handling of 260W.
This does not mean that a 260W amplifier is compulsory, nor does it guarantee that the speakers cannot be damaged by an amplifier carrying the same rating.
A lower-powered amplifier driven into clipping can produce harmful distortion, while a more powerful amplifier used within sensible limits may provide cleaner dynamic headroom.
Reduce the Volume if the Sound Becomes Distorted
Audible hardness, compression, crackling or obvious distortion can indicate that the amplifier or speakers are being overloaded.
Reduce the volume immediately rather than continuing at the same level.
Amplifier Matching
The Evoke 50 deserves amplification capable of controlling two large woofers while preserving the clarity of the dedicated midrange and Cerotar tweeter.
Important considerations include:
- Stable output into 4 ohms
- Control into the published 3-ohm minimum
- Current delivery
- Power-supply capacity
- Low-frequency control
- Pre-amplifier quality
- Room size and listening distance
- Required dynamic headroom
A high-quality integrated amplifier can provide excellent results, while larger rooms and higher playback levels may justify separate pre-amplification and power amplification.
The final choice should be established through demonstration rather than comparing headline wattage figures alone.
Browse integrated amplifiers and separates at Audio T to explore suitable options.
Single-Wire Loudspeaker Connections
Each Evoke 50 uses one pair of rear loudspeaker terminals.
The speakers are designed for conventional single wiring rather than passive bi-wiring or bi-amping.
The amplifier should always be switched off before speaker cables are connected or removed.
Correct Speaker Polarity
Connect the positive amplifier terminal to the positive speaker terminal and the negative amplifier terminal to the negative speaker terminal.
If one speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the system may lose bass weight, central focus and stereo-image stability even though both speakers continue to produce sound.
The left and right speaker-cable runs should be approximately the same length.
Speaker-Cable Selection
The speaker cable should have sufficiently low resistance for its required length and should be compatible with the partnering amplifier.
Selection should consider:
- Total cable length
- Conductor area
- Amplifier compatibility
- Connector quality
- Installation route
- The balance of the complete system
Browse speaker cables available from Audio T to compare suitable options.
Curved and Tapered Cabinet
The Evoke 50 uses a subtly curved and tapered cabinet inspired by Dynaudio’s Contour and Confidence ranges.
The enclosure provides a rigid platform for the Cerotar tweeter, dedicated midrange and twin woofers while reducing the visual bulk associated with a conventional rectangular cabinet.
Its rounded surfaces, concealed driver fixings and carefully proportioned front baffle give it a refined appearance with or without the grilles fitted.
Designed for Real Living Spaces
Dynaudio developed the Evoke cabinet styling with reference to furniture design, interior-design displays and conventional living spaces.
The intention was to create a large floorstander that looks substantial without appearing excessively bulky or industrial.
Its 215mm cabinet width keeps the front profile relatively slim despite the substantial internal volume and twin 18cm woofers.
Black, White, Walnut and Blonde Wood Finishes
Audio T currently lists the Evoke 50 in:
- Black High Gloss
- White High Gloss
- Walnut Wood
- Blonde Wood
Availability can vary according to current UK production and stock.
High-Gloss Lacquer Finishes
The Black High Gloss and White High Gloss versions use Dynaudio’s multi-stage lacquering process.
The finish produces a deep, smooth surface with an almost glass-like appearance.
High-gloss cabinets should be cleaned carefully with a clean, soft cloth to reduce the risk of fine surface marks.
Open Natural Wood Veneers
Walnut Wood provides a darker and warmer appearance, while Blonde Wood uses a lighter natural tone.
The open veneers allow the texture and character of the timber to remain visible and tactile.
Natural veneer will display individual differences in grain, colour and pattern. The cabinets are matched as a stereo pair and should remain together as supplied.
Black Removable Grilles
Black removable grilles are supplied with every cabinet finish.
The grilles help protect the Cerotar tweeter and MSP diaphragms from dust and accidental contact.
Never press on the delicate tweeter diaphragm while removing or replacing a grille.
Wide Floor-Support Assembly
The main cabinet measures 215mm wide, while the complete speaker measures approximately 305mm across its floor-support assembly.
The broader footprint improves stability without making the main enclosure visually bulky.
The floor supports and contact hardware should be fitted according to Dynaudio’s supplied instructions before final positioning.
Floor Contact and Levelling
Each speaker should stand vertically on a firm and level surface without rocking.
The appropriate floor-contact hardware should be selected for carpeted or hard-floor installations.
Protective discs or pads should be used where necessary to avoid marking wood, tile or other sensitive surfaces.
Plan the Installation Before Unpacking
Each Evoke 50 weighs approximately 26.9kg and is supplied in its own carton.
Check doors, stairs, corners and the final speaker positions before unpacking. Two-person handling is recommended when fitting the floor supports or moving the speakers into place.
Speaker Positioning
Begin with the speakers positioned symmetrically and with clear space behind their rear bass ports.
Move both speakers in equal increments while assessing:
- Bass weight
- Bass definition
- Central vocal focus
- Soundstage width
- Soundstage depth
- Image stability
Small changes in wall clearance, speaker spacing or listening-seat position can produce worthwhile improvements.
Speaker Spacing
The distance between the speakers should normally be similar to, or slightly less than, the distance from each speaker to the main listening position.
If the speakers are positioned too closely, the soundstage may lack width and scale.
If they are positioned too far apart, voices and instruments in the centre can become diffuse or disconnected.
Toe-In and Listening Angle
There is no single toe-in angle that will suit every room.
Greater toe-in can:
- Strengthen central image focus
- Reduce some side-wall reflection
- Create a more direct high-frequency balance
Less toe-in can:
- Broaden the apparent soundstage
- Create a more relaxed tonal balance
- Provide more even coverage across a wider seating area
Both speakers should be adjusted by the same amount.
Listening Distance
The Evoke 50 is designed to produce substantial scale in medium and large rooms.
The listening distance should allow the tweeter, midrange and woofer sections to integrate naturally.
Very close listening may make the physical separation between the driver sections more apparent, while an excessively distant position may allow the room to dominate the direct sound.
Using the Evoke 50 in a Home Cinema System
The Evoke 50 can form the front left and right channels of a powerful Dynaudio Evoke home cinema system.
The shared Cerotar tweeter and related MSP technology help maintain a consistent tonal character across the range.
A complete system can combine:
- Evoke 50 front speakers
- Evoke 25C centre speaker
- Evoke 10 or Evoke 20 surround speakers
- One or more suitable active subwoofers
Matching Centre Speaker
The Dynaudio Evoke 25C is the dedicated centre-channel speaker for the Evoke range.
It uses the same Cerotar tweeter and related Esotec+ MSP technology, helping dialogue and effects retain a consistent character as they move across the front soundstage.
AV Receiver and Power-Amplifier Matching
When the Evoke 50 is used in a multichannel system, the AV amplification should be selected for the complete speaker arrangement rather than only the front pair.
Important considerations include:
- Stable operation into 4 ohms
- Control into the published 3-ohm minimum
- Power available with several channels operating
- Current delivery
- External power-amplifier compatibility
- Room size and listening distance
- Required film and music playback levels
A capable AV receiver may be suitable in a modest room, while a separate power amplifier can provide additional control and headroom in a larger installation.
Browse home cinema amplifiers and AV receivers at Audio T.
Evoke 50 or Evoke 30?
Choose the Evoke 50 When
- A full three-way design is preferred
- A dedicated midrange driver is required
- Twin 18cm woofers suit the room
- Greater bass extension and scale are priorities
- Higher playback levels are expected
- The larger cabinet can be positioned correctly
Choose the Evoke 30 When
- A slimmer and lighter floorstander is preferable
- A 2.5-way design suits the system
- Twin 14cm drivers provide sufficient bass
- The listening room is more restricted
- Higher sensitivity is useful
- The lower purchase price keeps the system balanced
The Dynaudio Evoke 30 is a compact 2.5-way floorstander using twin 14cm Esotec+ MSP drivers.
Evoke 50 or Emit 50?
Choose the Evoke 50 When
- Greater overall refinement is required
- The Contour-derived midrange is preferred
- Premium lacquer or natural veneer finishes are important
- The amplifier and source justify the additional investment
- The room suits the Evoke 50’s balance and bass response
- A more ambitious cabinet and crossover are priorities
Choose the Emit 50 When
- A lower purchase price better suits the system
- The custom laminate finishes suit the room
- Deeper published bass extension is required
- The system may form part of an Emit home cinema
- The budget must also cover amplification and sources
- The Emit 50 provides the required scale and performance
The Dynaudio Emit 50 is a more affordable three-way floorstander with a Cerotar tweeter, dedicated midrange and twin 18cm woofers.
Evoke 50 or Contour 60i?
Choose the Evoke 50 When
- A more accessible three-way Dynaudio is required
- The Cerotar tweeter provides the required refinement
- The room suits twin 18cm woofers
- The Evoke cabinet finishes are preferred
- The overall budget must include suitable amplification
- The Evoke 50 provides the necessary scale and bass
Choose the Contour 60i When
- The Esotar2i tweeter is required
- Twin 23cm woofers suit the room
- Greater bass depth and power handling are priorities
- A substantially heavier cabinet can be accommodated
- The amplifier and source system justify the investment
- Contour-level construction and crossover engineering are required
The Dynaudio Contour 60i is a substantially more ambitious three-way floorstander with an Esotar2i tweeter, dedicated 15cm midrange and twin 23cm woofers.
Running-In Period
The Evoke 50 can be used immediately after installation, but the driver suspensions may continue to settle during the first several hours of normal playback.
Bass response, integration and overall ease may improve as the moving parts reach their intended flexibility.
Special test signals or continuous high-volume playback are unnecessary. Normal varied music at sensible levels is sufficient.
Cabinet and Driver Care
Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or very slightly damp cloth.
Do not use:
- Abrasive cleaning products
- Furniture polish
- Solvents
- Aerosol sprays
- Excessive water
Never touch the Cerotar soft dome. Dust on the MSP diaphragms or grilles should be removed gently with a clean, soft brush.
Protecting the Cabinet Finish
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, strong uneven artificial light, high humidity or extreme temperature changes.
Natural veneer can change colour gradually with age and exposure to light.
High-gloss lacquer should be cleaned carefully to reduce the risk of fine surface marks.
System Matching
Well Suited To
- Powerful high-quality integrated amplifiers
- Separate pre-amplifier and power-amplifier systems
- Premium streaming amplifiers
- Vinyl, CD and digital sources
- Medium and large listening rooms
- Listeners wanting substantial bass from passive speakers
- Dynaudio Evoke home cinema systems
- Carefully integrated active subwoofers
Check Before Buying
- The amplifier is suitable for a 4-ohm loudspeaker
- The amplifier can handle the published 3-ohm minimum
- The room can accommodate the cabinet and rear ports
- The floor can support 26.9kg per speaker
- The 305mm-wide floor footprint can be accommodated
- Safe two-person installation is possible
- The room suits the speaker’s bass capability
- The rest of the system matches the speakers’ performance
Related Dynaudio Products and Audio T Guides
Key Features
- Flagship Dynaudio Evoke loudspeaker
- Premium passive floorstanding design
- Supplied as a matched stereo pair
- Full three-way driver configuration
- 28mm Cerotar coated fabric soft-dome tweeter
- Dynaudio Hexis resonance-control inner dome
- Ferrite+ ceramic tweeter magnet
- Lightweight aluminium tweeter voice coil
- Dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver
- Contour-derived midrange technology
- One-piece MSP midrange cone
- 0.4mm midrange diaphragm
- Aluminium midrange voice coil
- Glass-fibre midrange voice-coil former
- Powerful neodymium midrange magnet
- Two dedicated 18cm Esotec+ MSP woofers
- One-piece MSP woofer cones
- 0.4mm woofer diaphragms
- Copper woofer voice coils
- Glass-fibre woofer voice-coil formers
- Aramid-fibre spiders
- Contour-derived long-throw surrounds
- Ferrite+ ceramic woofer magnets
- Model-specific three-way crossover
- 430Hz woofer-to-midrange crossover
- 3500Hz midrange-to-tweeter crossover
- Hybrid third-order and second-order topology
- Rear-ported bass-reflex cabinet
- Two-part foam bass-port plugs
- Open, partially restricted and closed port tuning
- 35Hz to 23kHz response within +/-3dB
- 87dB sensitivity
- 4-ohm rated impedance
- 3-ohm minimum impedance at approximately 100Hz
- 260W IEC long-term power handling
- Single-wire loudspeaker connections
- Curved and tapered cabinet
- Wide floor-support assembly
- Black removable grilles
- Black High Gloss finish
- White High Gloss finish
- Walnut Wood finish
- Blonde Wood finish
- 26.9kg weight per speaker
- 1162mm complete height
- Dynaudio Sub 6 performance-map compatibility
- Suitable for stereo and home cinema systems
- Up to eight-year total warranty after registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dynaudio Evoke 50 sold as a pair?
Yes. The Audio T product is supplied as a matched stereo pair, with each speaker packaged separately.
Is the Evoke 50 a three-way speaker?
Yes. It uses a dedicated tweeter, midrange driver and twin bass drivers.
Which drivers does it use?
Each speaker uses one 28mm Cerotar tweeter, one dedicated 15cm MSP midrange and two 18cm Esotec+ MSP woofers.
Which tweeter is fitted?
A 28mm Cerotar coated fabric soft-dome tweeter with Dynaudio’s Hexis inner dome.
What is the Hexis?
It is a dimpled inner dome positioned behind the tweeter diaphragm to control airflow and reduce unwanted internal resonance.
Why does the Evoke 50 use a dedicated midrange?
It allows the woofers to concentrate on deep bass while the lighter 15cm driver reproduces voices and instruments without large low-frequency cone movements.
What does MSP mean?
MSP stands for Magnesium Silicate Polymer, Dynaudio’s proprietary cone material.
What size are the woofers?
Each speaker uses two 18cm Esotec+ MSP woofers.
Why do the woofers use copper voice coils?
The additional moving mass suits their dedicated bass role, while the separate midrange driver handles the frequencies requiring a lighter moving system.
Which magnet does the midrange use?
The dedicated midrange uses a powerful neodymium magnet system.
What are the crossover frequencies?
Dynaudio specifies 430Hz and 3500Hz.
What is the crossover topology?
Dynaudio specifies a hybrid third-order and second-order passive crossover.
What type of enclosure is used?
A rear-ported bass-reflex cabinet.
Are foam port plugs included?
Yes. Two-part foam plugs provide fully open, partially restricted and fully closed port tuning.
What is the frequency response?
Dynaudio specifies 35Hz to 23kHz within +/-3dB.
What is the sensitivity?
87dB at 2.83V measured at one metre.
What is the rated impedance?
4 ohms.
What is the minimum impedance?
Dynaudio specifies a minimum of 3 ohms at approximately 100Hz.
Is the Evoke 50 difficult to drive?
It is not exceptionally inefficient, but its 4-ohm rating and 3-ohm minimum mean it benefits from a capable amplifier with good current delivery.
How much amplifier power is required?
There is no single correct figure. Room size, listening distance, preferred volume, current delivery and amplifier quality all matter.
Does it require a 260W amplifier?
No. The 260W figure is its IEC long-term power-handling specification, not a compulsory amplifier rating.
Can the speakers be bi-wired?
No. Each Evoke 50 uses one pair of loudspeaker terminals for conventional single wiring.
How far should the speakers be from the wall?
Begin with clear space behind the rear ports where practical, then move both speakers equally while assessing bass weight and definition.
Can the Evoke 50 be placed close to a wall?
Yes, although wall proximity will normally increase perceived bass output. The supplied two-part foam plugs can help where positioning flexibility is limited.
Should the speakers be toed in?
Experiment with equal toe-in on both channels. The optimum angle depends on the room, listening distance and preferred balance between focus and soundstage width.
Does the Evoke 50 require a subwoofer?
Not for most stereo systems. Its 35Hz published lower cutoff provides substantial bass, although a subwoofer can add headroom or specialist home cinema extension.
Is the Dynaudio Sub 6 compatible?
Yes. The Sub 6 includes a dedicated performance map for the Evoke 50.
Can the Evoke 50 be used in a home cinema?
Yes. It can form the front left and right channels of a Dynaudio Evoke multichannel system.
Which centre speaker matches it?
The Dynaudio Evoke 25C is the dedicated centre-channel speaker for the Evoke range.
Are removable grilles included?
Yes. Black removable grilles are supplied.
Which finishes are available?
Audio T currently lists Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut Wood and Blonde Wood, subject to availability.
What are the cabinet dimensions?
Dynaudio specifies 215 x 1140 x 307mm (W x H x D).
What are the dimensions including the feet and grilles?
Dynaudio specifies 305 x 1162 x 373mm (W x H x D).
How much does each speaker weigh?
Approximately 26.9kg.
How are the speakers packaged?
Each speaker is packaged separately, so a stereo pair is supplied in two cartons.
Do the speakers require running in?
They can be used immediately, but the drivers may continue to settle during the first several hours of normal playback.
What warranty is available?
Dynaudio passive speakers receive the applicable standard legal and manufacturer warranty. Registration within 12 months of purchase can extend total cover to 96 months, subject to Dynaudio’s full terms and proof of purchase.
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Dynaudio Evoke 50 demonstrations
- Comparisons with the Evoke 30, Emit 50 and Contour 60i
- Amplifier power, current and system-matching advice
- Assessment of compatibility with the published 3-ohm minimum
- Comparisons between integrated amplifiers and separate systems
- Room-size and listening-distance assessment
- Speaker positioning, spacing and toe-in setup
- Rear-port and wall-clearance guidance
- Two-part foam port-plug setup
- Deep-bass and room-mode advice
- Floor-support fitting and levelling guidance
- Hard-floor and carpet installation advice
- Safe delivery and two-person installation planning
- Speaker-cable selection and termination
- Dynaudio Sub 6 setup and integration
- Evoke 25C home cinema system matching
- AV receiver and separate power-amplifier advice
- Finish selection and cabinet-care guidance
- Home demonstrations may be available by arrangement
- Part exchange may be available on suitable existing equipment
- Dynaudio warranty-registration guidance
- Ongoing system, setup and after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store to arrange a demonstration or discuss amplifier, room, cable and system matching for the Dynaudio Evoke 50.