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Dynaudio Evoke 20 Standmount Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Evoke 20 is a two-way standmount loudspeaker from Dynaudio (Skanderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Part of Dynaudio's Evoke series, it combines a 28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis inner dome and a 18cm MSP Esotec+ mid/bass driver with 52mm aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived long-throw surround in a rear-ported bass reflex enclosure. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 6 ohms, IEC power handling is 180W, and frequency response extends from 40 Hz to 23 kHz. A second-order crossover at 3,200 Hz is driven by Ferrite+ ceramic magnets on both drivers. Each speaker is designed and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark, available in four furniture-grade finishes.

Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Confidence and Special Forty Technology in the Evoke Series

The Evoke 20's Cerotar tweeter marked the debut of this driver family when the Evoke series launched, drawing simultaneously on technologies from two of Dynaudio's most celebrated products. The design methodology comes from the award-winning Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter, and the flagship Esotar3 found in the Confidence range. The 28mm precision-coated soft dome carries a coating applied in specific locations and thicknesses, a process derived from the development of Dynaudio's most exclusive speakers, to optimise high-frequency performance across the dome surface. Behind the dome sits the Hexis inner dome, a secondary element that shapes airflow in the rear chamber to smooth the tweeter's frequency response and eliminate unwanted resonances. At the time of the Evoke 20's introduction, the Hexis was a technology found only in Dynaudio's Confidence flagship range. The Cerotar's strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system was also new, replacing the ferrite magnet configurations of earlier Dynaudio standmount tweeters to increase sensitivity and improve dynamic resolution. The second-order crossover hands off to the Cerotar at 3,200 Hz, a relatively high crossover point that keeps the mid/bass driver operating in its optimal band and allows the Cerotar to be introduced at a frequency where its off-axis performance and integration characteristics are at their strongest.

18cm MSP Esotec+ Mid/Bass Driver: Long-Throw Surround and Aluminium Voice Coil

The Evoke 20's 18cm Esotec+ mid/bass driver uses Dynaudio's proprietary MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) diaphragm material, formed as a single piece including the dust cap, with Balance Ribs bonded directly to the glass-fibre voice-coil former below. This one-piece construction eliminates the adhesive joints found in two-piece cone assemblies and provides an exceptionally direct, consistent mechanical coupling between the cone surface and the voice coil. The driver's 52mm aluminium voice coil was chosen over copper for this specific application because aluminium provides the correct balance of winding height, mass, and electrical characteristics to handle both bass power and midrange detail simultaneously. A Nomex spider maintains precise driver centring under excursion, and the Contour-derived seamless long-throw surround allows a greater throw ratio than conventional surrounds, extending low-frequency output and improving dynamic punch from the compact cabinet. The strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system, new to the Evoke range, provides more precisely directed magnetic flux to the voice coil than the ferrite magnet configurations of Dynaudio's previous standmount designs, improving efficiency and tightening control over cone movement across the driver's full operating band.

Key Features

• Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Dynaudio's 28mm precision-coated soft-dome tweeter drawing on Esotar Forty and Confidence Esotar3 technologies, featuring the Hexis inner dome for resonance control and a Ferrite+ ceramic magnet for increased sensitivity and natural, fatigue-free treble.
• 18cm MSP Esotec+ Mid/Bass Driver: A one-piece MSP cone with 52mm aluminium voice coil, Contour-derived long-throw seamless surround, and Ferrite+ ceramic magnet, providing extended bass throw and precise midrange control from a compact standmount chassis.
• 6-Ohm Impedance: A nominal 6-ohm load, more amplifier-friendly than the 4-ohm designs common in Dynaudio's Contour and Confidence ranges, compatible with a broader range of integrated amplifiers while maintaining the linearity benefits of the lower-sensitivity Ferrite+ magnet systems.
• Second-Order Crossover at 3,200 Hz: A two-way second-order network crossing at 3,200 Hz, using high-grade passive components from the same supplier relationships used across Dynaudio's Evoke, Contour, and Confidence ranges.
• One-Piece MSP Cone Construction: The mid/bass diaphragm and dust cap are formed from a single continuous piece of MSP, eliminating adhesive joint compliance variation and providing a solid direct mechanical coupling to the glass-fibre voice-coil former via the Balance Ribs.
• Rear-Ported Bass Reflex Cabinet: A tapered and rounded MDF enclosure with hidden driver mounting screws and a rear-firing bass reflex port, extending low-frequency response to 40 Hz from a cabinet sized for stand mounting on dedicated speaker stands.
• Four Furniture-Grade Finishes: Black High Gloss and White High Gloss with new multi-layer glass-like lacquer, plus Walnut Wood and Blonde Wood open-veneer options, all designed for real living spaces after field research by Dynaudio's design team.
• Jupiter Acoustic Measurement Facility: The Evoke 20 was designed and voiced at Dynaudio's world-class Jupiter anechoic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark, using the same R and D infrastructure applied to every product across the company's full range.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dynaudio Evoke 20?

The Dynaudio Evoke 20 is a two-way standmount loudspeaker built in Denmark and part of Dynaudio's Evoke series. It features a 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis inner dome, an 18cm MSP Esotec+ mid/bass driver with 52mm aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived long-throw surround, and a rear-ported bass reflex cabinet. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 6 ohms, power handling is 180W IEC, frequency response extends from 40 Hz to 23 kHz, and the second-order crossover is set at 3,200 Hz.

How does the Dynaudio Evoke 20 compare to the KEF LS50 Meta or Sonus faber Sonetto II?

The Dynaudio Evoke 20, KEF LS50 Meta, and Sonus faber Sonetto II are all premium two-way standmount loudspeakers in a competitive price tier. The KEF LS50 Meta uses KEF's coaxial Uni-Q driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology for the tweeter rear, providing a distinctive point-source character from a sealed enclosure. The Sonus faber Sonetto II uses Sonus faber's DAD tweeter and cellulose cone woofer in an Italian-crafted cabinet with a warm tonal signature. The Evoke 20 differentiates itself with the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis from the Confidence range, a one-piece MSP Esotec+ cone with Contour-derived surround, a 6-ohm impedance that is more amplifier-friendly than the LS50 Meta's nominal 8-ohm but occasionally demanding curve, and Dynaudio's Jupiter facility-measured design approach prioritising tonal accuracy and long-term listening quality.

What is the Hexis inner dome in the Evoke 20's Cerotar tweeter?

Hexis is a small secondary dome positioned directly behind the 28mm Cerotar tweeter diaphragm. When the tweeter dome moves, it creates pressure waves that propagate rearward into the cavity behind the diaphragm. Without control, these rear waves can reflect off the back of the tweeter assembly and pass back through the dome, introducing frequency response irregularities and increased distortion. The Hexis shapes this rear-cavity airflow, suppressing the resonance path and producing a smoother measured high-frequency response. At the time of the Evoke 20's introduction, Hexis was a technology found exclusively in Dynaudio's flagship Confidence range before being extended to the Evoke series.

What stands should I use with the Dynaudio Evoke 20?

The Evoke 20 is optimised for use on rigid, mass-loaded dedicated speaker stands that position the tweeter at seated ear height, typically around 60 to 75 cm from the floor depending on chair height and listening position. Dynaudio's own Stand 20 is the matching stand designed specifically for the Evoke 20's 215mm footprint. A stable, non-resonant stand that makes firm contact with the speaker's base is important for the Evoke 20's bass performance and imaging precision, as any stand-induced mechanical colouration will reach the mid/bass driver's operating band.

What amplifier works best with the Dynaudio Evoke 20?

The Evoke 20 is rated at 6 ohms with 86 dB sensitivity and 180W IEC power handling, making it compatible with a wider range of integrated amplifiers than Dynaudio's 4-ohm Contour and Confidence models. A minimum of 50W into 6 ohms is adequate for small rooms, with 100W or more recommended for medium to large spaces or higher listening levels. Integrated amplifiers from Cambridge Audio, Rega, NAD, or Naim at appropriate output levels are well-matched choices. Multiple reviewers note that the Evoke 20 scales meaningfully with amplifier quality, rewarding higher-specification upstream components with improved soundstage and dynamic resolution.

Where can I buy the Dynaudio Evoke 20 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Dynaudio Evoke 20 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Dynaudio dealer serving customers in Buffalo, Western New York, and across the United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a listening demonstration or to discuss stand and amplifier pairing options for your room.

How does the Evoke 20 differ from the Special Forty?

The Dynaudio Special Forty and Evoke 20 are both two-way standmounts built in Denmark, but the Special Forty is an anniversary-edition design at a higher price point with a fundamentally different driver and crossover architecture. The Special Forty uses the exclusive Esotar Forty tweeter with dual airflow management systems, a 17cm MSP woofer with hybrid neodymium-ferrite magnet and AirFlow Basket, and a first-order crossover at 2,000 Hz with Phase and Impedance Alignment. The Evoke 20 uses the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, an 18cm Esotec+ woofer with aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived surround, and a second-order crossover at 3,200 Hz. The Evoke 20's larger 18cm woofer and higher crossover point give it a different balance of bass and midrange character, while the Special Forty's first-order crossover provides less phase distortion and greater driver overlap at the cost of a steeper amplifier compatibility requirement.