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Dynaudio Evoke 50 Floorstanding Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Evoke 50 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker from Dynaudio (Skanderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The flagship model of Dynaudio's Evoke series, it features a 28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis, a dedicated 15cm MSP neodymium midrange driver derived from the Contour range, and twin 18cm MSP Esotec+ woofers with adjustable rear-firing bass ports. Sensitivity is 87 dB, rated impedance is 4 ohms, IEC power handling is 260W, and frequency response extends from 35 Hz to 23 kHz. The Evoke 50 is compatible with both stereo two-channel listening and full Evoke multi-channel home cinema configurations using matching Evoke centre and surround speakers.

Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis and Contour-Derived Midrange Driver

The Evoke 50's Cerotar tweeter is a ground-up Dynaudio design drawing on technologies from three reference-tier products: the Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter, the Contour series, and the flagship Confidence range. Its 28mm precision-coated soft-dome diaphragm is paired with the Hexis inner dome, a secondary acoustic component positioned immediately behind the playing surface that intercepts unwanted resonant frequencies before they can reflect back through the diaphragm. The result is a smoother measured high-frequency response with less coloration and reduced listening fatigue at extended volumes. The Cerotar's motor system uses a strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet for maximum sensitivity, translating to cleaner, more honest treble reproduction. Below the Cerotar, a dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver is derived directly from the higher-end Contour range, using a powerful neodymium magnet, a 0.4mm-thin diaphragm, a glass-fibre voice-coil former, and an aluminium voice coil. Neodymium was chosen for its low mass and high magnetic flux density, enabling precise, fast control over the midrange band. The aluminium voice coil allows more windings for a given weight compared to copper, giving Dynaudio's engineers exceptional authority over driver response through the critical midrange frequencies. Crossover points are at 430 Hz between bass and midrange, and at 3,500 Hz between midrange and tweeter, using a three-way passive network.

Esotec+ Woofers, Long-Throw Design, and Adjustable Bass Ports

Handling the low frequencies in the Evoke 50 are two 18cm Esotec+ woofers, each built from Dynaudio's proprietary MSP diaphragm material and using copper voice coils rather than the aluminium coils of the midrange driver. As dedicated bass-only units, the woofers do not need the agility required for midrange reproduction, so higher moving mass is appropriate and beneficial for maximum bass power and control. Each woofer uses a Contour-derived long-throw surround for greater diaphragm excursion, extending bass depth and improving low-frequency dynamics. The cones are each formed from a single piece of MSP, ensuring rigidity and consistent mechanical coupling to the glass-fibre voice-coil former via the Balance Ribs visible around the cone centre. Nomex spiders maintain precise cone centering under high excursion. The cabinet is rear-ported with a distinctive three-stage adjustability system: each rear port includes a two-part foam plug that can be fully removed for maximum bass extension, partially inserted for a balanced near-wall response, or fully inserted to close the port entirely. This allows the Evoke 50's bass tuning to be adjusted for free-space placement, near-wall placement, or corner placement without any electronic intervention.

Key Features

• Cerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Dynaudio's 28mm soft-dome tweeter drawing on Confidence, Contour, and Esotar Forty technology, with the Hexis inner dome for resonance control and a Ferrite+ ceramic magnet for extended sensitivity and fatigue-free treble.
• Contour-Derived 15cm MSP Midrange Driver: A dedicated neodymium midrange unit from the Contour range, with a 0.4mm diaphragm, glass-fibre voice-coil former, and aluminium voice coil for precise, agile midrange performance at the Evoke 50's price point.
• Twin 18cm MSP Esotec+ Woofers: Two long-throw bass drivers with copper voice coils and Ferrite+ ceramic magnets, providing substantial low-frequency output and control with bass extension to 35 Hz.
• Three-Stage Adjustable Bass Ports: Two-part rear-firing port foam plugs with three tuning positions, fully open, half-open, and fully closed, allowing bass response to be tailored to room placement without electronic equalization.
• Three-Way Passive Crossover: Crossover network at 430 Hz and 3,500 Hz, keeping each driver operating in its optimal frequency range and enabling seamless integration between the Cerotar tweeter, neodymium midrange, and Esotec+ woofers.
• Single-Piece MSP Cone Construction: Each driver cone is formed from a single unbroken piece of Magnesium Silicate Polymer, maximising rigidity, minimising self-resonance, and ensuring consistent mechanical coupling between the cone and voice-coil former.
• Four Furniture-Grade Finishes: Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut Wood, and Blonde Wood, all produced to Dynaudio's furniture-grade cabinet and finishing standards.
• Home Cinema Compatible: Functions as the front left and right speakers in a full Evoke multi-channel system, matching with the Evoke 25C centre, Evoke 10 surrounds, and Dynaudio Sub 3 or Sub 6 subwoofers.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dynaudio Evoke 50?

The Dynaudio Evoke 50 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker built in Denmark and the flagship model of Dynaudio's Evoke series. It features a 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, a dedicated 15cm MSP neodymium midrange driver from the Contour range, and twin 18cm MSP Esotec+ woofers in a rear-ported cabinet with adjustable foam port plugs. Sensitivity is 87 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, power handling is 260W IEC, and frequency response extends from 35 Hz to 23 kHz.

How does the Dynaudio Evoke 50 compare to the Focal Aria 936 or Polk Audio Reserve R700?

The Dynaudio Evoke 50, Focal Aria 936, and Polk Audio Reserve R700 are all three-way floorstanders competing in the mid-tier audiophile segment. The Focal Aria 936 uses Focal's flax cone drivers and an aluminium-magnesium inverted dome tweeter in a front-ported bass reflex design, with a slightly more forward midrange character. The Polk Reserve R700 uses Polk's proprietary Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter and StereoHeight drivers in a wide baffle design. The Evoke 50 distinguishes itself through its fully dedicated midrange driver derived from the Contour range, the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis from the Confidence line, and the three-stage adjustable rear ports, providing more placement flexibility than either competitor while delivering Dynaudio's characteristic tonal accuracy and imaging precision.

What is the Hexis inner dome and why does the Evoke 50 have it?

Hexis is a small secondary dome positioned directly behind the Cerotar tweeter's 28mm playing surface inside the Evoke 50. Its function is to intercept resonant standing waves that would otherwise develop in the cavity behind the tweeter diaphragm and reflect back through it, causing frequency response irregularities and audible coloration. By disrupting this resonance path, Hexis produces a smoother measured treble response and reduces the mechanical stress on the tweeter at sustained listening volumes. The technology was first developed for Dynaudio's flagship Confidence loudspeaker line before being extended to the Evoke series.

How do the adjustable bass ports work on the Evoke 50?

Each Evoke 50 speaker includes two-part foam plugs for its rear-firing bass reflex ports. The plugs can be configured in three positions: fully removed for maximum bass extension in free-space placement away from walls, partially inserted to reduce bass loading when the speakers are positioned near a rear wall, or fully inserted to close the port entirely for corner placement or rooms with significant low-frequency room gain. This mechanical adjustment requires no amplifier or equalizer settings and can be changed at any time as listening positions or room configurations change.

Can the Dynaudio Evoke 50 be used in a home cinema system?

Yes, the Evoke 50 is fully compatible with Dynaudio's Evoke multi-channel lineup as the front left and right speakers. Matching components include the Evoke 25C centre channel speaker, Evoke 10 bookshelf surrounds, and either the Sub 3 or Sub 6 subwoofer depending on room size and output requirements. Dynaudio voices all Evoke series models consistently, ensuring tonal continuity across channels in a surround sound configuration. What Hi-Fi? tested the Evoke 50 as part of a complete 5.1 Evoke system and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Where can I buy the Dynaudio Evoke 50 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The Dynaudio Evoke 50 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 demonstration or to discuss system matching options for stereo or home cinema use.

What amplifier works best with the Dynaudio Evoke 50?

The Evoke 50 is rated at 4 ohms with a minimum impedance of 3 ohms at 100 Hz and 87 dB sensitivity, making it best suited to a high-current solid-state integrated amplifier rather than an AV receiver. A minimum of 100W into 4 ohms is recommended for dynamic performance at moderate to high listening levels, with more headroom beneficial in larger rooms. Integrated amplifiers from NAD, Hegel, Exposure, Parasound, or Bryston at appropriate output ratings are all compatible choices. Dynaudio designs the Evoke 50's impedance curve to be more forgiving than the nominal 4-ohm rating suggests, but a dedicated high-current design remains the preferred pairing.