The Dynaudio Evoke 10 Audiophiliac speaker review

[@AdrianIII]

Each and every speaker, little or big, is wonderful in its own way.

[@chrisb1292]

I'm using a pair of Evoke 10 in tandem with a NAD C 700 as a nearfield solution. Can't stress enough how detailed, dynamic and overall pleasant those speakers sound!

[@tonyexpert9386]

Great review. Just bought the Evoke 10. Its right on par with the review. Very smooth, rich & warm sound, with great details and dynamic. Definitively a keeper !

[@ld4974]

6 months later, still happy with them?

[@tonyexpert9386]

@@ld4974 Yes still have them and love them. Powered by a Hegel H95.

[@ld4974]

@@tonyexpert9386 Thanks, appreciate the info.

[@connorduke4619]

I just bought them as well, for a small room. Terrific speaker, no noticeable weaknesses!

[@tamil.f.3734]

Excellent review and a very much same experience to my own. I bought the Dynaudio Evoke 10 in April this year. I agree with Steve that they have some qualities of the Harbeths. But compared to Harbeths the Dynaudio Evoke are more detailed and fast. Like Harbeths on steroids. I also had the KEF R3s for some time and sold them. They are both very detailed and fun speakers. The Evokes are better and more relaxed with streaming digital music and lower quality recordings. I can listen to the Evokes all day long while discovering new music from Qobuz and Apple Music. With the KEF R3s I would get very exited at first and then tired of listening after hour or two. If you need bigger sound I would recommend going for the next speaker in Evoke line. I did eventually buy the Evoke 50 floor stander for another room. I feel like I have reached my audiophile endgame with these.

[@gustavos366]

Many thanks for your comments. I have the Kef R3 and was wondering how they would compare to the Evoke. Which amp are you using? What kind of music do you like best?

[@tamil.f.3734]

@Gustavo S. My set up is Evoke 10, Naim Unity Nova 80W integrated amp with internal DAC+streamer. Second system with Evoke 50, Naim Supernait 2 80W integrated and separate DAC+Streamer Naim NDX 2, Technics SL1500C turntable. The Naim amplifiers have a great synergy with Dynaudio. I tried the Evoke 50 with Hegel 590 300W and liked it but not as much as the Naim. The Hegel is a superb amp and the combo with Evoke 50 had an unbelievable midrange, warmer, fuller and meatier sound than the Naim. Naim on the other hand a little more sparkle in the top end while being still relaxed and well balanced. Hegel is also more expensive. Another amp I had a chance to test for few weeks was Yamaha A-S3000 with 3000 series CD player and it had a great balanced sound, almost tube like sweet treble.

[@tamil.f.3734]

@Gustavo S. I also had a chance to listen to the bigger stand mount Evoke 20 side by side with Dynaudio Special 40 and Dynaudio Contour 20 (higher up line). From playing a few songs at a dealership I could not tell the difference between the Evoke 20 and Special Forty. The dealer told me they share a lot of the same technology as they do with the higher up line Contour. The Contours 20 were maybe little bit more detailed but not as relaxed treble compared to the Evoke 20.

[@tamil.f.3734]

@Gustavo S. Majority of my favourite music is contemporary and well recored. Contemporary Jazz like Matthew Halsall, Portico Quartet, Go Go Penguin, Mammal Hands. Ambient post classical like Neil Frahms, Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richer, Olafur Arnalds, Luke Howard, Joep Beving. Indie rock like Grizzly Bear Warpaint, Radiohead. Some classical symphonies like Beethoven, Dvorak, Ravel. Wagner overtures. New and old choral music like Voces8, Talis Scholars. I also play older recordings. Jazz from late 50s and early 60s like Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus.70s and 80s rock Velvet Underground, Bauhouse, Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees. Some of which are not well recorded.

[@tamil.f.3734]

There is a sound demo at other channel for Evoke 50, the bigger floor stander in the evoke line kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoCUXmmFrZlomsU . Obviously the Evoke 10 don't sound as big as the Evoke 50 and the dedicated midrange driver of the 50s adds definition but the sound flavour is very consistent across the range. And another one here with dealer presentation of the whole line kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5ach4qNmp6mj6M

[@DonHamlin]

This was an especially enjoyable review. Your enthusiasm for the speaker really came across combined with a great description of its qualities. The comparison to the KEF was a perfect ending.

[@BastognePitBull]

I just listened to the 20's and I was beyond impressed. The source was a super expensive DAC and amp. Soundstage and image were incredible. Acoustic guitar was really, really good. The guitar player was on a stool in the room. Same with piano.

[@cmessi]

Did you buy them?

[@markfreedman2470]

Kudos for this review. I’ve always had a sweet spot in my heart for Dynaudio speakers. It’s good to know they’re still making great speakers. Thanks.

[@billbones1000]

Steve man thanks for turning me on to this drum recording! I've already been sitting at the kit for a half hour pulling out parts and learning them.....you just gave me a weekend long project! Thanks dude.

[@jlmain5777]

So Steve, you’ve always been very positive in your reviews of Dynaudio speakers going back to your CNET time. You seem to especially recommend their small bookshelves for small rooms, so there must be something there. Nice review. Good Ellington story.

[@suzigti92]

I recently Purchased the bigger brother Evoke 20. Amazing sound! Dynaudio is still making some of the best in class speakers out there.

[@feggelindh7584]

suzigti92 like them ? driving them with .? thx for reply

[@edshipe2555]

Are the Evoke 20s still sounding good to you. I either buy them or Buchardt S400s. TY

[@cmessi]

​@@edshipe2555what did you buy eventually?

[@taxidriver7017]

Great, little speakers, I got mine in blonde wood finish and they look fantastic. I've paired them with Denon PMA 1600 integrated amp, what a combo. Before I had a Rega Elex r, not good enough for Dynaudio, rock and metal music sounded so so. Now, with a Denon, a sensational amp, they're rocking!

[@LordVictorHalgaard]

Harbeth used to source drivers from Dynaudio, so it's no surprise they share some kinship in sound signature/presentation :)

[@drwavedawg]

We need to see some big JBLs in your home for reviews. Especially now that we’ve heard so much about the Klipsches

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

That will be great to see, good idea👍

[@minho4575]

Klipsch is always < JBL in sound offs..

[@brianh6736]

Amazing shirt, love Dynaudio, love audience 50’s old but venerable.

[@MazBringsby]

Yeah, that shirt is a work of art.

[@jeppepedersen7006]

I live 12 minutes away from the factory in Jutland, Skanderborg. I own a pair of Audience 42 and a matching center speaker

[@mikem4214]

Thanks for this review...I caught the Dynaudio bug 20+ years ago, starting with a Madison/Dynaudio kit just before Dynaudio pulled their drivers from the DIY marketplace. Sadly, this floor standers didn't meet the WAF, so Dynaudio Audience 40's have been my mains for a while. May not be big, but I enjoy what I hear.

[@Phloored]

Hey! Ditto on madisound . I have engineer friend and we each got the driver's with the MTM setup and got all the crossover upgrades. We built our own cabs. I did mine in a teal blue with white oak baffles. I need to get another amp.My hafler went belly up. Thinking about outlaw audio receiver but not sure it has the Ooomph. The hafler is 200 wpc. These speakers are my end of the rainbow . They impress me everyone i use them. I think we paid like 800 bucks for the kit plus about 100 in wood. My buddy said he saw some dynaudios at the industry show ( this was about 1992 iirc) and ones speced out like ours would cost about 3-3500 . It took some time and assistance to build the boxes and it was the best audio move i ever made. Happy to this day!

[@mikem4214]

@@Phloored I 'assembled' the full kit including cabinets from Madisound, with the upgraded crossovers and dynamat (?) for additional damping. I forget the full kit price, but I know it was about 40% (inc. tax and delivery) of the comparable retail Dynaudio speaker. You definitely sacrifice re-sale opportunity but if you trust some of the kit companies, and are familiar with some of their drivers (Scan Speak, Seas, Morel, Fostex etc) there is some definite bang for your buck.

[@Pinguch]

I love my Evoke 10, gorgeous sounding speakers!

[@brendanlucero8585]

Would you recommend them? I'm deciding between them and the B&W 706 S2s

[@cmessi]

​@@brendanlucero8585different speakers

[@johngordon34]

I have them and I’m blown away by house smooth and accurate they are. I also have the center channel and ditto on the performance.

[@benjaminqilafku5714]

Steave thanks for showing close up views of the gears you talk about.

[@DamionG1987]

Dynaudio Special 40 speakers are amazing! I love those.

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

Dynaudio rocks so does Steve👍

[@pauld7069]

Fun with bookshelf speakers. Great points on near field listening. Not something everyone might be aware of as an option.

[@vladimirdorta6692]

I hope Steve gets to review any model in the latest Dynaudio Confidence line. Surely among the best in the world.

[@alt4134]

Dynaudio Evoke 10 itself bought six months ago. From the sound can not be called monitor, they are with the nature of very good speakers and home audio fit perfectly! Special admiration deserves the supply of low frequencies, without dips in the range! p. s. listen to DAC Lynx d78 + Hegel H90.

[@tonyexpert9386]

No boomy bass ?

[@cmessi]

​@@tonyexpert9386Not the 10. 20 has.

[@roqsteady5290]

Thanks for review, very helpful to me and is about the only independent review on line! So... Wow! Went to hear these at my local store and loved them, they are so relaxing to listen to and create a feeling of space - reminiscent of the valve system I had years ago. Was concerned about the sensitivity, because I have a Naim Qute 2 (now discontinued) to drive them and it is only 30w. Fortunately the store had a second hand Qute 1 and they demoed the Evoke 10s with that and it was easily able to drive them to volumes higher than I need - Naim watts > other watts I guess :). Bought some in the white oak finish, definitely those look very modern Scandinavian. So thanks again for timely review.

[@rolandlickert2904]

I have the Dynaudio DM 3/7 not in production now but what I like about them they can play loud if needed and a great bass at the same time it can be refind and detailed a great all round speaker but it needs some power to shine one cannot go wrong with Dynaudio

[@nelsondav100]

Love both my Excite x18s and Excite x38s

[@marvinlungwitz4875]

Not surprised the little Dynaudios do well with energy and dynamics, it’s been in their DNA for years. Good review. 👍

[@JonXVX]

Great review! Would love to hear a review on the Evoke 50 speakers if you ever get the chance.....

[@peterrabbitwarren]

I remember hearing some Dynaudio bookshelfs c 28 years ago and was amazed. If they have improved at all since then you'd be mad not to consider them. Unfortunately I've never owned any but one day....nice shirt Steve

[@DSupremeLounge]

Nice review. I have the Focus 160”s and they’re keepers. Thanks Steve

[@slidetek]

Thanks for another great review that I've watched half a dozen times. I'm looking at a radical downsize in speakers (post divorce and tiny townhouse) so coming to grips with "cute" speakers. The worst part is all of my local brick and mortar stores are gone, how _do_ people buy online? Ugh. Thanks to guys like you I have a fighting chance. 2 magic points here were _mid-field_ and _low listening levels._ I know so many speakers need to start moving to come alive, one value of small-ish drivers I suppose. My Thiels were 12+ feet away. I've always liked Dynaudio. The Revel M16's also look good, although you did say moderate listening levels. Elac Adante also on the short list (but getting big). It's kind of funny that these guys are making affordable gear (I guess in part because home theater) when they used to be in the stratosphere.

[@Audfile]

Finally. Nobody reviews Dynaudio.

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Their loss. Certainly not ours.

[@bh69videa]

Evoke 10 or 20 ? I hope 20 can be better for low volume listening (because of more pronounced bass = built in loudness). I never listen loud, so most important things for me are ability to play quiet and fluid, natural sound with no harshness, not tiring, not too much upper mids (I can't stand aggresive sax or violin, ringing highs make me tinitus). I'm looking for airy, detailed, but partly forgiving pleasant speakers exceling in reproduction of acoustic music, classic, opera and human voices, but able to swing and dance with jazz and rock music too. I want to pair them with Marantz PM7000N (very good reviews and I like possibility to play from USB disc, streaming and internet radios). Small room (

[@bh69videa]

One more question - are Evoke's tweeters filled with ferrofluid ?

[@tlhuffman]

I watch this channel all the time, I am a Patreon supporter, and I really appreciate it. However, one of the downsides of these independently run Internet review sites is the ENDLESS parade of small, 2-way bookshelf speakers. This is simply a practical factor. They are inexpensive to ship and easy to setup. I would suggest, however, that a majority of audiophiles listen to larger speakers. I just feel that this substantial audience is not being served.

[@lukethreepointo6628]

Thanks, Steve! Great review! I think these speakers may be the next stop on my audiophile journey. I’m currently breaking-in the new-to-me Klipsch RB 600s. I’m still getting used to them. One thing for sure- they are very alive and immediate. I find them most enjoyable on somewhat rough around the edges blues. Now that I think of it, as soon as I’m back home I’m putting on my 180g reissue of Led Zeppelin II 🤩 My original system consists of LS50s driven by the Parasound Halo Integrated paired with REL 212/SE. At the moment, I’m missing something in my system. I could probably get some improvements by playing with the speaker placement some more. The room is large and irregular shape overall close to 25’ x 25’ x 7’6”. The speakers are 4’ into the room and away for side walls. I sit an equal distance from the speakers as they are in the relationship to each other- about 9’ triangle. Perhaps it’s the way the speakers interact with my room. I have the volume, I’m just missing the magic. I had magic many times in a large variety of systems over the years at all sorts of price points. From Andrew Jones’ little Pioneer bookshelf speakers to the KEF Blades based $70K rig I owned for a while. I’m in relentless pursuit of this magic. The excitement of rediscovering my vast music library in analog and digital. Perhaps the little Dynaudio can be the spark I need. I’m vibing with this speaker just like originally did the LS50s when they came out- and they did not disappoint me one bit. Amazing speaker on so many levels that keep on giving. I have to give Dynaudio a serious audition. P.S. For the first time ever in my life I now not only am living a dream of Hi-Fi room, I can actually build up a collection of awesome speakers for any listening mood I may be in at the time. Small Maggies LRS, Elac dual concentric 6” bookshelf, and the above reviewed Dynaudios make the shot list of the next stops for me. Maybe some Harbeths- never experienced their flavor.

[@maasdude]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a pair of walnut Evoke 10s here in Germany, and really dig their sound and looks. Just a small heads up for anyone thinking about buying Evokes and expecting that all Evoke speakers are still fully made in Denmark. They’re not. When I unboxed mine, I noticed that they have “Made in China” stickers and writing on the back above the binding posts. I checked directly with Dynaudio, and they confirmed that (except for the drivers, which they claim are still made in Denmark) production of the Evokes was moved to China as demand grew. So check with your dealer before ordering if this is important to you.

[@peterwood2633]

So check if you're a biggot from 1970s who thinks quality is dictated solely to a country in which a product is made? Got it

[@glenhenderson3429]

@@peterwood2633 Or maybe some people have principles and choose to boycott a dictatorship that persecute Uyghurs.

[@mofatuzi]

@@glenhenderson3429 what about you guys kill black people?

[@themastroiannis]

as always, i'm here not only for your speaker's review....but to find out what albums you listened to. will definitely check the Ellington, Mingus, Roach album! can't believe i didn't even know existed! wow! thanks!

[@Lex-pw9yx]

Great videos and reviews. I'm going to be on the market for outdoor speakers and am hoping you'll do a review on a few good choices. Thanks

[@damianzaninovich4900]

You seem to be enjoying your job. I want to hear that Duke Ellington. JBL 530’s were $300pr last night from JBL so I couldn’t resist.

[@mrmaschinaadventures]

Damian, you're the luckiest bastard on the planet, the 530s are my select reference standmount and lovely. JBL are idiots for deep discounting them occasionally as they do, which is your good fortune. I sell them here from China in Cherrywood, basically at full price, $1000 / pair. Cheers, Mario, Dragon Quartz Audio, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qni6aqekmriNrtk

[@garysmith8455]

Steve, I really liked the little 'magic' trick with that CD case you performed (((O:

[@yvesboutin5604]

Pursuit of perfect system wasn't as impressed as you were with the Evoke 10. Maybe the speakers are sensitive to source and amplification. Still good to have diverging opinions, make us want to investigate further.Thank you!

[@AmericanConstellation]

I have Joseph Audio Infiite Slope 2's with five drivers in each....I know at least the tweeters are Dynaudio....They sound fantastic!

[@johnbelfry1652]

I would love you too review the Evoke 30's I have a pair and I think they sound very good for their size

[@danieloherrick6332]

What amp are you using? Thanks

[@AndreasHalvardsson]

The Sheffield Drum Record - thank you Steve!

[@MazBringsby]

I love your shirt.

[@antigen4]

once a salesman, always a salesman!

[@ryousuketakahashi5038]

Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN :D

[@ericjensen9091]

No eyeball tweeter. 😒 I like my Dynaudios to have eyeballs. However I was happy to see them finally start using magnetic grills.

[@Gadgetdad007]

I have all the speakers I need such as a pair of Klipsch RP-600M & Jamo Pro 400ex for the parties 🎉

[@gigar9000]

Hey Steve, have you ever considered replacing your window glass with thick laminated glass, this would reduce the noise coming into your home considerably. Coupled with thick floor to ceiling curtains will be even better.

[@JEG6919]

Bookshelf speakers as far as the eye can see today. Pick one to listen to with your glass of wine.

[@everydaycarry1328]

Most of Dyn's lineup are low sensitivity I got a great deal on a 5 piece set ( 2 pairs and a center) for Audience 52SE . For what I paid I still haven't found anything close to the price that's going to improve anything! I still have them and I still power them with a updated (modded) Sunfire Cinema Grande Architect's Choice series II which as you stated I need to power these hungry Lautsprechern.

[@ManiVaas]

Steve could you make a video why does Dynaudio sound always best superior and impress us beyond their size, I amazed of their technology

[@Mister_Fixit]

Mine excite x34 is not ready to be replaced yet 😁

[@edshipe2555]

Just found out about the evoke series considering either the Evoke 20 or Buchardt S400s. Anyone have knowledge or heard the Voke 20 would appreciate your input. Also thanks again for the great review Steve. Ed

[@bobsabin]

Ascend Sierra 2EX is a ridiculously good speaker for the same price and I think would smoke these. Would love someday to hear your thoughts.

[@martytoo]

Hey. I've not listened to my Sheffield drum record in a long time. Today or tomorrow at the latest!

[@scottygdaman]

I've recently purchased a couple of these small speakers that have become popular.. not these exact ones or brand i really did enjoy them especially after a few months of break in the Edifires especially so. But at the end of the day what am i going to do with small speakers? Their awesome no doubt but ....it was fun just can't see little speakers doing it for me.

[@idc7305]

Great review. Thanks! Since you mentioned the Harbeth P3esr, How’s the midrange delivery vs. the P3esr? Thank you.

[@charlesclifton1006]

Steve, the reference to the Harbeths got my attention although I do realize they are "not". In any case, how do you think these would marry-up with a set of Aegirs or even one Aegir?

[@RennieAsh]

The annoying thing about Dynaudio is, what do you get for the more expensive models? They've looked like the same drivers since forever and cabinets just get slightly prettier :)

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Ahhh...but the sound. That's why they're still around.

[@pennfootball71]

I have the XEO 10 Dynaudio active speaker for my desktop..The things go down to 40 hertz have DSP and separate amps fro the tweeters and woofers. I hook them up toe new Mytek Brooklyn DDAC+ with an SBooster power supply on that DAC + and OH MY GOD IS IT HEAVEN in HIFI near field for my computer desktop system. I am in NJ you should come by my house to listen oneday if you are ever near the Princeton area.Main system is Naim unit star and monitor Gold 200 towers.

[@AnandaSh4k3]

Im kind of a newb at this stuff, but I thought the xeo 10s came with everything you needed to get them playing. Does hooking them up to an external dac make a difference in sound?

[@pennfootball71]

@@AnandaSh4k3 Depends on the Dac! The Xeo 10 has bluetooth and an internal dac that is great but the Mytek Brooklyn Dac+ is in another league.

[@cybergod77]

Steve, pls review their special forty

[@Drackleyrva]

I have them----excellent speakers!!

[@cybergod77]

@@Drackleyrva gd for u...heard a demo clip on youtube and I was smitten

[@cremersalex]

I really love the finish on those. Someone in my city is selling his red (!) Special Forties, but I already have the C1s. I would almost buy them simply because of the way they look.

[@toucheslapper]

He already has done a small review. Just not in video format. Google it.

[@tamil.f.3734]

I own the Evoke 10 and also Evoke 50 floorstander (see my experience in other comments). And I had a chance to listen to the bigger stand mount Evoke 20 side by side with Dynaudio Special 40 and Dynaudio Contour 20 (higher up line). From playing a few songs at a dealership I could not tell the difference between the Evoke 20 and Special 40. The dealer told me they share a lot of the same technology as they do with the higher up line Contour. The Contours 20 were maybe little bit more detailed but not as relaxed treble compared to the Evoke 20.

[@mzondi1970]

in the market for speakers right now. This would be the upper end of my price range. Anyone ever listen to Dynaudio on Yamaha electronics? I have the as 501 and listen in a small room. Anything from Chopin to Tool . Others I am looking at are B/W 603 and the 607. I have elac 6.2 now so this would be a big jump.

[@papapatriot]

I enjoy your reviews and the music showcase of artist and bands. What is the brand of speaker wire that you use and recommend?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Nordost

[@barneyjones5174]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Why?

[@brandonburr4900]

Steve, Did I hear that right that this dynaudio line is replacing the focus and excited line? They must be sliming down their lineup. Just seemed like not long ago they just came out with a newer focus line up? Thanks!

[@sheerkhanful]

While you’re in this neck of the woods speaker wise you might consider giving Dali Rubicon 2’s a shot. I auditioned both them and Dynaudio Special 40’s a while back, driven by a Naim amp and went hard for the Dali’s when it was over. After years of Focal speakers, the extended highs on Dynaudios were too much. Dali is “just right”. Cheers.

[@mykeldg]

Sheerkhanful the dyns have more highs than the rubicons? I am switching from rubicon to dyna due to a bit too much brightness. So the dyns can be more fatiguing?

[@newardthelman6871]

Dear Steve Guttenberg: I resolutely urge you to create a video directly comparing the Dynaudio Evoke 10 to your KEF LS50's, as well as the new Andrew Jones desinged Elac Carina [featuring ribbon tweeters[. All of these speakers fall into the same price range. A direct comparison of them would immeasurably benefit listeners who are in the market for speakers in that group. Thanks in advance.

[@genez429]

Lets see some bookshelf Amphion speakers! For nearfield / desktop audiophiles... Please!

[@stephencosta6814]

👌👍What do you think about the excite 14 by the way very good review as usual love the shirt you handsome boy🤔🤔😀😀😁

[@Petru44o80]

what is the difference between emit and evoke ?, do they write everywhere that they have the same speakers? and if you compare emit 20 and evoke 10, will evoke 10 have bass loss, unlike emit 20?

[@ProffesorChaosesFile]

Hey Steve, you may have done it, if so forgive me, but could you give your opinion on a set of bone conduction headphones? I wouldnt buy them, havent tried them, but if you would want to be a guinea pig i would tune in.

[@tomhirschel8524]

JBL 4367 ? :) Keep on Rocking in the free world!!!

[@minho4575]

That would be like comparing a Hyundai to a Corvette. ;)

[@soulfunkjazz]

I would love to have the evoke 10 sound, but just much bigger for midfield listening 10ft/3 meters (imaging, coherence, great for low volumes, huge soundstage, excellent timing and transients) Any suggestions ?

[@woodplay13]

Hi Steve, is Cambridge Audio cxa 81 enough for these speakers? 80w at 8ohms and 120w at 4ohms to get best of them. My room is 16 square meters

[@Kukkema]

Did you get the Cambridge?

[@lextr3110]

near the price of ATC SCM12 pro... i wonder how they compare

[@justinparkman3585]

my cash would be on the ATC

[@lextr3110]

@@justinparkman3585 yes but nobody review them

[@lextr3110]

had an old pair of dynaudio that i loved and upgraded to mk2 version and the sound was totally screwed from the original so never went with them again.. wonder if they learned with time not to destroy a model with crappy upgrade.. i thought they had to be deaf to do such a thing..

[@Taffy84]

More like near same price as SCM11 not 12. I use SCM11 as my desktop speakers and they cost me $2,300.00 CAD which is $1,731.53 USD.

[@lextr3110]

@@Taffy84 for me in that range 1500 is near 2500... but 3000 is far from 2500 hahahah ATC scm12 pro are 1800$us i think you bought your scm11 before these went out.. do you like them?

[@berndmevers]

Try Horch-Amps with Dyns - perfect match!

[@gnostalgick9353]

Money Jungle is amazing!

[@atoz6552]

Hi Steve, have you ever tried the Totem acoustic Arro tower speaker? Did you like it? I live in a small condo and I'm tempted to get that speaker and I have Conrad-Johnson electronics. Any thoughts? Steve? Anyone?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

A B sure, but I reviewed them probably 15 years ago! Heard Arros at a friend’s apartment recently, still wonderful

[@atoz6552]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks for the feedback! 😉👍

[@Taffy84]

I had the Totem Sttaf speakers but listened to the Arros too and they are very nice sounding speakers.

[@tawaunwilliams7002]

The Arros are indeed special...😉

[@pchmykh]

@Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac, hello! Can you please tell what is your main setup? Thank you.

[@redstarwraith]

Hi Pavel! Steve did a segment where he toured us through his main setup. Take a look through his playlist and you will find it. It's a good segment.

[@NoEgg4u]

@4:50 I guess that MoFi managed to get one right? Even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.

[@henriksrensen5958]

Please make review of Audiovector speakers

[@net_news]

for jazz music: these ones or the Harbeths P3ESR???

[@whisperingdreams3170]

Do you prefer them to the ls50 meta?

[@davidmkaru1]

Does anyone have opinion on whether the Evoke 10 is an upgrade from the Excite 14?

[@felixlaboy1453]

Steve amazing video as always my wife wants to talk to you and Thomas because all I wanna do is buy the stuff you guys recommend LOL anyhow I wanted to ask you a question I want to put a small system together in my bedroom nothing too crazy I was wondering what amplifier would you recommend that’s under $1000 I will probably push 1500 if it’s really worth it thanks for any advice and help and the gentleman That may read this I would appreciate your advice as well

[@tguay9]

I’ve been very pleased with my Yamaha A-S801 integrated amp driving my B & W DM640s. At 100 watts/channel it might be more than you need for a bedroom system but on the other hand, if you move the system to the garage it’s nice to have plenty of headroom.

[@bugpack6]

Would you go with these or just jump to the Special 40? I currently use excite X44. Looking for small speakers.

[@stephen9463]

depends room the room size

[@pironi2405]

Whitch model replace Dynaudio Audience 42

[@9thwonder699]

Hi Steve, I have the Dynaudio Excite X18. Do you think it's worth it to upgrade to this speaker? Thank you!

[@marvinlungwitz4875]

Crutchfield has a You Tube review of the Evoke 20s, from one of their employees who owns x18s. You may want give it a look.

[@BirdArvid]

I don't care how "good" they sound; I'm never getting low-efficiency speakers again. At least not until I win the lottery and can afford "good" high-power amps. But when I win the lottery, I'll buy some great speakers which are higher efficiency, because they sound more "real" and "live" to me. IMO..

[@Audfile]

$1800 will buy you prebuilt, world class, Hypex Ncore Nc400s, 500 watts per side, 4 watts at idle. Your jaw will be on the floor at the sound quality from whisper on up.

[@BirdArvid]

@@Audfile Yes, I'm thinking about building some Class D power-amps; first for a sub, then for everything! But it doesn't really change the sound from high-efficiency speakers; they're just more "real"

[@Audfile]

@@BirdArvid don't just build "class D". They aren't all the same. Just like AB amps aren't all the same. Build Ncores. Then come back here and thank me ;)

[@Audfile]

@@BirdArvid check out James Romeyn. Google it. He will build em for you and put em in a case. He is good people and a fair price.

[@ndis1977]

With an 80 wpc amp you can easily reach 100 db at 2m, even more in nearfield environment... Honestly for music listeners even a 60 wpc amp can drive them there absolutely fine .

[@m.9243]

A couple of minutes of playing music with the item you're reviewing would help heaps. Perhaps, you choose one very high quality piece of music and play it with each speaker / amplifier etc you've got at hand. And yes, ..I know the old argument of "sound quality through Y.T. " etc. etc. but it's always better than nothing. For those of us who listen to your clips with h/phones it will help make some idea of the nature of the speaker.

[@nurbsenvi]

Please review Q150 for the poor people. KEF reckons its Junior LS50.

[@carlosbauza1139]

Mmm tasty Dynaudio! Good to know!

[@feggelindh7584]

Dyna Evoke 20 🤷🏻‍♂️👋

[@edshipe2555]

Do you have the 20s? I'm considering them or the Buchardt S400s with an NAD M10.

[@JL-qo7cs]

But how do they compare to the Elac 6.2 Debut 2.0?

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

Elacs are great, but Dynaudios are legendary.

[@prasadhlyalkar9746]

Hi Steve love your videos need one help what speaker cables you using

[@prasadhlyalkar9746]

Thanks

[@minho4575]

Like Focal, buy the pro side. You will get way more bang for your buck.

[@UberPilot]

84db........I’m out.....

[@BadEnglishRecs]

Would be interesting if you would review Valco's headphones... They aren't audiophile. But it would be interesting to hear what you say. mr. Finglish (Bäd English Recs)