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AudioNec Evo 1
Compact size. Great sound.
Compact and elegant, the Evo 1 is capable of delivering compelling music thanks to its full-range DuoPole™ 31 driver, the Evo 1 also benefits from the woofer shared with all other loudspeakers in the Evo range, putting it immediately ahead of competitors of equivalent size and price.
The Evo 1 lays the foundation for the Evo modular system, and for most owners, it’s already an achievement to own such an amazing speaker, taking them to audiophile Nirvana. For others it’s simply the starting point to the higher levels that are the Evo 2, Evo 3 or Evo 4.
Audionec's Duopole driver takes your musical listening pleasure to a whole new level.
The DuoPole™ 31 is a unique wideband driver, a direct descendant of our original DuoPole™ 51, capable of reproducing musical frequencies from 400 Hz to 10 kHz where the ear is most sensitive with exceptional efficiency and dynamics. The super tweeter takes over up to 45 kHz to ensure the reproduction of higher frequencies with perfect acoustic phasing.
Large low frequencies
Despite its size of only 22 cm, the ScanSpeak Revelator Series woofer is ported to ensure a low-frequency range that spills into the listening room with authority and precision. So even large orchestral masses don’t scare the Evo 1.
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The Evo 1 delivers an expansive, deeply layered soundstage with precise imaging and lively, controlled dynamics. A single 22 cm woofer reaches to 35 Hz for weighty yet restrained bass control, while the duopole mid yields coherent timbre and strong vocal presence. At 90 dB sensitivity and a 58 kg cabinet, it balances authority and refinement for demanding listening rooms.
Pros
- Expansive, stable soundstage and precise imaging driven by the duopole mid design.
- Strong macro- and micro-dynamics with 90 dB sensitivity and a wide recommended power range for clean headroom.
- Coherent midrange and pronounced vocal presence thanks to the Duopole 31 coverage to 10 kHz.
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Cons
- Limited true sub-bass authority compared with multi-woofer designs; single 22 cm woofer extends to ~35 Hz but can’t match multiple-woofer output.
Sound Quality
89/100
Bass
88/100
Single 22 cm woofer with a stated low-frequency range to 35 Hz suggests solid, controlled extension for a passive tower of this driver size. The 35 Hz spec and 58 kg cabinet imply good cabinet damping and weight for bass control, but a single mid/large driver limits true sub-bass authority compared with multi-woofer designs.
Mid
90/100
A 'Duopole 31' band covering 400 Hz–10 kHz indicates a wide, driver-focused midrange that should deliver coherent timbre and strong vocal presence. The crossover partitioning (mid to 10 kHz) supports clarity and continuity through the critical midrange.
Treble
86/100
Tweeter specified 10 kHz–45 kHz implies excellent ultrasonic extension but shows the treble band starts above 10 kHz, placing much of detail below that into the duopole mid. Expect refined high-frequency energy and air, though some lower-treble detail depends on the mid-driver's performance.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
The use of a 'duopole' midrange suggests deliberately wide dispersion and expansive staging, favoring layered depth and stable images. Cabinet heft and driver layout should aid image stability and focus across a listening width.
Dynamics
92/100
90 dB sensitivity with recommended 30–200 W amplification and a heavy 58 kg cabinet point to strong macro- and micro-dynamic capability with good headroom. The spec'd power range implies the Evo 1 can play loud without strain when partnered appropriately.
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Build Quality
92/100
At 58 kg and substantial dimensions, the Evo 1 likely features robust cabinet construction and internal bracing for resonance control. The driver complement and stated frequency ranges suggest well-engineered crossover boundaries and quality components.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied. No review data provided for bi-wire/contour switches or special hardware; default passive score used per rules.
Value for Money
75/100
Price not provided and no reviewer comparisons available, so this is a cautious estimate. Given the heavy construction, broad frequency claims and 90 dB sensitivity, value is likely reasonable, but lack of pricing prevents a stronger endorsement.
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