Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 Review
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Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 System Review: Is It Worth the Premium?

BySimone

Most people would call this setup “high-end,” but for Dynaudio, it’s just the middle ground. That’s the beauty of the Danish brand’s philosophy, trickle-down innovation that lets you taste true reference-grade sound without touching flagship prices. The Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 system is a perfect example of that ethos, bringing studio-level precision, rich musicality, and real cinematic impact to the living room.

Design and Build Quality

So, this Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 speaker set has everything you need for a killer home theater: two big floor-standing speakers, a center speaker for all the dialogue, two smaller bookshelf speakers for the sides, and Dynaudio’s own Sub 6 subwoofer for the bass.

Even though they’re pretty big, they have that cool, simple Scandinavian look, smooth curves, and a cabinet that tapers toward the back. That isn’t just for style; the narrower rear helps break up internal sound reflections for clearer audio. The build quality is flawless, with seamlessly glued veneers (available in High Gloss Black/White, Walnut, or Blonde Wood) and hidden screws that make the front baffle look incredibly clean.

The Drivers: It’s What’s Inside That Counts. The matte black cones you see are made of Dynaudio’s proprietary MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) material. It provides the perfect balance of stiffness and damping to keep the sound natural. But the real star is the tweeter. It uses the new Cerotar soft-dome design, which hides a unique ‘Hexis’ inner dome beneath the surface. This clever little device smooths out airflow and eliminates unwanted resonance, giving you those super-detailed highs without the harshness.

The Sub 6: Smart Bass, and that Sub 6 subwoofer is something else. It uses two ‘opposed’ drivers that push and pull against each other. It’s a smart trick that cancels out mechanical vibration—so the box stays dead still while the bass shakes your room.

But the coolest part is the brain inside. The Sub 6 features advanced DSP with pre-loaded ‘performance maps’ for Dynaudio speakers. You tell the sub you are using Evoke 50s via the menu, and it automatically adjusts its crossover to blend perfectly with them. It’s the best of both worlds: effortless, deep bass that feels like it’s coming from the main speakers, not a separate box.

Technology and Features

Alright, so the real magic of these speakers is all in the engineering. Dynaudio is a company that geeks out on this stuff, and it shows.

Let’s start with the tweeter in the Evoke 50, the part that handles the high notes. It’s a special design trickled down from their way more expensive speakers. Inside, there’s a little plastic piece called a Hexis that helps air flow more smoothly. What does that mean for you? The high sounds like cymbals and chirping birds are super clear and detailed, but never harsh or sharp, even when you crank the volume.

The big floor-standing speakers have another cool feature: their own dedicated midrange driver. This means the sounds of voices and most instruments don’t have to fight with the deep bass to be heard. They get their own special speaker, so everything sounds more distinct and lifelike. For the low end, it has two powerful woofers with big magnets for better control, giving you punchy and dynamic bass.

The best part is that all the speakers in the set, the center, the bookshelves, everything, are built with the same kind of tech. This means the sound is perfectly matched as it moves around the room, which is absolutely key for getting that “you are there” feeling in a movie.

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Now, for the practical stuff: are these speakers hard to power? Not really. While they perform their best with a nicer, more powerful amplifier, you don’t need a monster machine to run them. A solid, well-built AV receiver from the mid-to-upper range will drive them just fine and still let them sound fantastic.

Setup and Compatibility

So, to get the best out of these speakers, just keep a couple of things in mind. The big floor-standing ones (the Evoke 50s) like a little room to breathe. Try not to shove them all the way back against the wall, as it helps their bass sound cleaner and more powerful.

The cool part is, you don’t have to angle them perfectly towards your listening spot. Their tweeters are designed to spread the sound really wide, so you’ll still get a big, immersive “soundstage” that fills the room, even if they’re pointed straight ahead.

Now, the Sub 6 subwoofer has all the inputs and smart tech you’d need to perfectly match it with the other Dynaudio speakers. The only small downside is that its single control knob is a bit simple and not the easiest to fine-tune.

As for what to power them with, they’re not picky, but they do love good company. A quality AV receiver from brands like Marantz or Denon will make them sound great. But if you really want to unlock their full potential, stepping up to a separate pre-amp and power amp combo (like from Arcam) will make them absolutely sing.

Sound Performance

How does this system actually sound? In a word, incredible. I threw on The Social Network first, and all of that fast, overlapping dialogue was crystal clear; you can understand every single word without any effort. The center speaker is a champ. Then I switched to Baby Driver, and the system just came alive. The music had so much energy and punch, and the different sounds from the high hats to the bass line all blended perfectly without any gaps.

The subwoofer is the real secret hero. You don’t really “hear” it as a separate box; you just feel the bass all around you, making the whole room feel like part of the action. During a car chase in Baby Driver, the sound whooshed from one side of the room to the other so smoothly it was totally immersive.

And it’s not just for loud stuff. When I put on Gladiator, the battle scenes were huge and powerful, but never a messy noise. Then, for something completely different, I listened to the raw recordings in the Kurt Cobain documentary. The system handled the gritty, emotional vocals with so much detail and feeling, without ever getting harsh. It’s just as good for quiet, intimate moments as it is for full-blown cinematic chaos.

Verdict:

The bottom line on the Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 system is this: it’s not just a set of speakers; it’s a real game-changer.

Basically, these speakers are built with incredible care; they look amazing, and most importantly, they sound absolutely stunning. They make everything from blockbuster movies to your favorite music feel more real and powerful. The sound is always tight, clear, and perfectly in control, with bass that is both deep and surprisingly quick.

Sure, they’re expensive, and the subwoofer’s one-knob control is a bit of a pain to use. But when it comes to pure performance, it’s really hard to find any fault.

If you want to build a truly awesome home theater and you’re not looking to spend a ridiculous amount of money, this Dynaudio system is easily one of the best choices you can make.

Pros And Cons

Pros

  • Cinematic dynamics
  • Design and Build
  • Tight bass
  • Detailed highs

Cons

  • Subwoofer control feels dated
  • Slight tonal shift between the center and the towers
  • Requires quality amplification
  • Bit Expensive

Dynaudio Evoke 50 5.1 Specifications

  • More Details: Official Site
  • Type: 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System
  • Components: 2 × Evoke 50, 1 × Evoke 25C, 2 × Evoke 10, 1 × Sub 6
  • Tweeter: 28mm Cerotar soft dome with Hexis inner dome
  • Midrange (Evoke 50): 15cm MSP cone driver
  • Woofers (Evoke 50): Dual 18cm MSP long-throw drivers
  • Subwoofer Drivers: Dual opposing 23cm (sealed)
  • Impedance: 4 ohms nominal
  • Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83V/1m)
  • Finishes: Gloss Black, Gloss White, Walnut, Blonde Wood
  • Price: £8249 / $7196 / AU$16,700

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