- The Avid EVO TWO is an evolution of the EVO THREE
- Low-end frequency of simply 28Hz, with a 3.5-way driver design
- £27,995 / €34,995 / $38,995 (about AU$57,589)
British hi-fi agency Avid has unveiled the brand new flagship in its EVO speaker vary, the EVO TWO, as a part of its ongoing thirtieth anniversary celebrations, which additionally lately included its first all-new turntable in 12 years.
Avid describes the EVO TWO as an “development” of the present EVO THREE audio system, with the brand new mannequin delivering an enhanced bass response, a wider dynamic vary and a extra expansive sound stage.
The audio system will probably be out there within the UK, Europe and the US, however they have been made with the US market in thoughts: in response to managing director Conrad Mas, “It’s significantly appropriate for bigger rooms and properties the place wall building could also be much less inflexible, a standard state of affairs in lots of North American properties.”
Avid EVO TWO: key specs and pricing
The EVO TWO characteristic a 28mm (1.1-inch) hand-coated smooth dome tweeter, two 160mm (6.3 inch) mid-range drivers and a 250mm (9.84 inch) low-frequency driver with a low finish of 28Hz – the addition of the latter signifies that Avid is referring to this as a 3.5-way speaker system.
That is not one thing the corporate has made up – 3.5-way audio system aren’t widespread, however there is a historical past of nice, hefty, floorstanding audio system with hidden bass drivers.
The drive items are mounted on a inflexible anodized aluminum baffle and rear plate, and the audio system can be found in two finishes: black or gloss white.
As Conrad Mas explains: “The EVO TWO was developed in response to buyer suggestions requesting a speaker with nice presence and low-end articulation, while sustaining the readability and openness attribute of the EVO collection.”
The EVO TWO will probably be out there by means of licensed sellers from September 2025 and the worth is £27,995 / €34,995 / $38,995 (about AU$57,589). I am undecided it will crash our checklist of the most effective stereo audio system at that worth, however I would love to seek out out with a pleasant lengthy listening session myself…
