Cambridge Audio Evo One Wireless Streaming Speaker
Unveiled at the Hong Kong AV Show, the Cambridge Audio Evo One features 14 tuned drivers and 700W amplification.
Cambridge Audio's Evo One one-box wireless speaker system promises unrivalled performance, connectivity, and versatility. It builds on the hi-res streaming smarts and musicality of the Evo 75 and Evo 150 streaming amplifiers.
The Evo One boasts an array of 14 drivers comprising 4 x 1-inch silk dome tweeters, 4 x 2.25-inch aluminium cone mid-range, and 6 x 2.75-inch long-throw woofers. These surround the Evo One in front-, side- and rear-firing configurations, which Cambridge Audio says "deliver a phenomenally wide sound dispersion and a truly expansive soundstage."
Power is delivered by 700W of Class D amplification—50W (RMS) per driver for fine control—while advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) has allowed for perfect tuning of "the Cambridge signature sound."
All of that Cambridge Audio goodness is wrapped in a minimalist retro-modern aesthetic, designed in London by Red Dot Award-winning designer Ged Martin. Here, you have beautifully figured real walnut veneer paired with a grille apparently inspired by natural honeycomb forms. We're told that this design is also good for not obstructing the sound. This structure is then covered with acoustically transparent fabric.
Up front, a 6.8-inch colour screen offers a clock display, album artwork and track information, or virtual VU meters.
Evo One is built around the fourth generation of StreamMagic and enables direct streaming from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Deezer, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP, and Internet Radio with support for up to 32-bit/192kHz hi-res audio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Additionally, Evo One offers Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast options. It is fully compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon multiroom systems, allowing users to share music across devices throughout the home.
Meanwhile, wired connectivity is equally well served. HDMI eARC means the Evo One can be connected to a TV, forming the sound foundations of your home entertainment system. A moving-magnet (MM) phono stage means a hi-fi turntable can be directly connected, while a line input takes care of other analogue sources. An optical digital input and USB-A media socket provide further digital options.
Finally, a seven-band EQ can be used to tweak the sonics manually alongside a wealth of presets. The app's Room-optimisation features enable you to manually adapt the sound to your unique living space.
Cambridge Audio Evo One is available at cambridgeaudio.com and approved retailers, priced at £1,299/ €1,499.
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