{"product_id":"epos-es-14n-tiffany-blue","title":"Epos ES-14N Bookshelf Speaker, Tiffany Blue (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epos ES-14N is a 2-way bookshelf speaker that revives the legendary British monitor ES-14 as a complete new design by Karl-Heinz Fink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tiffany Blue version stands apart: alongside the three standard finishes black, white and walnut, this blue is a special-edition colour in a small run. Nothing changes technically – a 178 mm polypropylene mid-woofer, a 28 mm aluminium-ceramic composite dome tweeter, a heavily damped sandwich cabinet. Supplied as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ES-14N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause behind the storied name is a complete new development. The cabinet walls are a damped layered structure with internal bracing that takes the energy out of resonances before they arrive as coloration. The tweeter runs without ferrofluid, and a deliberate, gentle dip around 2 to 3 kHz means even higher levels never turn fatiguing. Crossover is at 2,700 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharply defined imaging, voices with body, and bass that grips rather than piles on. The reflex port sits at the rear and is tuned to 38 Hz – a remarkably deep foundation for a cabinet this size, as long as the rear wall isn't too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ES-14N for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for anyone who wants an honest monitor and is willing to give it the conditions it needs – 40 to 50 cm of wall clearance and a solid stand. Push it onto a shelf or into a niche and you're hearing a different, worse speaker. Even weakly produced recordings don't get prettier here, just more understandable. From around 15 to 20 m² of room size, it's in its element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial colour aside: the ES-14N convinces acoustically first, by making itself all but disappear with correct placement. Hi-Fi News awarded it \"Outstanding Product\" in issue 7\/2023. Since the blue isn't a permanent part of the line-up, a quick call to HD Zürisee in Wädenswil is worthwhile – we'll clarify availability, lead time, and the question of the right amplifier in the same conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker, passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-woofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 mm, polypropylene cone, 35 mm voice coil, hybrid ferrite\/neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 mm dome, aluminium-ceramic composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,700 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Hz – 23,000 Hz (-6 dB), 33 Hz – 25,000 Hz (-10 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e above 6 Ω on average, minimum 4.3 Ω at 160 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2% THD at 1 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e from around 50 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e damped sandwich panels with bracing, rear bass reflex, tuned to 38 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-wiring, 4 mm banana terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e stands recommended (stand height 515 mm), 40–50 cm wall clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 × 49.1 × 38.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 kg per speaker, 32 kg per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiffany Blue (special colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of ES-14N, front covers, documentation; stands available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different about the blue version compared with black, white and walnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the looks. Drivers, crossover, cabinet and tuning are identical to the three standard finishes; it's measured as the same speaker. Nothing changes in sound. The blue version runs outside the regular range and is correspondingly rare – if you want it, don't wait too long to decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connections does the ES-14N have on the back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single terminal for 4 mm banana plugs, made in Germany, deliberately kept low-mass. Bi-wiring and bi-amping aren't provided for, so you need one speaker cable per side. Right next to it sits the bass-reflex port – another reason to give the speaker some distance from the wall. Around 40 to 50 centimetres is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the room need to be for the ES-14N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels at home from around 15 to 20 square metres. In very small rooms, the bass tuned to 38 Hz quickly becomes too present; in very large rooms, it eventually runs out of level. For a typical living room, the size is chosen just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epos ES-14N in this special colour at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a special colour doesn't replace advice: we clarify availability, lead time, placement and the right amplifier with you before you commit. After that, our own technician takes care of connection and fine-tuning at your home. A call or a message is all it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, a pair of sturdy \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e and a good \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cable\u003c\/a\u003e turn the pair into a system. You'll find further alternatives in this format among the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53238166978896,"sku":"303871","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/epos-es-14n-regallautsprecher-tiffany-blue-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785886439","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/epos-es-14n-tiffany-blue","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}