{"product_id":"epos-es-28n-schwarz","title":"Epos ES-28N Floorstanding Speaker, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epos ES-28N is a 3-way floorstanding speaker with a floor-firing port that scales Karl-Heinz Fink's ES series up to full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 18 cm woofers, a dedicated 13 cm midrange driver and the 28 mm ceramic-aluminium dome share the work between them — a genuine three-way concept rather than an inflated two-way. Delivered in pairs, here in satin black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Epos ES-28N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every frequency band gets its own driver. That takes the load off the midrange, sharpens the sense of space and keeps the bass clean. The crossover points sit at 330 and 2,700 Hz — exactly where voices pass through undisturbed. The cabinet is a damped sandwich construction with a 50 mm, two-layer front baffle. Midrange and tweeter each sit in their own chamber, and the bass reflex port fires downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large, free-standing soundstage, controlled bass depth and a midrange that gives voices body and calm. Honestly: the ES-28N doesn't flatter anything. A mediocre recording sounds mediocre here — but a good one sounds better than you'd have credited it with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Epos ES-28N for — and who is it not for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the ES-28N wants room. From around 25 square metres, it really breathes; below that, the bass depth dominates, and you're paying for cone area the room takes right back from you. In a 15-square-metre room, you're better and more honestly served by the ES-14N or ES-7N. It also needs an amplifier with reserves: 86 dB sensitivity and an impedance minimum under 4 ohms are not a job for the smallest integrated amp on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore depth than the ES-14N, the same honesty. The trade press agrees: \"Incorruptibly neutral, yet always reproducing with flesh and blood, here we have a speaker that has been through every audiophile trial by water and still remains uncomplicated.\" (Dr. Roland Schmenner, FIDELITY online, 18 August 2025). At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we've been selling speakers since 1997 that have to work in a living room, not just in a show room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-way bass reflex floorstanding speaker, port on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofers: 2 × 180 mm, 36 mm voice coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange: 130 mm, 30 mm voice coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 28 mm ceramic-aluminium dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequencies: 330 Hz \/ 2,700 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandwidth: below 30 Hz to 25,000 Hz (manufacturer spec, in-room, no tolerance stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured bass extension: 30 Hz at -6 dB re. 200 Hz (Hi-Fi News Lab Report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V\/1 m, manufacturer spec; Hi-Fi News measured 84.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: above 6 ohms on average, minimum 3.9 ohms at 16 kHz (manufacturer spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier requirement: substantial; LowBeats cites over 290 W at 4 ohms for maximum level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: sandwich construction, 50 mm double-layer front baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: single-wiring, 4 mm banana terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 25 × 105 × 36 cm (Epos does not state a separate measurement including the plinth\/outrigger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 35 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: satin black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: pair of ES-28N, spikes, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Epos ES-28N really go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDown to 30 Hz, measured at -6 dB. Epos itself states below 30 Hz for in-room operation, though without a stated tolerance. In practice that means a rich, controlled foundation for which you won't need an extra subwoofer in most living rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the ES-28N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne with power reserves. Sensitivity sits at 86 dB, and impedance dips below 4 ohms at its minimum. LowBeats cites over 290 watts at 4 ohms for maximum levels. For normal room volumes, a solid upper-mid-range integrated amp is comfortably enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ES-28N need to stand free in the room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, but a bit of breathing room helps. The bass reflex port fires downward, so the ES-28N is less sensitive to wall proximity than designs with a rear port. Half a metre of distance and a slight toe-in toward the listening position typically get the most out of the soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epos ES-28N at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a floorstander of this class stands or falls with room and amplifier. We advise from daily hands-on experience and will tell you honestly if the ES-28N is too much for your room. On top of that: delivery, on-site setup and our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with reserves, a clean pair of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e and, if vinyl is your source, a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e at a matching level. More \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e in the same league can be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53069096288592,"sku":"303809","price":7990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/epos-es-28n-standlautsprecher-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785886362","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/epos-es-28n-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}