{"product_id":"eposes14nwn","title":"Epos ES-14N Bookshelf Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epos ES-14N is a 2-way bookshelf speaker that brings the legendary British monitor ES-14 back to life as a complete new design by Karl-Heinz Fink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut finish is the warmest in the family — visually, that is; sonically, the ES-14N remains the same uncompromising monitor in every colour. A 178mm polypropylene mid\/bass driver and a 28mm aluminium-ceramic composite dome sit inside a heavily damped sandwich enclosure. Supplied as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ES-14N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause nothing about this speaker is borrowed except the name. The cabinet walls are built as damped, layered construction with internal bracing, so resonances never get a chance to join in. The tweeter runs without ferrofluid, and there's a slight, deliberate dip around 2 to 3 kHz — the reason this speaker still sounds relaxed even after three hours. Crossover point is 2,700 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calm, deep soundstage where every instrument keeps its place, plus a bass with contour rather than volume. The rear-firing reflex port is tuned to 38 Hz, so the foundation is remarkably assured without anything thickening up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ES-14N for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for people who see a speaker not as furniture but as a tool for good music — and who can give it 40 to 50 cm of breathing room from the back wall. Without a stable stand, you're giving away a good part of what you paid for. It's not well suited to bookshelves, wall niches, or a collection that needs more goodwill than truth. From about 15 to 20 m² of room size upward, it really opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up correctly, the ES-14N acoustically disappears and leaves only the music in the room — rarely this convincing at this price point. Hi-Fi News awarded it \"Outstanding Product\" in issue 7\/2023. Which amplifier, which stand, which position: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will work that out with you beforehand — by phone, email, or WhatsApp.\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\/bass driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 mm, polypropylene cone, 35 mm voice coil, ferrite\/neodymium hybrid 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 response:\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 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 approx. 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 terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e stand 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 walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\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\u003eHow much amplifier power does the ES-14N need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amplifier with a clean 50 watts is enough for most living rooms. With 87 dB sensitivity and an average impedance above 6 ohms, the ES-14N is an easy-going load; the minimum is 4.3 ohms. Reserves never hurt, though, especially with large dynamic swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ES-14N work in a home cinema setup too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it works well as a front pair or stereo pair. It's passive and therefore needs an AV receiver or a power amp with enough control. For movie bass below 40 Hz, adding a subwoofer makes sense; as a pure music system, it doesn't need one. Ear height on the sofa matters here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho designed the ES-14N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarl-Heinz Fink, one of Europe's best-known speaker designers, completely redesigned the ES-14N. From the original ES-14 of the eighties, the idea survived — not the engineering: new drivers, new cabinet, new crossover with a split point at 2,700 Hz. Nostalgia in the name, engineering underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epos ES-14N in Walnut from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just sell speakers — we listen first: how big is the room, where can it stand, what's already part of the system? The recommendation follows, not the other way round. Our technician will set up the pair at your place on request. Just get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind matching electronics among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, and the right foundation among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a decent \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cable\u003c\/a\u003e — and if your silver discs are still waiting in the cupboard, a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD player\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989505667408,"sku":"303230","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-nussbaum-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785886307","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/eposes14nwn","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}