{"product_id":"epos-es-7n-orange","title":"Epos ES-7N Bookshelf Speaker, Orange (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epos ES-7N is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker that combines driver technology from the larger ES-14N with a switchable crossover voicing for free-standing or near-wall placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the orange. If you've always believed hi-fi has to be black and hide on a shelf, you might want to reconsider. The ES-7N is delivered as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ES-7N?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause beneath the satin orange finish sits proper engineering. The 28 mm ceramic-coated aluminium dome comes from the bigger sibling and works without ferrofluid in the gap. The 130 mm mid\/bass driver with a mica-filled polypropylene cone has a 30 mm voice coil and a dual-magnet motor. The cabinet is a damped MDF sandwich, and the bass reflex duct is curved and front-firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectness without harshness. The ES-7N sounds fresh, open and rhythmically precise, renders voices cleanly and stays remarkably composed while doing it. From 20 cm of width comes a soundstage that feels bigger than the cabinet — so colour isn't the only thing that stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ES-7N for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: for smaller and medium rooms, for shelf, sideboard or stand, and for people who are allowed to see a speaker as a piece of furniture too. Not suited if you want to fill large rooms at volume, need deep bass under 45 Hz, or own an amplifier that already struggles at 4 ohms. And yes, orange is a decision — not one made half-heartedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small speaker with real character and a design you won't overlook. At the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025, the ES-7N was honoured in the Standmount category and described there as “impressively unfussy and superb-sounding” (What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025). Andy's roots in the industry go back to 1993; at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll give you an honest read on where the ES-7N fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker, passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid\/bass driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 mm, mica-filled polypropylene cone, 30 mm voice coil, dual-magnet motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 mm ceramic-coated aluminium dome, ferrofluid-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 Hz – 28,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 dB (free-standing) \/ 89 dB (near wall), 2.83 V \/ 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ω nominal, minimum 3 Ω at 15 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e sandwich of two 8 mm MDF layers with damping layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass reflex port:\u003c\/strong\u003e curved, with damped venting, front-firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e two-position in the crossover, operated at the terminal (free \/ near-wall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-wiring terminal, 4 mm banana connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended stand height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 29 × 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karl-Heinz Fink, Epos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of ES-7N, attached grilles, silicone spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the orange ES-7N sound different from the other colour options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All four finishes — Orange, Black, White and Walnut — use the same cabinet, the same drivers and the same crossover. Only the surface differs. So you choose by decor and taste, not by sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cables and connectors do I need for the ES-7N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES-7N has a single-wiring terminal for 4 mm banana plugs. A normal speaker cable with pre-fitted banana plugs is all you need. Bi-wiring isn't supported — you only need one cable per speaker, which saves money and cable clutter behind the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ES-7N fit in a small room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it actually performs especially well there. Up to about 25 square metres, you don't need a bigger box. If it stands close to the wall or on a shelf, set the switch at the terminal to the lower position, and the balance between bass, mids and treble stays coherent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ES-7N suitable for turntables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery much so, since it reproduces fine dynamics and timing cleanly. What matters is the chain in front of it: a phono preamp matched to the cartridge, and an integrated amplifier that stays stable at 4 ohms. We're happy to advise you on that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Epos ES-7N at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you what fits your room, instead of selling you what happens to be in stock. You get personal advice on amplifier, stands and cabling, delivery and on-site setup, plus a contact person who's still there after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObvious matches: an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e as a source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53069094486352,"sku":"303659","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/epos-es-7n-regallautsprecher-orange-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785886362","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/epos-es-7n-orange","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}