Epos ES-7N Bookshelf Speaker, White (Pair)

The Epos ES-7N is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker whose tuning can be switched between near-wall and free-standing placement.

That sounds like a detail, but it's the reason this speaker works where compacts usually boom or thin out: in a bookshelf, on a sideboard, close to the back wall. In white satin with a contrasting black baffle — and, as always, delivered as a pair.

Why the ES-7N?

Because of what you don't see. The walls consist of two 8 mm MDF layers with a damping layer in between, the bass-reflex duct is curved, exits centrally at the front, and has internally damped vents so the port doesn't sing along. Add to that the tweeter from the bigger ES-14N: 28 mm ceramic-coated aluminium, without ferrofluid in the gap.

What you hear

A tidy, airy sound picture with clear imaging and a surprisingly powerful midrange. The ES-7N doesn't push itself forward, staying organized even with complex music. If you listen a lot to voices, acoustic music, or jazz, you'll like this quickly.

Who is the ES-7N for?

Honestly: for living rooms up to about 30 square metres, for a shelf, sideboard, or stand — and especially for anyone who has no room at home for floorstanders but still doesn't want to give up grown-up sound. Not for large, open rooms, party volume, or home cinema with deep-bass ambitions. And not for amplifiers that break a sweat at 4 ohms.

Our verdict

Small, uncomplicated, surprisingly grown-up — and one of the few compacts that adapts to the placement instead of the other way around. What Hi-Fi? honoured the ES-7N in the standmount category at the 2025 Awards. HD Zürisee is based in Wädenswil on Lake Zurich: call us or write to us, and we'll find out together whether it suits your room.

Technical data

• Type: 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker, passive
• Mid/bass driver: 130 mm, mica-filled polypropylene cone, 30 mm voice coil, dual-magnet motor
• Tweeter: 28 mm ceramic-coated aluminium dome, no ferrofluid
• Crossover frequency: 2,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 48 Hz – 28,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 86 dB (free-standing) / 89 dB (near-wall), 2.83 V / 1 m
• Impedance: 4 Ω nominal, minimum 3 Ω at 15 kHz
• Cabinet: Sandwich of two 8 mm MDF layers with damping layer
• Bass-reflex port: curved, with damped vents, front-firing
• Placement switch: two-position, in the crossover, operated at the terminal (free-standing / near-wall)
• Connection: single-wiring terminal, 4 mm banana connectors
• Recommended stand height: approx. 70 cm
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 20 × 29 × 27 cm
• Weight: 7.6 kg per speaker
• Finish: White satin, black baffle
• Design: Karl-Heinz Fink, Epos
• Included: pair of ES-7N, clip-on grilles, silicone spikes

Frequently asked questions

What does the switch on the back of the ES-7N do?

It selects between two crossover tunings. Upper setting: for 30 to 50 cm of wall distance. Lower setting: for near-wall placement or the shelf, where mids and highs are lifted slightly relative to the bass. This keeps the tonal balance even across both placements.

Does the ES-7N fit in a bookshelf?

Yes, it was built for exactly that. At 20 cm wide, 29 cm high, and 27 cm deep, it fits standard shelf compartments, and the bass-reflex port sits at the front, so it isn't blocked by the back wall. Switch to the lower setting, done.

How deep does the ES-7N play?

The manufacturer states a frequency response of 48 Hz to 28 kHz. For a cabinet this size, that's a lot — in a living room, it's enough for most music without a subwoofer. If you want to feel organ, synth bass, or cinema effects in your gut, plan for a subwoofer.

Are grilles and spikes included?

Yes, both are included. The grilles clip on rather than being held magnetically. Also included are silicone-rubber spikes that decouple the speaker from the stand plate or shelf and, at the same time, keep it from shifting if bumped.

Why buy the Epos ES-7N from HD Zürisee?

Because with us, you don't just get a speaker — you get the right combination to go with it. We know the brand, place the ES-7N honestly against alternatives, and guide you from choosing an amplifier to setting it up at home — by phone, WhatsApp, or in the store.

Goes well with

Take a look at our amplifiers, speaker stands, and streamers — that gives you a complete system.