Epos
EPOS & FINKTEAM
In 2020 Creek sold the Epos Loudspeaker brand to Karl-Heinz Fink, founder of German speaker designer firm FinkTeam and also head of acoustic design consultancy Fink Audio Consulting. Karl-Heinz had always been interested in the Epos design philosophy and knew he could update that philosophy with more modern design and engineering techniques.
In an interview with Robin Marshall made in the 80’s Robin said clearly that he designed the speakers based on the ideas and know-how he had at that time – not more and not less. That sounded like the Fink Audio way……trying to stretch boundaries and not copying the past.
ES14N Design
Restarting EPOS could only mean re-creating the most famous model, the ES-14. This was a 2-way speaker in a fairly big cabinet and classic looking cabinet, to be used on a dedicated stand. The design should be classic, not lifestyle, only doing things that help with the sound and as straight forward as possible.
OVER 32 YEARS OF HISTORY
1983 – Epos Loudspeakers was founded in 1983 by Robin Marshall. Robin was responsible for the companies iconic Epos loudspeakers in the 1980’s onwards. Robin’s “trademark” was to make sure the drive units integrated well and therefore he was able to use simple crossover designs. The models of those times were very well reviewed and the brand had a big following.
1988 – In 1988 Epos was sold to Mordaunt-Short who had been bought by the TGI PLC group in 1987. Also in 1988 TGI PLC acquired the Creek Audio brand. Epos loudspeakers and Creek Audio electronics were sold side by side worldwide under Mordaunt-Short’s management. In 1994 Creek Audio was sold back to its founder Mike Creek.
1999 – In 1999 TGI PLC group decided to closed the Epos/Mordaunt-Short operations. The Epos loudspeaker part was sold to Michael Creek, the owner and managing director of Creek Audio Ltd.
2020 – In 2020 Creek sold the Epos Loudspeaker brand to Karl-Heinz Fink, founder of German speaker designer firm FinkTeam and also head of acoustic design consultancy Fink Audio Consulting. Karl-Heinz had always been interested in the Epos design philosophy and knew he could update that philosophy with more modern design and engineering techniques. In an interview with Robin Marshall made in the 80’s Robin said clearly that he designed the speakers based on the ideas and know-how he had at that time – not more and not less. That sounded like the Fink Audio way……trying to stretch boundaries and not copying the past.
To find out more about Epos, visit their website here – https://epos-loudspeakers.com/
ES14N Loudspeaker
Frequency Response:
40Hz – 23kHz (-6dB) 33Hz – 25kHz (-10dB)
Average Impedance:
> 6 Ohm
Minimum Impedance:
4.3 Ohm @ 160Hz
Sensitivity:
87dB @oe2.823V / 1m
Distortion:
Crossover Frequency:
2700 Hz
Bass Unit:
High Power 7“, 35 mm voice coil diameter, Hybrid Ferrite and Neodymium magnet, injection molded cone with variable thickness and Mica filling. Low hysteresis rubber surround.
HF Unit:
28 mm tweeter with Aluminum/Ceramic compound dome and no Ferrofluid
- Dimensions:
491 x 250 x 385 mm (HWD)
Stand: recommended height 515 mm - Weight:
16 kg without stand - Finish:
Walnut, White semi matte, Black semi matte - Cabinet:
Reflex loaded, damped Sandwich panels, one dimensional braces, Low Noise Port, Duo Frontpanel - Terminal:
German made Low Metal Mass 4 mm Banana terminal
ES14N Stand
To give the speaker a home to sit on, a dedicated stand is available. The middle part is made as a massive wooden bar, combining 4 layers of wood, glued together with same damping glue used internally in the ES14N. The top plate is a double layer steel plate with a Bitumen layer in between and the bottom plate is a thick steel plate to hold adjustable spikes. The Speaker can be shipped without a stand, so other 55cm high stands can be used as well.