Epos ES-28N: Simply Right, Simply Spot-On
When a loudspeaker is described as “simply spot-on” by LP International, the hi-fi world takes notice. The new Epos ES-28N is more than a revival of a classic brand – it’s a triumphant return that places Epos firmly back among the great names in high-end audio.
Founded by Robin Marshall in the 1980s, Epos quickly made its mark with the legendary ES14. Now, under the direction of Karl-Heinz Fink, the ES-28N brings that heritage into the present day. Fink, renowned for his meticulous design approach, has created a loudspeaker that blends technical precision with sheer musical joy. The ES-28N is a true 3-way design, with twin 18cm woofers, a specially developed midrange driver, and a refined elliptical tweeter. Every component has been engineered in-house – no off-the-shelf compromises here – and the cabinet itself has been sculpted for performance, right down to its airflow-optimised bass port and carefully braced front baffle.
The results, according to LP International, are breathtaking. From the first notes, the ES-28N captivates with its balance of detail, transparency, and natural musical flow. Gianmaria Testa’s vocals emerged with “a relaxed yet powerful presence,” while Wes Montgomery’s guitar sounded so vivid that the reviewer described it as “like a studio concert in your living room.” Subtle details once buried in the mix – birdsong, children’s voices, the tactile buzz of strings – surfaced effortlessly, giving recordings a new emotional depth.
The reviewer praised the ES-28N for being both technically exemplary and emotionally irresistible. Its distortion levels remain vanishingly low even at high volumes, yet it never strays into sterility. Instead, it delivers music with a sense of elegance, intimacy, and joy. “Elegant is the word that kept coming to mind,” they wrote. “And live.”
In closing, LP International offered perhaps the ultimate compliment: “The Epos ES-28N is a loudspeaker I’d recommend to friends – friends who want an exceptional all-rounder for music and to end their speaker search once and for all.”
For music lovers seeking the perfect blend of modern engineering and timeless musicality, the Epos ES-28N isn’t just a loudspeaker – it’s the one.
Full review in English is available here
