Short answer: the Dynaudio Evoke 30. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#95 and #101 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the Dynaudio Evoke 30 costs $3,999 against $8,598 for the JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the Dynaudio Evoke 30 does well: Compact 2.5-way floorstander in the Evoke line featuring dual 5.5-inch MSP woofers and a Cerotar soft dome tweeter with Hexis dome. The catch: Rating estimated based on Evoke series sibling testing.
The case for the JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT: A very high-output three-way tower with two 12” woofers and a coaxial compression driver on a large 60 x 60 degree wooden horn. Watch for: Those measurements, from AV Nirvana, are low quality and incomplete, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that data and the measured JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT.
Buy the Dynaudio Evoke 30. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $4,599 less than the JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Dynaudio Evoke 30 4.0 to 4.4; JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT 3.8 to 4.6). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Evoke 30 | JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,999.00 per pair | $8,598 per pair |
| Ranked | #95 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #101 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) Cerotar soft dome tweeter with Hexis, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) MSP cone woofers | 2x 12” neodymium woofers, coaxial compression driver on 60 x 60 degree wooden horn |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 23kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) | 35Hz-24kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 101dB (2V, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (manufacturer specified) | 35Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 35.4”H x 7.1”W x 10.5”D (900 x 180 x 267 mm) | 58”H x 14”W x 16.5”D (1473 x 356 x 419 mm) |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) each | 154.3 lbs (70 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 134dB usable output (manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Dynaudio Evoke 30: $3,999.00 per pair Estimated Safe and Sound HQ eBay
Same family: the Dynaudio Evoke 10 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4/5), the Dynaudio Evoke 20 (larger bookshelf, estimated 4/5), the Dynaudio Evoke 50 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.5/5) and the Dynaudio Evoke 25C (center, estimated 3.8/5). See every Dynaudio Evoke generation.
Pros: Compact 2.5-way floorstander in the Evoke line featuring dual 5.5-inch MSP woofers and a Cerotar soft dome tweeter with Hexis dome. Delivers deep, articulate bass down to 40Hz and smooth dispersion from an elegant, slim Danish cabinet.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Evoke series sibling testing. 4-ohm nominal load requires an amplifier capable of sustained low-impedance operation.
Full Dynaudio Evoke 30 review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 40Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 35.4”H x 7.1”W x 10.5”D (900 x 180 x 267 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) Cerotar soft dome tweeter with Hexis, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) MSP cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 23kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 34.2 lbs (15.5 kg) each |
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JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT: $8,598 per pair Estimated JTR Speakers eBay
Same family: the JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT (bookshelf, rated 4.3/5).
Pros: A very high-output three-way tower with two 12” woofers and a coaxial compression driver on a large 60 x 60 degree wooden horn. Sensitivity is 101dB, and JTR rates it at 134dB of usable output. Third-party measurements show a smooth on-axis and listening window response.
Cons: Those measurements, from AV Nirvana, are low quality and incomplete, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that data and the measured JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT. It is large (147cm tall) and heavy (70kg each), with a 4 ohm load.
Full JTR Speakers Noesis 212RT review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 35Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 58”H x 14”W x 16.5”D (1473 x 356 x 419 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12” neodymium woofers, coaxial compression driver on 60 x 60 degree wooden horn |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz-24kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB usable output (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 101dB (2V, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 154.3 lbs (70 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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