Eggleston Works loudspeakers

We have admired this US company’s loudspeakers over the years and, with a new UK distributer appointed, we have had the opportunity to evaluate two models: the Emma Evo and the Oso. The build quality is exceptional with curved sides and aesthetically pleasing facets that enhance very low cabinet resonances. This finish is a high quality polyester paint similar to the metallic paint applied to automobiles. As well as 3 standard colours, a wide variety of additional colours are available for a supplementary charge.

The sound is immediately engaging, delivering a large picture that is wide beyond the outer edges of the speakers and layering rearwards to give a deep sound stage. A natural tonal balance: extended high frequencies without being forward, and with an authoritative bass which is not overblown resolving good textural detail. Voices are rendered very accurately and in correct proportion to the instrumentation. Very fast dynamics with good rhythmic timing. Their design allows for closer to boundary placement than many but as we have found, as with high quality loudspeakers, they preform best in free space - more than 60 cm away from side or rear walls. Partnered with the correct anciliary electronics, these speakers offer a very high end sound at more modest prices than the obvious competitors.

For now we will be focused on the Artisan series.

Nico Evo including stands £6500

Emma Evo £7900

Oso £12900

Standard finishes: black, silver-grey, white

Optional finishes: £600

Black anodised aluminium faceplate: £300

“If single-word reviews ever become fashionable, my choice for the EgglestonWorks Emma Evo would be ‘lucid’.”

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