Like Odysseus returning home to Ithaca, Cambridge Audio has embarked on an epic journey back to its audiophile roots with its new Evo One speaker. The ingeniously engineered one-box design conjures an immersive soundstage that envelops listeners in aural splendor.

Encased in a minimalist retro-modern walnut cabinet that evokes mid-century hi-fi kitsch, the Evo One belies its vintage exterior with 14 strategically positioned drivers powered by 700 watts of Class D amplification. This driver array utilizes a mix of silk dome tweeters, aluminum mid-ranges, and long-throw woofers in front, side, and rear orientations. With the aid of advanced DSP tuning, Evo One’s omni-directional configuration creates a phenomenally wide dispersion for true room-filling audio that liberates listeners from the tyranny of the “sweet spot.”

At the heart of this acoustic achievement lies StreamMagic, Cambridge’s own 4th-generation streaming platform. Like the sirens that tried to lure Odysseus off course, Evo One tempts listeners with wireless connectivity to a copious array of services, from Spotify and Tidal to internet radio and hi-res formats up to 32-bit/192kHz. For multi-room setups, it also makes harmonious connections with smart home ecosystems from Google, Apple, and Roon.

Beyond wireless, Evo One offers both digital and analog wired inputs to satisfy audiophile cravings. Its onboard phono stage welcomes LP spinners, while HDMI eARC commingles sound with modern displays.

Encased in its meticulously crafted cabinetry, the Evo One melds Cambridge’s venerable English audio heritage with contemporary connectivity. The all-in-one audio odyssey, available for $1,499, charts a course to sonic nirvana.