TEST: Eve Audio TS112

 In the end, quality prevails, or something like that you could summarize the career of the Berlin company Eve Audio in a very succinct statement. If you had asked me about this company almost 8 years ago, I would ultimately have had to pass, but my interest was piqued to the highest degree with my first test of this company's monitors. Eve Audio now has an impressive portfolio, from portable home recording nearfield monitors to powerful midfield “shooters”, which reach into the 1 KW range per loudspeaker box. It almost goes without saying that such a company also has appropriate subwoofers, which is why today we are taking a look at the “powerhouse” of the TS line, the EVE Audio TS112, which is the battleship in the deep bass range in terms of power output.

The conception of the EVE Audio TS112

The fact that a 12 inch woofer is installed in the EVE Audio TS112 gives an idea of the woofer's intended use. In contrast to live sound reinforcement, where a 12-inch speaker covers the low-mid range or even a classic 412 guitar cabinet, which uses a 12-inch speaker as a broadband speaker, with very few exceptions the same speaker size is the maximum you can expect in terms of subwoofer dimensions recording studio. In addition, the woofer has a peak power of almost 400 watts, so that the system can be positioned in the midfield area with the appropriate satellite equipment. If you are considering using a woofer and have a control room of up to approx. 20 square meters, you can actually save yourself the rest of this test report, as the physical conditions of the EVE Audio TS112 would exceed the possible uses in terms of the radiation behavior of a small control room.

As already mentioned, the playback is based on a single 12 inch speaker, which is clamped comparatively tightly due to the high power peaks, rests very firmly in its starting position due to the strong magnet and is equipped with a very massive surround. The membrane and dome are made of a very torsion-resistant material, which enables a frequency response of 24 - 300 Hz and a max. SPL @ 1m of 112 dB.

A major special feature of the Eve Audio subwoofer series, which is also present in the TS 112, is located on the underside of the housing. If you take a closer look at the pictures of the EVE Audio TS112, you will notice that the housing stands on four comparatively high feet, the unusual height of which immediately makes sense when you look at it from below. Perhaps some of the readers have noticed that the EVE Audio TS112 does not have a bass reflex opening. This “boost” solution from other manufacturers, which can sometimes generate a little wind noise when the loudspeaker is deflected higher, is achieved in the EVE Audio TS112 by means of a passive membrane, which is embedded horizontally in the bottom of the housing and of course has a certain amount of light for smooth operation Height required. Strictly speaking, the EVE Audio TS112 has two speakers, of which only one is actively operated.

  The back of the EVE Audio TS112

All connections of the Eve Audio TS112 are located on the back of the housing and are, as expected, in XLR symmetrical throughout, consisting of L / R - In / Out and LFE In / Out. A small extension of the labeling, but which makes it incredibly easier in practice, is the use of a regular and an upside-down labeling, where you can also read the labels if you lean over the woofer from the front to the back. Depending on the room, you may not always be able to walk around the woofer to carry out the correct cabling and in such situations a little thing like this is very helpful.


Furthermore, the woofer has 3 DIP switches, which can be used to activate various additional functions, such as:

Filter Lock: Securing the filters set on the front.
Volume Lock: Locks the volume set on the front.
Max. Input: Input sensitivity switchable between +8dBu and for studios with very high output levels +22dBu.

Finally, on the back of the housing there is the power plug, a voltage selector switch (220 - 240 V / 100 - 120 V) and the mains fuse.


The front of the Eve Audio TS112

The front of the Eve Audio TS112 is dominated by 2 rotary controls, which use a push function to guide you through the system's very extensive menu. In addition, 3 small LEDs provide information about different circuit states.

The lower rotary control takes over the function of the subwoofer volume in relation to the complete set and mutes the woofer using the push function. The LED ring around the controller works with an adapted mode of operation, which means that each LED has the following control depending on the volume:

-80dB (minimum) to -48dB: 2dB
-48dB to -20dB: 1dB
-20dB to 0dB (Maximum): 0.5dB

This useful logarithmic control allows a much more sensitive adjustment of the volume at high levels, while this fineness is not needed at low volumes. However, the sound control becomes really flexible when you use the upper control. The same controller takes over the overall control of the satellites and the woofer in terms of volume. First of all, it may be necessary to limit the satellites in the high pass so that the woofer is not put under too much strain on small satellites. Eve Audio recommends the crossover at 80 Hz, which is set as default. The same applies to the low pass of the woofer, which either transmits at 60 Hz up to 140 Hz or in LFE mode allows everything it can transmit.

In addition, the phase of the signal can be rotated if the room acoustics result in a disproportionately thin or booming sound due to phase cancellations. As with the other representatives of the TS class, Eve Audio has included an infrared remote control with the system, with which all functions can be controlled remotely from the control station. Especially when setting up the system for the first time, you can shorten the laborious “set-set-listen-get-up-go-change” repeat procedure and achieve significantly more effectiveness in a direct A/B comparison.

In practice

“That’s what I call a real deep bass,” these were the first words that came to mind when the first notes came from the EVE Audio TS112, but everything in order. Anyone who has previously worked with subwoofers with a diameter of up to approx. 8 inches may have to get used to the sound of the EVE Audio TS112, as the strengths of the woofer can only be measured on the second listening impression. Anyone approaching the situation expecting a higher volume due to the massive appearance of the woofer will be disappointed. At first impression, the subjective perception doesn't seem to differ that much from smaller woofers until you switch the woofer to standby and only hear the satellites alone.

Only now do you realize what the EVE Audio TS112 covers in the low and especially in the ultra-low bass range. Based on the strongly vibrating membrane, you could also visually see that a lot of air was being moved, but it was only in the A/B comparison that the woofer really came into its own. So how is it that this colossus is so incredibly subtle and discreet? In my opinion, the solution can largely be found in the passive membrane. As expected, the radiation behavior is still more or less circular, but the sound differs massively from a solution using a bass reflex opening. The sound of the EVE Audio TS112 is incredibly warm and unobtrusive, coupled with extreme headroom. If necessary, you can achieve the level of a real live sound system, which also allows you to test a club sound system at “real level” in the control room. In addition, there is a transmission that doesn't run out of steam even at 40 Hz, so that you can keep a perfect overview of the level, especially with bass-heavy music.

However, what should be very well coordinated is the crossover frequency with the satellites, which you should take a lot of time with. It can be assumed that if you use a 12-inch speaker in the bass range, you won't finish off with 4 or 5-inch speakers in the satellite range, as the "kink" in the linearity will be a little too strong. You can counteract the effect by having the woofer pass at 100 or 120 Hz, for example, but you should always be aware of the inertia of the bass speaker. Personally, I would complement this “jacket” with at least 6-inch, better still 8-inch bass speakers in the satellite range, which already provide a good bass foundation and add the EVE Audio TS112 as the ultimate bass controller.

Overall, you definitely have to give the EVE Audio TS112 the top rating, simply because there are no weak points in the system and the woofer holds up with incredible aplomb in all areas where a woofer can get sweaty. An absolutely top class subwoofer!


Conclusion

With the Eve Audio TS112, the Berlin company has a high-end studio subwoofer in its portfolio. The system has extreme power reserves, sounds incredibly discreet/subtle and, thanks to the passive membrane, produces a very unobtrusive basic sound with an outstanding deep bass reproduction, which extends right down to the very bottom of the frequency spectrum.

A professional subwoofer that consistently delivers even in large control rooms, hence top marks in all areas!

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Additional Informations:

**Introduction**

Eve Audio is a German manufacturer of professional studio monitors. The company was founded in 2011 by Roland Stenz, and it is currently headquartered in Berlin. Eve Audio monitors are known for their high quality and accuracy, and they are used by a wide range of professional audio engineers, musicians, and producers.

**The Early Years**

Roland Stenz was born in Germany in 1963. He developed an interest in audio at a young age, and he began working in the audio industry in the early 1980s. Stenz worked for a number of different audio companies, including Sennheiser and Neumann, before founding Eve Audio in 2011.

**The Founding of Eve Audio**

Stenz founded Eve Audio with the goal of creating high-quality studio monitors that were affordable for professional audio engineers and musicians. The company's first product was the SC203 nearfield monitor, which was released in 2011. The SC203 was well-received by critics and audio professionals, and it helped to establish Eve Audio as a leading manufacturer of studio monitors.

**The Growth of Eve Audio**

Eve Audio has continued to grow and expand since its founding in 2011. The company has released a number of new products, including the TS112 subwoofer, the AM5 active monitor, and the Lynx 50 active monitor. Eve Audio monitors have been used by a wide range of professional audio engineers, musicians, and producers, including Grammy-winning engineer Andrew Scheps and multi-platinum producer Mike Elizondo.

**Eve Audio Today**

Today, Eve Audio is one of the leading manufacturers of studio monitors in the world. The company's products are sold in over 50 countries, and they are used by a wide range of professional audio engineers, musicians, and producers. Eve Audio is committed to providing high-quality, affordable studio monitors that help audio professionals achieve their creative goals.

**Eve Audio: A Timeline**

* 2011: Roland Stenz founds Eve Audio in Berlin, Germany.
* 2011: Eve Audio releases its first product, the SC203 nearfield monitor.
* 2012: Eve Audio releases the TS112 subwoofer.
* 2013: Eve Audio releases the AM5 active monitor.
* 2014: Eve Audio releases the Lynx 50 active monitor.
* 2015: Eve Audio celebrates its 5th anniversary.
* 2016: Eve Audio releases the Opal active monitor.
* 2017: Eve Audio releases the Sphere active monitor.
* 2018: Eve Audio releases the Studio 208 active monitor.
* 2019: Eve Audio celebrates its 10th anniversary.
* 2020: Eve Audio releases the EVO 207 active monitor.

**Eve Audio: A Look at the Future**

Eve Audio is a company with a rich history and a bright future. The company has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a small Berlin workshop. Today, Eve Audio is one of the leading manufacturers of studio monitors in the world. The company's products are used by a wide range of professional audio engineers, musicians, and producers. Eve Audio is committed to providing high-quality, affordable studio monitors that help audio professionals achieve their creative goals.

The company is constantly innovating and developing new products. Eve Audio is also committed to providing its customers with the best possible service. The company has a team of experienced and knowledgeable staff who are always happy to help customers find the right monitor for their needs.

**Conclusion**

Eve Audio is a company that is passionate about audio. The company is committed to providing audio professionals with the tools they need to create great music. Eve Audio monitors are known for their quality, accuracy, and affordability. They are the instruments of choice for a wide range of professional audio engineers, musicians, and producers.