Eve Audio EXO 27

The EVE Audio EXO 27 is an active 2-way studio monitor designed for professional near-field monitoring, music production, mixing, mastering, post-production, and immersive audio. Featuring a 6.5" CAL woofer, Precision AirMotion Tweeter, GDC Waveguide, and 280 watts of total amplifier power, the EXO 27 offers a frequency response ranging from 41 Hz to 24 kHz. The combination of a larger woofer size, a maximum SPL of 116 dB in free-field conditions, and extensive DSP makes the EXO 27 ideal for studios that require powerful low-frequency reproduction and ample headroom.

Within the EXO series, the EXO 27 stands out as a powerful all-around studio monitor. The monitor combines newly developed drivers with a Low Diffraction Enclosure, internal DSP, analog and digital connections, an OLED display, and Ethernet connectivity. Using the free EVE Origin software, individual monitors and complete stereo, multichannel, and immersive systems can be configured and managed from a single central interface.

Thanks to its controlled dispersion, the EXO 27 is also suitable for Dolby Atmos and other immersive monitor setups. Four M6 mounting points on the bottom allow for installation using compatible wall and ceiling brackets.

Precision AirMotion Tweeter with GDC Waveguide
For high frequencies, the EXO 27 uses the Precision AirMotion Tweeter, or PAMT for short. The diaphragm is made of lightweight polyamide and is designed for fast transient response, high efficiency, and low distortion. The tweeter works in conjunction with the GDC Waveguide, where GDC stands for Guided Directivity Control. This waveguide ensures controlled and wide dispersion. This creates a spacious listening area in which the stereo image and the placement of individual elements in a mix remain stable. Controlled dispersion is not only important for stereo monitoring. In surround and immersive systems, it helps maintain a smooth transition between different speaker positions and accurately position sounds within a three-dimensional sound field.

6.5" CAL woofer
The EXO 27 features a 6.5" woofer with aCAL (Coated Aluminum) diaphragm. The lightweight aluminum cone is equipped with a resonance-damped fabric surround and is combined with an optimized magnetic system. In addition, EVE Audio uses an Air Stream Optimized Voice Coil Design. This design optimizes the airflow around the voice coil and contributes to the driver’s controlled operation. The larger 6.5" woofer gives the EXO 27 a frequency range that extends down to 41 Hz at -3 dB. This allows the monitor to reproduce a large portion of the low end on its own. For applications requiring reproduction of the lowest frequencies, the EXO 27 can be paired with an EVE Audio subwoofer. The woofer isn’t just focused on low-frequency reproduction. The design is also intended to reproduce the midrange with precision, allowing bass, kick drums, guitars, keyboards, and other elements to be accurately assessed within a mix.

Free EVE Origin software
The EVE Audio EXO series works with EVE Origin, EVE Audio’s free monitor control software for Windows and macOS. The EXO monitors connect to the same network as the computer via the Ethernet port. EVE Origin detects the available monitors and consolidates their settings into a single central interface. With EVE Origin, monitor settings can be adjusted from the listening position. This means you don’t have to go to the back of a speaker for every change, and even larger monitor systems can be configured from a single location. The software provides access to monitor settings, Smart Filters, EQ, delay, channel levels, and other parameters. In addition, EVE Origin features a comprehensive 8-band EQ that allows for further adjustments. This is a significant advantage for larger studios and immersive setups. Multiple EXO monitors can be selected, adjusted, and fine-tuned centrally.

Saving and Recalling Scenes:
Within EVE Origin, different monitor configurations can be saved as scenes. This allows settings for different projects, rooms, listening positions, or applications to be saved and reloaded later. This makes it possible to quickly switch between different monitor configurations without having to manually re-enter all settings. Settings for multiple speakers can also be centrally managed for stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos systems.

EVE Origin thus serves as the software platform for the EXO series and is designed to enable further expansion of the monitor system over the long term.

Future Room Measurement Module:
EVE Origin will be expanded in the future with a Room Measurement module. This will allow the platform to play a role not only in monitor control, EQ, and system management but also in measuring and further optimizing the monitor system within the listening room. The EXO series’ network architecture makes it possible to integrate these functions within the same ecosystem. This allows monitor settings, EQ, levels, scenes, and future room measurement features to be managed from a single software environment.

EVE Origin is available free of charge to users of the EVE Audio EXO series.

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280-watt amplifier power
The EXO 27 features separate amplification for the woofer and tweeter. The 6.5" woofer is driven by 140 watts, and the Precision AirMotion Tweeter also has a 140-watt amplifier. This brings the total amplifier power to 280 watts per monitor. The maximum SPL is 116 dB in full-space and 122 dB in half-space, measured above 100 Hz. As a result, the EXO 27 offers more headroom than the smaller models in the EXO series and is suitable for listening environments that require higher sound pressure levels. The crossover frequency between the woofer and tweeter is 2.2 kHz. Drivers, amplification, crossover, DSP, and protection are all tuned to work together as a single system.

Low Diffraction Enclosure (
) The EXO 27’s enclosure is an integral part of its acoustic design. EVE Audio uses an LDE (Low Diffraction Enclosure) for this purpose. The curved shape and rounded edges minimize diffraction at the edges of the monitor. As a result, unwanted reflections around the enclosure have less impact on the direct sound from the drivers. This contributes to a clear stereo image and precise sound positioning within the mix. Optimized bass reflex ports are located on the rear panel. The shape and airflow of these ports are tuned to further extend the low-frequency response, while minimizing air noise at higher volume levels.

DSP and Room Adaptation
The EVE Audio EXO 27 features internal DSP that allows the sound reproduction to be adjusted to the monitor’s placement and the studio’s acoustic conditions. A monitor placed close to a wall behaves differently than one placed further into the room. A desk, studio furniture, or mixing console can also affect certain frequencies. The integrated filters allow you to correct for these effects. The Low Shelf operates below 300 Hz and has a setting range of -5 dB to +3 dB. The Desk Filter Cut operates around 470 Hz and can be set up to -5 dB. In addition, the EXO 27 features a Mid EQ around 2.6 kHz with a range of -3 dB to +3 dB and a High Shelf above 3 kHz with a setting range of -5 dB to +3 dB. The output level can be adjusted from -∞ to +10 dB. These settings can be accessed directly on the monitor or controlled from the listening position via EVE Origin.

OLED Display and SMART Control Knob
An OLED display and the SMARTControl Knob are located on the back of the EXO 27. This control allows you to access key monitor settings directly on the speaker. System parameters can be read directly on the OLED screen. The SMART Control Knob allows you to select and adjust the output level, room adaptation filters, and the selected input source, among other settings. As a result, the EXO 27 remains fully functional even without EVE Origin. The software offers additional capabilities for centralized control, more advanced settings, and the management of larger monitor systems.

Status Display via the EVE Audio Logo
The illuminated EVE Audiologo on the front panel functions as a status indicator. The multicolored LED can display eight different system statuses, including signal overload and the status during firmware updates. During normal use, the logo glows warm white. The brightness can be adjusted continuously from 0 to 100%. This allows the lighting to be dimmed, for example, in a dark studio, edit suite, or post-production room.

Analog XLR and RCA Inputs
For analog audio, the EXO 27 features a balanced XLR input and an unbalanced RCA input. This allows the monitor to be connected to audio interfaces, monitor controllers, mixing consoles, and other sources with a line-level output. The maximum input level is 16.5 dBu at the -10 dBV setting and 20 dBu at the +4 dBu setting. This allows the EXO 27 to be integrated with both consumer and professional studio equipment.

Digital S/PDIF Connection In addition to the analog inputs, the EXO 27 features a coaxial digital S/PDIF input and output. This allows digital audio to be sent directly to the monitor without first requiring an additional analog conversion. The digital connection supports signals up to 24-bit/96 kHz. For each monitor, you can set whether the left S/PDIF channel, the right channel, or a mono signal should be played. This allows a digital stereo signal to be sent to the first monitor and then looped through to a second EXO monitor.

Ethernet for EVE Origin and firmware
The Ethernet connection links the EXO 27 to EVEOrigin. When the monitors and computer are on the same network, the connected EXO models can be discovered and managed via the software. The IP address can be assigned automatically via DHCP or set manually. This allows the monitor to be used in both a simple studio setup and within a larger existing network. The Ethernet connection is also used for system management, software communication, and firmware updates.

Wake-on-Signal and Wake-on-LAN
The EXO 27 supports Wake-on-Signal. When this feature is enabled, the monitor can automatically wake up from standby as soon as an audio signal is detected. It also features Wake-on-LAN, which allows the monitor to be woken from standby via the network connection. These features are particularly useful in multi-monitor setups, where it is not necessary to turn each monitor on or off individually.

Automatic Standby
The EXO 27’s automatic standby feature can be set to 15, 30, or 60 minutes. The feature can also be disabled entirely. If the monitor is not used for the set duration, it will automatically switch to standby. In standby mode, power consumption is less than 1 watt. Power consumption when the monitor is active but not playing audio is 7 watts. The specified peak power consumption is 400 watts.

For stereo, multichannel, and Dolby Atmos-
The EXO 27 was developed for professional stereo monitoring, but the combination of high sound pressure, controlled dispersion, and network control also makes this model suitable for multichannel and immersive systems. In a stereo setup, the EXO 27 can be used as the left and right monitors. In Dolby Atmos and other immersive systems, the same model can be used for multiple positions around the listener. The GDC Waveguide helps maintain consistent dispersion and spatial placement. Multiple connected monitors can then be configured centrally via EVE Origin.

M6 Mounting Points
The bottom of the EXO 27 features four M6 mounting points with a mounting pattern of 50.8 x 107.9 mm. The mounting pattern is compatible with the K&M 24352 and K&M 24354, among others. This allows the EXO 27 not only to be placed on a monitor stand or studio furniture but also to be integrated into fixed wall and ceiling installations. This makes the model particularly suitable for immersive studios where monitors need to be mounted above or around the listening position.

6.5" woofer and low-frequency response down to 41 Hz
With its6.5" woofer, the EXO 27 represents a clear step up from the more compact EXO models. The larger woofer surface area contributes to the extension of the low-frequency response down to 41 Hz and enables a higher maximum sound pressure level. At the same time, with dimensions of 23.4 x 34.4 x 28 cm, the EXO 27 remains suitable for near-field monitoring and studios where a large main monitor is impractical. Each monitor weighs 8.1 kg. The combination of its compact cabinet size, 280-watt amplifier power, 6.5" woofer, and maximum SPL of 116 dB makes the EXO 27 suitable for professional production spaces where greater low-frequency response and more headroom are desired.

EVE Audio EXO 27 features:

• active 2-way studio monitor
• 6.5" CAL woofer with Coated Aluminum diaphragm
• Precision AirMotion Tweeter (PAMT)
• GDC Guided Directivity Control Waveguide
• Air Stream Optimized Voice Coil Design
• Low-Diffraction Enclosure
• Optimized rear-firing bass reflex ports
• Frequency response: 41 Hz – 24 kHz (-3 dB, 1 meter full-space)
• Maximum full-space SPL: 116 dB above 100 Hz
• Maximum SPL in half-space: 122 dB above 100 Hz
• Crossover frequency: 2.2 kHz
• Total amplifier power: 280 watts
• woofer amplifier: 140 watts
• tweeter amplifier: 140 watts
• Protection Limiter
• Internal DSP
• Low Shelf: -5 dB to +3 dB below 300 Hz
• Desk Filter Cut: -5 dB to 0 dB around 470 Hz
• Mid EQ: -3 dB to +3 dB around 2.6 kHz
• High Shelf: -5 dB to +3 dB above 3 kHz
• Volume control: -∞ to +10 dB
• Maximum input level at -10 dBV setting: 16.5 dBu
• Maximum input level at +4 dBu setting: 20 dBu
• OLED display on the rear panel
• SMART Control Knob
• Status LED with 8 different status indicators
• Adjustable LED brightness from 0 to 100%
• Wake-on-Signal
• Wake-on-LAN
• Automatic standby: 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or off
• Balanced XLR analog input
• Unbalanced RCA analog input
• Coaxial S/PDIF input and output
• S/PDIF resolution: up to 24-bit/96 kHz
• S/PDIF channel selection: left, right, or mono
• Ethernet port for network and software control
• IP configuration: manual or automatic via DHCP
• Free EVE Origin software
• EVE Origin with central monitor control
• Smart Filters via EVE Origin
• 8-band EQ via EVE Origin
• Save and recall scenes via EVE Origin
• Centralized level control via EVE Origin
• Delay settings via EVE Origin
• Suitable for managing stereo, multichannel, and immersive systems
• EVE Origin is being further expanded with Room Measurement functionality
• Four M6 mounting points on the bottom
• mounting pattern: 50.8 x 107.9 mm
• Compatible with, among others, K&M 24352 and K&M 24354
• Dimensions: 23.4 x 34.4 x 28 cm
• weight: 8.1 kg.