The Wharfedale EVO 5.3 ranks #72 out of 139 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Wharfedale
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#72 Wharfedale EVO 5.3: $1,799.00 per pair Estimated Wharfedale eBay
Smaller models: the Wharfedale EVO 5.2 (estimated 4.1/5) and the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 (estimated 3.9/5).
Larger model: the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 (ranked higher, estimated 4.3/5).
Pros: Slim 3-way floorstanding tower featuring dual 5-inch woven Kevlar woofers, a 2-inch soft dome midrange, and a 35x70mm AMT tweeter. Provides enhanced bass extension down to 44Hz while maintaining low cabinet coloration and wide horizontal dispersion.
Cons: Rating estimated based on EVO 5 series sibling testing. 4-ohm nominal impedance requires an amplifier that can deliver stable current without clipping during dynamic passages.
How it compares: Just above it: Dynaudio Evoke 30 - $2200 more. Just below it: Q Acoustics 3050c - $450 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 38Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 36.4”H x 8.3”W x 11.6”D (925 x 210 x 295 mm) |
| Drivers | 35x70mm AMT ribbon tweeter, 2” (50mm) soft dome midrange, 2 x 5” (130mm) woven Kevlar woofers |
| Frequency Response | 44Hz - 24kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 8 ohm compatible (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 43.2 lbs (19.6 kg) each |
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