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Wharfedale EVO4.4

Name: Wharfedale EVO4.4
Brand: Wharfedale
SKU: evo4-4
Price: 2198.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (13 reviews)

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Specifications 12 reviews & sources

94/100

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

94/100

Build Quality

91/100

Value for Money

95/100

Wharfedale’s EVO4.4 pairs room-filling scale with an unusually natural, refined presentation: its AMT/dome array uncovers vocal texture and fine detail, while twin Kevlar woofers supply deep, controlled bass. What Hi-Fi? highlights its composure, timing and long-listen appeal; an expansive, layered stage makes this a compelling full-range floorstander for serious music systems.

Pros

Detailed, transparent AMT and dome-midrange performance brings convincing vocal nuance without sounding etched.

Large-scale, organised soundstage remains composed with dense and demanding recordings.

Deep, forceful bass combines with strong control and impressive dynamic headroom.

Curved, braced cabinet construction and finish are notably strong for the class.

Cons

Large cabinets need a medium-to-large room and breathing space from walls; close placement can make the bass dominate.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"The Evo 4.4 are excellent speakers for the money – they pack in a lot of tech and use it to deliver a class leading sound"

— What Hi-Fi

"Despite the Wharfedale Evo 4.4s looking like the bruisers on the door at a nightclub, at heart they're sensitive, even poetic, souls."

— Sound Advice

"звучание любого трека получается слитным полным и детальным будто бы нет этого перехода"

— AVComfort

"That’s why it’s refreshing to work with the advanced motor systems we’ve incorporated into the EVO4 Series, along with our version of a dome midrange and an AMT treble unit that has grown out of our research for the Elysian project.."

— The Ear

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 94/100

Reviews consistently describe a large-scale yet unusually composed presentation, combining deep, controlled bass with high resolution, natural vocal expression and a cohesive three-way balance. It is praised for staying musical and organised with dense recordings, while its relaxed overall balance makes it well suited to long listening sessions.

Bass

94/100

The twin bass drivers are widely praised for digging deep, hitting hard and retaining control over demanding bass lines. What Hi-Fi? notes that the low end is powerful enough to dominate if the speakers are placed too close to room boundaries, while AVComfort found it dense, precise and dynamic.

Mid

94/100

The dedicated dome midrange earns strong praise for vocal texture, nuance and emotional communication. Sound Advice found crossover integration seamless, and both it and AVComfort report that the transitions between drivers are effectively inaudible.

Treble

92/100

Reviewers highlight the AMT tweeter's resolution, transparency and ability to reveal fine detail without making the overall presentation feel etched. Sound Advice also found it capable of reproducing abrasive recording details honestly when the material demands it.

Soundstage Imaging

95/100

This is a standout strength. Sound Advice praises an expansive and well-organised stage even with dense arrangements, while AVComfort calls out exceptional soundstage depth for the class alongside convincing width and layering.

Dynamics

92/100

The EVO4.4 is reported to go loud easily, remain composed under pressure and deliver convincing dynamic reach with complex orchestral music. Its character is generally more relaxed than overtly aggressive, but reviewers still find it capable of punch, speed and force when required.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

91/100

The curved cabinets are described as substantial, well assembled and handsomely finished. What Hi-Fi? specifically praises the strategic bracing and damping, while Sound Advice highlights the impressive cabinet construction, expertly applied finishes and purposeful spikes.

Value for Money

95/100

At its stated £1,199-per-pair UK launch price, reviewers consider the EVO4.4 exceptionally competitive. What Hi-Fi? calls it class-leading for the money, while Sound Advice describes the value as prodigious and stresses that its scale and accomplishment do not require paying over the odds.

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Specifications

Model: EVO 4.4
General Description: 3-way floorstanding Speakers
Enclosure Type: bass reflex
Transducer Complement: 3-way
Bass Driver: 6.5"(165mm) black woven Kevlar® cone x 2
Midrange Driver: 2"(50mm) soft dome
Treble Driver: 30 x 60mm AMT
AV Shield: No
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1M): 89dB
Recommended Amplifier Power: 30-200W
Peak SPL: 107dB
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω Compatible
Minimum Impedance: 4.3Ω
Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 44Hz ~ 22kHz
Bass Extension (-6dB): 38Hz
Crossover Frequency: 1.4kHz,4.7kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1060 x 250 x (340+10)mm
Net Weight: 25.6kg/pcs

Manufacturer's Description — Wharfedale

Wharfedale’s new EVO4 has grown out of the extensive research and development that produced the ELYSIAN flagship loudspeakers and borrows much of the technology involved in ELYSIAN.

The primary focus is on the AMT development resulting in a radically different way of reproducing high frequency detail efficiently and accurately. Similar cabinet technology to ELYSIAN provides a stable and solid foundation for the drive units with radiused edges to help integrate the driver output with the room acoustics. In addition the unique SLPP bass reflex system, as developed for ELYSIAN, is now incorporated in EVO4.

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In Living Stereo — in-store — New York City, New York, United States (website)
110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
A Tube High Fidelity — online and in-store — Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands (website)
A/V Solutions — in-store — Pleasanton, California, United States (website)
Acclaim Sound and Light — online and in-store — North Bay, Ontario, Canada (website)
All Elite Audio — online and in-store — Perry Hall, Maryland, United States (website)
Alma Music & Audio — online and in-store — San Diego, California, United States (website)
Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)