Wharfedale EVO4.S
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Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
85/100
Dual AMT tweeters deliver airy, detailed highs while a dedicated pair of 2" soft-domes gives the EVO4.S clear, well-bodied mids; its 6.5" Kevlar woofer and closed-box design provide tight, controlled bass and punch. The 3-way layout yields precise staging and depth, making this compact surround speaker a refined, reference-minded choice for listeners who prize clarity and imaging.
Pros
Airy, low-distortion highs from dual AMT tweeters, offering refined extension to ~22kHz.
Clear, well-bodied midrange from twin 2" soft-domes and a dedicated 3-way topology that enhances vocal presence and timbral accuracy.
Tight, controlled mid-bass and strong transient control from the 6.5" Kevlar woofer in a closed-box enclosure.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Bass
89/100
6.5" Kevlar woofer in a closed-box with -6dB bass extension at 65Hz gives strong, controlled mid-bass and good articulation for the driver size. Expect limited sub-bass below ~60Hz; design favors control over extreme extension.
Mid
90/100
Dedicated pair of 2" soft-domes and a 3-way topology support clear, well-bodied midrange and vocal presence. The triple-driver approach usually reduces intermodulation and aids timbral accuracy.
Treble
91/100
Dual 30x60mm AMT tweeters promise excellent detail retrieval and airy highs with low distortion; the spec'd response to 22kHz suggests refined extension without aggressive top-end peaking.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
3-way layout with AMTs and dedicated mids supports precise imaging and a spacious presentation for a bookshelf speaker; cabinet dimensions and driver complement favor stable focus and depth.
Dynamics
88/100
106dB peak SPL, 88dB sensitivity and 25–120W amp recommendation indicate good macro and micro-dynamic ability when paired with an adequate amplifier; closed-box design aids transient control.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
90/100
11.8kg per speaker, Kevlar woofer and AMT modules point to solid cabinet construction and quality components; specs suggest careful engineering and good resonance control for the class.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive single-post bookshelf configuration baseline applied. No bi-wire/bi-amp or extra connection features specified.
Value for Money
85/100
Price not provided; judged against typical Wharfedale EVO positioning (mid/high value segment). Feature set and measured performance indicators imply strong value if priced in the expected mid-range.
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Specifications
- Model
- EVO 4.S
- General Description
- 3-way surround speaker
- Enclosure Type
- closed box
- Transducer Complement
- 3-way
- Bass Driver
- 6.5"(165mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
- Midrange Driver
- 2"(50mm) soft dome x2
- Treble Driver
- 30 x 60mm AMT x2
- AV Shield
- No
- Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1M)
- 88dB
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 25-120W
- Peak SPL
- 106dB
- Nominal Impedance
- 8Ω Compatible
- Minimum Impedance
- 3.9Ω
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
- 70Hz ~ 22kHz
- Bass Extension (-6dB)
- 65Hz
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.5kHz,4.4kHz
- Dimensions (HxWxD)
- 245 x 400 x (145+10)mm
- Net Weight
- 11.8kg/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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