Wharfedale EVO4 Series

• What is the difference between Wharfedale EVO 4 and EVO 5?
  EVO 5 is the newer generation. Wharfedale describes it as building on EVO 4 with design updates and technical changes. On Wharfedale's specifications, EVO 5 uses a larger 35 x 70mm AMT tweeter (EVO 4: 30 x 60mm), quotes frequency response up to 24kHz (EVO 4: 22kHz), and is rated 4 ohms nominal and 8-ohm compatible (EVO 4: 8-ohm compatible). Each EVO 5 model keeps the driver layout of an EVO 4 model.
• Which EVO 5 model matches my EVO 4 model?

  EVO 4	EVO 5 with the same driver layout	Type
  EVO 4.2	EVO 5.2	3-way bookshelf, 6.5in bass
  EVO 4.3	EVO 5.3	3-way floorstanding, 2 x 5in bass
  EVO 4.4	EVO 5.4	3-way floorstanding, 2 x 6.5in bass

  The EVO 5.1 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker with a 5in bass driver and the AMT tweeter.
• How much amplifier power do Wharfedale EVO speakers need?
  Wharfedale's recommended amplifier power is 25-100W for the EVO 5.1, 25-120W for the EVO 4.2 and 5.2, 25-150W for the EVO 4.3 and 5.3, and 30-200W for the EVO 4.4 and 5.4. Sensitivity runs from 87dB (EVO 5.1, EVO 4.2) to 90dB (EVO 5.4); a higher figure plays louder from the same amplifier power.
• How deep does the bass go on EVO bookshelf and floorstanding models?
  Wharfedale quotes bass extension (-6dB) of 46Hz for the EVO 5.1, 48Hz for the EVO 4.2, 38Hz for the EVO 5.2, 42Hz for the EVO 4.3, 40Hz for the EVO 5.3, 38Hz for the EVO 4.4 and 36Hz for the EVO 5.4. The EVO 5.2 bookshelf reaches as low as the EVO 4.4 floorstander on paper.
• What is an AMT tweeter?
  An AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter uses a pleated diaphragm that moves air by folding and unfolding, rather than a dome that moves back and forth. Wharfedale says EVO 4 borrows technology from its ELYSIAN flagship speakers, with the AMT tweeter as the main focus. Every EVO 4 and EVO 5 bookshelf and floorstanding model listed here uses one.
• How big are the EVO speakers?
  Heights from Wharfedale's specifications: EVO 5.1 340mm, EVO 4.2 455mm, EVO 5.2 497mm, EVO 4.3 875mm, EVO 5.3 933mm, EVO 5.4 1028mm, EVO 4.4 1060mm.
• Do Wharfedale EVO speakers come with an Australian warranty?
  Yes. Wharfedale products bought new from an authorised Australian reseller have a 1-year warranty, extended by a further 2 years when you register the product with AVR within 90 days of purchase at avrevolution.com.au/pages/register-your-warranty. Claims are handled locally by AVR.

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