In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Fyne Audio F500S LCR is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the EVO5.C is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F500S LCR and Wharfedale EVO5.C first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F500S LCR | Wharfedale EVO5.C |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Wharfedale
United Kingdom · founded 1932 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1.375" AMT (Ribbon) |
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| Woofer | — | 2 x 5" woven Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 56-34k Hz | 56-24k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 25-120 watts |
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| Weight | 10.21kg / 22.5lbs | 12.55kg / 27.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7.9" x 20.9" x 6"
200.7 x 530.9 x 152.4mm | 7.4" x 20.5" x 12"
188.0 x 520.0 x 305.0mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio F500S LCR and Wharfedale EVO5.C speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Fyne Audio F500S LCR |
Wharfedale EVO5.C |
| Near-field |
Good |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that F500S LCR is a 3-way design whereas the EVO5.C is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F500S LCR |
Wharfedale EVO5.C |
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Driver Setup
|
3-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
|
-inch
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1.375-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
x -inch
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2 x 5-inch
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F500S LCR features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz. On the other hand, the EVO5.C features a 1.375" SilentWeave cotton and felt damping fiber AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter and 2 x 5" woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2300Hz.
Frequency Response
F500S LCR has a frequency range of 56-34k Hz whereas EVO5.C has a frequency range of 56-24k Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
F500S LCR is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the EVO5.C which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the EVO5.C can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. F500S LCR sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the EVO5.C's is rated at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio F500S LCR a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO5.C, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F500S LCR features Binding post type posts and EVO5.C has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fyne Audio F500S LCR's and Wharfedale EVO5.C's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F500S LCR has external dimensions of 200.7 x 530.9 x 152.4mm (7.9 x 20.9 x 6inch) whereas Wharfedale EVO5.C has external dimensions of 188.0 x 520.0 x 305.0mm (7.4" × 20.5" × 12.0").
Wharfedale EVO5.C is 10.9mm narrower and 12.7mm shorter than Fyne Audio F500S LCR but it is also 152.6mm deeper.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Wharfedale EVO5.C needs about 96% more floor or shelf area. Wharfedale EVO5.C is 153mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Fyne Audio F500S LCR is 13mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fyne Audio F500S LCR is approximately 809.1cm2 / 125.4inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale EVO5.C is approximately 1586.0cm2 / 245.8inch2. The F500S LCR requires 49% less surface area than the EVO5.C which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO5.C?
Here are the items that come with the EVO5.C: