In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Fyne Audio F502SP is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the EVO4.2 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F502SP and Wharfedale EVO4.2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F502SP | Wharfedale EVO4.2 |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Wharfedale
United Kingdom · founded 1932 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) |
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| Midrange | — | 2" |
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| Woofer | 8" | 6.5" Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 30-34k Hz | 54-22k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 30- 200 W watts | 25-120 watts |
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| Weight | 30.39kg / 66.9lbs | 13.40kg / 29.5lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.7" x 13.3" x 15"
1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm | 17.9" x 9.8" x 13.7"
455.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio F502SP and Wharfedale EVO4.2 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 F502SP |
Wharfedale EVO4.2 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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
Both F502SP and EVO4.2 are 3-way speakers.
Fyne Audio F502SPWharfedale EVO4.2
MidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
Wharfedale EVO4.2 |
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Driver Setup
|
3-way
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3-way
|
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Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.18x2.36-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
1 x 2-inch |
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Woofer
|
x 8-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
|
F502SP features a " Tweeter and x 8" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz. On the other hand, the EVO4.2 features a 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter, a 2" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
F502SP has a frequency range of 30-34k Hz whereas EVO4.2 has a frequency range of 54-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the F502SP can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the EVO4.2's min frequency of 54Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing 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
F502SP and EVO4.2 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F502SP sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the EVO4.2's is at 88 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio F502SP a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO4.2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
F502SP can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas EVO4.2 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 80 watts less than the F502SP.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
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
EVO4.2 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. F502SP has a Binding post which doesn't 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 F502SP's and Wharfedale EVO4.2's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F502SP has external dimensions of 1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm (43.7 x 13.3 x 15inch) whereas Wharfedale EVO4.2 has external dimensions of 455.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm (17.9 x 9.8 x 13.7inch).
Fyne Audio F502SP is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 87.8mm wider, 655mm taller and 31mm deeper than Wharfedale EVO4.2.
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.
Fyne Audio F502SP needs about 47% more floor or shelf area. Fyne Audio F502SP is 31mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Fyne Audio F502SP is 655mm 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 F502SP is approximately 1287.0cm2 / 199.5inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale EVO4.2 is approximately 875.0cm2 / 135.6inch2. The F502SP requires 47% more surface area than the EVO4.2 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO4.2?
Here are the items that come with the EVO4.2:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
- 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Pair of white cloth gloves
- User Manual