In this review, we will be comparing F36 and EVO4.4, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Revel and Wharfedale. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Wharfedale EVO4.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Revel Concerta2 F36 and Wharfedale EVO4.4 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Revel Concerta2 F36 and Wharfedale EVO4.4 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both F36 and EVO4.4 are 3-way speakers.
Driver |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
Wharfedale EVO4.4 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.18x2.36-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
1 x 2-inch |
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
F36 features a 1" aluminum dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Anodized aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the EVO4.4 features a 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer .
Frequency Response
F36 has a frequency range of 51- Hz whereas EVO4.4 has a frequency range of 44-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the EVO4.4 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the F36's min frequency of 51Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
F36 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the EVO4.4 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. F36 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the EVO4.4's is rated at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Revel Concerta2 F36 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO4.4, 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. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
F36 and EVO4.4 has the same power range of 30-200 watts.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
EVO4.4 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. F36 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
F36 has a rear firing port whereas EVO4.4 has a bottom firing ports. Wharfedale EVO4.4's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Revel Concerta2 F36 with its rear-firing port.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Revel Concerta2 F36's and Wharfedale EVO4.4's external dimensions. Revel Concerta2 F36 has external dimensions of 1126.0 x 247.0 x 361.0mm ( 44-5/16 x 9-11/16 x 14-3/16inch) whereas Wharfedale EVO4.4 has external dimensions of 1060.0 x 250.0 x 36.0mm ( 41.7 x 9.8 x 1.4inch) .
Wharfedale EVO4.4 is 66mm shorter and 325mm less deeper than Revel Concerta2 F36 but it is also 3mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Revel Concerta2 F36 and Wharfedale EVO4.4 in scale.
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 Revel Concerta2 F36 is approximately 891.7cm2 / 138.2inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale EVO4.4 is approximately 90.0cm2 / 14.0inch2. The F36 requires 891% more surface area than the EVO4.4 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Revel Concerta2 F36 weighs 22.73kg / 50lbs and the Wharfedale EVO4.4 weighs 25.60kg / 56.3lbs. This makes the EVO4.4 13% heavier than the F36.
Here is a comparison of how F36 and EVO4.4's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Revel Concerta2 F36?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of F36:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feetOwners Manual
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO4.4?
Here are the items that come with the EVO4.4:
Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille 4 Outrigger feet (pre-installed) 4 Spikes (pre-installed) 4 Isolation pucks 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed) Pair of white cloth gloves User Manual
Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
Low Frequency Response |
44 Hz
vs
51 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
High Frequency Response |
22k Hz
vs
0k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
Height |
1060mm
vs
1126mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
90cm2 (250x36mm)
vs
891cm2 (247x361mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Price per pair* |
2198USD
vs
2200USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
General |
Revel Concerta2 F36 |
Wharfedale EVO4.4 |
Brand |
Revel |
Wharfedale |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
30-200 watts |
30-200 watts |
Sensitivity |
91 dB |
89 dB |
Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
Impedance |
n/a |
4.3 ohms |
Frequency Response |
51- Hz |
44-22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6.5" |
Woofer Composition |
Anodized aluminum |
Kevlar |
Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.18x2.36" |
Tweeter Type |
dome with with proprietary acoustic lens and waveguide |
AMT (Ribbon) |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
6.5" |
2" |
Firing Direction |
rear |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1126.0mm (44.3") |
1060.0mm (41.7") |
Width |
247.0mm (9.7") |
250.0mm (9.8") |
Depth |
361.0mm (14.2") |
36.0mm (1.4") |
Weight |
22.73kg (50lbs) |
25.60kg (56.3lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
Wood/Lacquer |
MDF/Wood-veneer |
Available Colors |
Gloss Black |
Walnut |
Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |