In this review, we will be comparing EVO4.3 and C 95 II, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wharfedale and Jamo. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo C 95 II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo C 95 II 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 Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo C 95 II compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking
through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that EVO4.3 is a 3-way design whereas the C 95 II 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 |
Wharfedale EVO4.3 |
Jamo C 95 II |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1.18x2.36-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 2-inch |
- |
Woofer
|
2 x 5-inch
|
2 x 6-inch
|
EVO4.3 features a 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 5" Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the C 95 II features a 1" Tweeter and 2 x 6" Composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
EVO4.3 has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz whereas C 95 II has a frequency range of 37-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the C 95 II can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the EVO4.3's min frequency of 48Hz.
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
EVO4.3 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the C 95 II which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 89 dBdB.
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.
EVO4.3 can handle a max power of 165 watts RMS from the amp the whereas EVO4.3 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 15 watts less than the C 95 II.
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
Both EVO4.3 and C 95 II features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
EVO4.3 has a bottom firing port whereas C 95 II has a rear firing ports. Wharfedale EVO4.3's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Jamo C 95 II 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 Wharfedale EVO4.3's and Jamo C 95 II's external dimensions. Wharfedale EVO4.3 has external dimensions of 877.0 x 235.0 x 337.0mm ( 34-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 13-1/4inch) whereas Jamo C 95 II has external dimensions of 982.0 x 247.0 x 383.0mm ( 38-5/8 x 9-11/16 x 15-1/16inch) .
Jamo C 95 II is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 12mm wider, 105mm taller and 46mm deeper than Wharfedale EVO4.3.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo C 95 II 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 Wharfedale EVO4.3 is approximately 792.0cm2 / 122.8inch2 and base area of the Jamo C 95 II is approximately 946.0cm2 / 146.6inch2. The EVO4.3 requires 16% less surface area than the C 95 II which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO4.3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of EVO4.3:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet (pre-installed)4 Spikes (pre-installed)4 Isolation pucks2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)Pair of white cloth glovesUser Manual
What's in the Box of Jamo C 95 II?
Here are the items that come with the C 95 II:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Rubber feet8 Machine screws2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)Hex-keyUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information