In this review, we will be comparing EVO4.3 and S 809, 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 S 809 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo S 809 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 S 809 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that EVO4.3 is a 3-way design whereas the S 809 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 S 809 |
Driver Setup
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3-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.18x2.36-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
|
1 x 2-inch |
- |
Woofer
|
2 x 5-inch
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3 x 5-inch
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EVO4.3 features a 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 5" Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the S 809 features a 1" Tweeter and 3 x 5" Aluminized Polyfiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
EVO4.3 has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz whereas S 809 has a frequency range of 37-26k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the S 809 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
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High Frequency
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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 and S 809 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. EVO4.3 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the S 809's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Jamo S 809 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO4.3, 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.
EVO4.3 can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas S 809 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the EVO4.3.
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
EVO4.3 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. S 809 has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
EVO4.3 has a bottom firing port whereas S 809 has a front firing ports. Jamo S 809's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wharfedale EVO4.3 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 S 809'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 S 809 has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 191.0 x 252.0mm ( 41.0 x 7.5 x 9.9inch) .
Jamo S 809 is 44mm narrower and 85mm less deeper than Wharfedale EVO4.3 but it is also 165mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Jamo S 809 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 S 809 is approximately 481.3cm2 / 74.6inch2. The EVO4.3 requires 65% more surface area than the S 809 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 S 809?
Here are the items that come with the S 809:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 Grilles8 Mounting feet16 ScrewsUser ManualImportant Safety InstructionsWarranty Information