In this review, we will be comparing EVO4.3 and Diamond 12.4, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Wharfedale
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale EVO4.3 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.18x2.36" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 2" Midrange
- 2 x 5" Kevlar Woofer
- 48-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 877.0" x 9-1/4" x 13-1/4"( 877.0 x 235.0 x 337.0mm )
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer
- 40-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:22.40kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1156.0" x 8" x 15-1/4"( 1156.0 x 200.0 x 388.0mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 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:
| Listening Environment* |
Wharfedale EVO4.3 |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that EVO4.3 is a 3-way design whereas the Diamond 12.4 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 |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 |
|
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 6.5-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 Diamond 12.4 features a 1" Textile Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2100Hz.
Frequency Response
EVO4.3 has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz whereas Diamond 12.4 has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Diamond 12.4 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 and Diamond 12.4 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.
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 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas EVO4.3 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Diamond 12.4.
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 Diamond 12.4 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 Diamond 12.4 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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.4'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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 has external dimensions of 1156.0 x 200.0 x 388.0mm ( 45-1/2 x 8 x 15-1/4inch) .
Wharfedale EVO4.3 is 279mm shorter and 51mm less deeper than Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 but it is also 35mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale EVO4.3 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Size and External Dimensions
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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 is approximately 776.0cm2 / 120.3inch2. The EVO4.3 requires 2% more surface area than the Diamond 12.4 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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.4?
Here are the items that come with the Diamond 12.4:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Spike feet (w/ locking collars)2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)4 Isolation pucksUsers Manual