In this review, we will be comparing EVO5.4 and Prime Pinnacle, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wharfedale and SVS.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and SVS Prime Pinnacle first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale EVO5.4 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.375" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 2" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" woven Kevlar Woofer
- 42-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:31.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1028.0" x 11.9" x 15.4"( 1028.0 x 302.0 x 350.0mm )
SVS Prime Pinnacle Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 5.25" Midrange
- 29-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:25.95kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1042.0" x 8" x 13-15/16"( 1042.0 x 204.0 x 355.0mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale EVO5.4 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 EVO5.4 |
SVS Prime Pinnacle |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* 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 EVO5.4 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 EVO5.4 and Prime Pinnacle are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wharfedale EVO5.4 |
SVS Prime Pinnacle |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.375-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 2-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
EVO5.4 features a 1.375" SilentWeave cotton and felt damping fiber AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1.1 kHz and 4 kHz. On the other hand, the Prime Pinnacle features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 300Hz and 2100Hz.
Frequency Response
EVO5.4 has a frequency range of 42-24k Hz whereas Prime Pinnacle has a frequency range of 29-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Prime Pinnacle can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the EVO5.4's min frequency of 42Hz.
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
EVO5.4 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Prime Pinnacle which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the EVO5.4 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. EVO5.4 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Prime Pinnacle's is rated at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale EVO5.4 a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Pinnacle, 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.
EVO5.4 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas EVO5.4 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Prime Pinnacle.
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
EVO5.4 features 5-Way post type posts and Prime Pinnacle has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale EVO5.4's Binding post terminals
SVS Prime Pinnacle's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
EVO5.4 has a bottom firing port whereas Prime Pinnacle has a rear firing ports. Wharfedale EVO5.4's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 EVO5.4's and SVS Prime Pinnacle's external dimensions. Wharfedale EVO5.4 has external dimensions of 1028.0 x 302.0 x 350.0mm ( 40.5" × 11.9" × 15.4") whereas SVS Prime Pinnacle has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 204.0 x 355.0mm ( 41 x 8 x 13-15/16inch) .
Wharfedale EVO5.4 is 14mm shorter and 5mm less deeper than SVS Prime Pinnacle but it is also 98mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and SVS Prime Pinnacle in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and SVS Prime Pinnacle 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 EVO5.4 is approximately 1057.0cm2 / 163.8inch2 and base area of the SVS Prime Pinnacle is approximately 724.2cm2 / 112.3inch2. The EVO5.4 requires 46% more surface area than the Prime Pinnacle which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.