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Wharfedale EVO5.4 vs Wharfedale EVO5.3 Comparison

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Wharfedale EVO5.4

Passive Floor-standing | 42-24k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 46-24k Hz

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Wharfedale EVO5.4 Wharfedale EVO5.4
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Wharfedale EVO5.4 vs Wharfedale EVO5.3 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing EVO5.4 and EVO5.3, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Wharfedale

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and Wharfedale EVO5.3 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 )

Wharfedale EVO5.3 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.375" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 2" Midrange
  • 2 x 5" woven Kevlar Woofer
  • 2" Midrange
  • 46-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:25-150watts
  • Weight:21.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 933.0" x 10.5" x 12.8"( 933.0 x 266.0 x 285.0mm )

EVO5.4 and EVO5.3 are members of Wharfedale's EVO5 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Wharfedale EVO5 Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Wharfedale EVO5.1
  
Bookshelf 56-24k Hz 87 dB4Ω 1 x 5"
Wharfedale EVO5.4
Floor-standing 42-24k Hz 90 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Wharfedale EVO5.2
  
Bookshelf 44-24k Hz 88 dB4Ω 1 x 6.5"
Wharfedale EVO5.3
Floor-standing 46-24k Hz 88 dB4Ω 2 x 5"
Wharfedale EVO5.C
  
Center Channel 56-24k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 5"

What size room are the Wharfedale EVO5.4 and Wharfedale EVO5.3 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 Wharfedale EVO5.3
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 EVO5.4 and Wharfedale EVO5.3 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

Both EVO5.4 and EVO5.3 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Wharfedale EVO5.4 Wharfedale EVO5.3
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1.375-inch 1.375-inch
Midrange 1 x 2-inch 1 x 2-inch
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 2 x 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 EVO5.3 features a 1.375" SilentWeave cotton and felt damping fiber AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 2 x 5" woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 825 Hz and 4 kHz.

Frequency Response

EVO5.4 has a frequency range of 42-24k Hz whereas EVO5.3 has a frequency range of 46-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the EVO5.4 can go slightly deeper then the EVO5.3's min frequency of 46Hz.

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

EVO5.4
EVO5.3
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Wharfedale EVO5.4
Wharfedale EVO5.3
Min
Average
Max

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 and EVO5.3 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. EVO5.4 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the EVO5.3's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale EVO5.4 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale EVO5.3, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the EVO5.4 and the EVO5.4 can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

EVO5.4
EVO5.3
Min
Average
Max

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 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas EVO5.3 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the EVO5.4.

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

EVO5.4 features Binding post type posts and EVO5.3 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Wharfedale EVO5.4 Terminals
Wharfedale EVO5.4's Binding post terminals

Wharfedale EVO5.3 Terminals
Wharfedale EVO5.3's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both EVO5.4 and EVO5.3 have bottom firing ports.

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 Wharfedale EVO5.3'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 Wharfedale EVO5.3 has external dimensions of 933.0 x 266.0 x 285.0mm ( 36.7" × 10.5" × 12.8") .

Wharfedale EVO5.4 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 36mm wider, 95mm taller and 65mm deeper than Wharfedale EVO5.3.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and Wharfedale EVO5.3 in scale.

Wharfedale EVO5.4 vs Wharfedale EVO5.3 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Wharfedale EVO5.4 and Wharfedale EVO5.3 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 Wharfedale EVO5.3 is approximately 758.1cm2 / 117.5inch2. The EVO5.4 requires 39% more surface area than the EVO5.3 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 Wharfedale EVO5.4 weighs 31.20kg / 68.6lbs and the Wharfedale EVO5.3 weighs 21.50kg / 47.3lbs. This makes the EVO5.4 45% heavier than the EVO5.3.

Here is a comparison of how EVO5.4 and EVO5.3's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Wharfedale EVO5.4
Wharfedale EVO5.3
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO5.4?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of EVO5.4:
  • 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
  • What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO5.3?

    Here are the items that come with the EVO5.3:
  • 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

  • Reasons to choose Wharfedale EVO5.4 over Wharfedale EVO5.3
    Max Input Power 200 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Minimum Impedance 4.3 ohms vs 3.5 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 42 Hz vs 46 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Wharfedale EVO5.3 over Wharfedale EVO5.4

    Height 933mm vs 1028mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 758cm2 vs 1057cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1899USD vs 2199USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Wharfedale EVO5.4 vs Wharfedale EVO5.3 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Wharfedale EVO5.4 Wharfedale EVO5.3
    Brand Wharfedale Wharfedale
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 30-200 watts 25-150 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
    Impedance 4.3 ohms 3.5 ohms
    Frequency Response 42-24k Hz 46-24k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5"
    Woofer Composition woven Kevlar woven Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1.375" 1.375"
    Tweeter Type AMT (Ribbon) AMT (Ribbon)
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 2" 2"
    Crossover Frequency 1.1 kHz and 4 kHz 825 Hz and 4 kHz
    Firing Direction bottom bottom
    Physical Specs
    Height 1028.0mm (40.5") 933.0mm (36.7")
    Width 302.0mm (11.9") 266.0mm (10.5")
    Depth 350.0mm (13.8") 285.0mm (11.2")
    Weight 31.20kg (68.6lbs) 21.50kg (47.3lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-veneer MDF/Wood-veneer
    Available Colors Walnut, Grey. Black, White Walnut, Grey. Black, White
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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