In this review, we will be comparing TuneTot and EVO5.2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wilson Audio and Wharfedale.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wilson Audio TuneTot and Wharfedale EVO5.2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wilson Audio TuneTot Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer
- 65-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:from 25watts
- Weight:13.15kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 14-13/16" x 8-5/8" x 10-3/16" ( 377.0 x 219.0 x 259.0mm )
Wharfedale EVO5.2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.375" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 2" Midrange
- 6.5" woven Kevlar Woofer
- 2" Midrange
- 44-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:25-120watts
- Weight:15.05kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 19.6" x 10.2" x 15.4" ( 497.0 x 260.0 x 350.0mm )
What size room are the Wilson Audio TuneTot and Wharfedale EVO5.2 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* |
Wilson Audio TuneTot |
Wharfedale EVO5.2 |
| Near-field |
Good |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
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 Wilson Audio TuneTot and Wharfedale EVO5.2 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 TuneTot is a 2-way design whereas the EVO5.2 is a 3-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 |
Wilson Audio TuneTot |
Wharfedale EVO5.2 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.375-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 2-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.75-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
TuneTot features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer . On the other hand, the EVO5.2 features a 1.375" SilentWeave cotton and felt damping fiber AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 800 Hz and 4.3 kHz.
Frequency Response
TuneTot has a frequency range of 65-23k Hz whereas EVO5.2 has a frequency range of 44-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the EVO5.2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the TuneTot's min frequency of 65Hz.
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 Bookshelf 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
TuneTot is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the EVO5.2 which has a nominal impedance of 4 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 EVO5.2 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. TuneTot sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the EVO5.2's is rated at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale EVO5.2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wilson Audio TuneTot, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
TuneTot can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas TuneTot has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 120 watts less than the EVO5.2.
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
TuneTot features Binding post type posts and EVO5.2 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale EVO5.2's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
TuneTot has a rear firing port whereas EVO5.2 has a bottom firing ports. Wharfedale EVO5.2's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wilson Audio TuneTot 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 Wilson Audio TuneTot's and Wharfedale EVO5.2's external dimensions. Wilson Audio TuneTot has external dimensions of 377.0 x 219.0 x 259.0mm ( 14-13/16 x 8-5/8 x 10-3/16inch) whereas Wharfedale EVO5.2 has external dimensions of 497.0 x 260.0 x 350.0mm ( 19.6" × 10.2" × 15.4") .
Wharfedale EVO5.2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 41mm wider, 120mm taller and 91mm deeper than Wilson Audio TuneTot.
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 Wilson Audio TuneTot is approximately 567.2cm2 / 87.9inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale EVO5.2 is approximately 910.0cm2 / 141.1inch2. The TuneTot requires 38% less surface area than the EVO5.2 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.