Wharfedale EVO4.C is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2019. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 30 x 60mm" Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Tweeter, 1 x 2" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" woven Kevlar cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Wharfedale EVO4.C has an MSRP of 899$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale EVO4.C is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Wharfedale EVO4.C Speaker Structure
Wharfedale later replaced EVO4.C with EVO5.C. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare Wharfedale EVO4.C vs Wharfedale EVO5.C
Wharfedale's EVO4 Series of Loudspeakers
EVO4.C is a member of Wharfedale's EVO4 series of Passive speakers. The EVO4 range is Wharfedale's step-up line, pairing an AMT tweeter with woven-fibre drivers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Wharfedale EVO4 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale EVO4.C Speaker
Wharfedale EVO4.C has a Frequency response range of 48-22k Hz and Power Range of 25-150 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how EVO4.C's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Wharfedale EVO4.C's woven Kevlar cone Woofer
Wharfedale EVO4.C's Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale EVO4.C?
EVO4.C is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 1500 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3900 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale EVO4.C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Wharfedale EVO4.C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Wharfedale EVO4.C is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale EVO4.C plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale EVO4.C
Even though the nominal impedance of the EVO4.C is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 4.3 ohms Wharfedale EVO4.C so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wharfedale EVO4.C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
EVO4.C has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Wharfedale EVO4.C Back View
Wharfedale EVO4.C's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Wharfedale EVO4.C External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale EVO4.C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9-15/16 x 29-9/16 x 15-5/16inch (253.0 x 751.0 x 389.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale EVO4.C is approximately 2921.4cm2 / 452.8inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale EVO4.C, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale EVO4.C Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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WeightThe Wharfedale EVO4.C weighs 15.82kg / 34.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how EVO4.C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1,000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale EVO4.C has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Wharfedale EVO4.C comes with 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Wharfedale EVO4.C is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe. EVO4.C comes with
2 Foam port plugs (pre-installed) so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.
Available colors
Wharfedale EVO4.C is available in White, Walnut and Black.
Does the Wharfedale EVO4.C come with a Grille?
EVO4.C comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Wharfedale EVO4.C with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale EVO4.C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of EVO4.C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Foam port plugs (pre-installed)
- 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Pair of white cloth gloves
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale EVO4.C.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale EVO4.C, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale EVO4.C
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale EVO4.C speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale EVO4.C
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale EVO4.C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale EVO4.C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.