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At the heart of the speaker is a dedicated 50mm soft-dome midrange driver, which handles the most important part of music—vocals and instruments. This helps the EVO 4.2 achieve a natural, open midrange with strong separation and imaging.
For bass, it uses a 6.5-inch Kevlar cone woofer, supported by a down-firing slot port design. This gives the speaker surprisingly deep and controlled low-end response for its size, with bass that can extend lower than typical bookshelf speakers.
Key performance specs include:
• Frequency response: ~54Hz–22kHz (with bass extension down to ~48Hz)
• Sensitivity: 87dB
• Recommended amplifier power: 25–120W
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms (compatible), dipping to 4 ohms
In terms of sound character, the EVO 4.2 is often described as smooth, slightly warm, and highly detailed, with a wide soundstage and strong imaging. It can present music in a way that feels more like a small floorstanding speaker than a traditional bookshelf design.
Physically, it’s also relatively large and heavy for its class (about 13.4 kg per speaker), with a solid cabinet and curved design to reduce resonance and improve dispersion.
Please note: Collection from our Murarrie showroom or freight at buyer's expense. We do not offer free shipping on traded equipment.
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Wharfedale traces its roots to 1932, when Gilbert Briggs, a music enthusiast and audio pioneer, crafted his first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. Named after the scenic Wharfedale valley along the River Wharfe, the company quickly gained traction among radio enthusiasts, winning early competitions and expanding to a factory near Bradford by 1933. Sold to the Rank Organisation in 1958, with Briggs managing until 1965, Wharfedale evolved from wartime subcontracting to postwar dominance in high-fidelity audio, blending British engineering heritage with relentless innovation.
The brand remains synonymous with loudspeakers, pioneering designs like the roll surround cone in the late 1950s, ceramic magnets in 1962, and the acoustic suspension system in the 1960s for deeper bass in compact cabinets. Iconic models such as the Linton, Denton, and enduring Diamond series—launched in 1981—define its core. While it briefly ventured into amplifiers, receivers, turntables, tuners, and even televisions or DVD players until 2008, Wharfedale now focuses exclusively on audio equipment under the International Audio Group.
Wharfedale occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, celebrated for delivering exceptional value, musicality, and build quality that punches above its price point. Far from high-end esoterica or vintage collector bait, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking reliable, globally recognized performance without boutique premiums, its classics like the Diamonds remaining staples for generations of audiophiles.
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