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Wharfedale Evo 5.2 Bookshelf Speakers

Wharfedale Evo 5.2 Bookshelf Speakers

Regular price $1,299.00 USD
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Color: Walnut

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EVO 5 — The Next Evolution of Accessible Audiophile Sound

EVO 5 builds on the EVO 4's runaway success—earning rave reviews and becoming one of our best-selling ranges—and introduces targeted upgrades over its predecessor: a larger AMT tweeter, a tri-directional SLPP bass port, enhanced Kevlar woofers with elastomer damping, and a stiffer multi-layer real-wood cabinet with precision spot bracing. Co-developed with our flagship Elysian series, EVO 5 preserves that natural, musical British signature while delivering deeper bass, broader transparency, and ultra-low coloration—all at a truly everyday price.

🎵 High-End Sound, Everyday Price

EVO 5 represents the next evolution of rationally priced audiophile-grade loudspeakers. Developed alongside Wharfedale's flagship Elysian series, EVO 5 shares advanced technologies, tonal accuracy, and impeccable build quality—now with targeted upgrades—yet remains astonishingly accessible. That classic British sound—natural, musical, and addictive—shines through with transparent, low-coloration detail that rivals speakers costing far more.

📚 EVO 5.2 Bookshelf Excellence

A true bookshelf staple, the 5.2 pairs a 5.9-inch Kevlar driver with the larger AMT tweeter for extended low-end reach and airy treble. Its precision-braced multi-layer cabinet and SLPP port deliver a spacious soundstage without dominating the room. Perfect for newcomers seeking a first audiophile system or enthusiasts wanting a discreet high-performance stereo pair.

🎯 Precision AMT Tweeter

EVO 5's Air Motion Transformer tweeter features an expanded 35 × 70 mm pleated diaphragm driven by precision magnets, now enhanced with acoustic damping and an elastomer frame. The result is faster transients, wider dispersion, and ultra-low distortion—delivering crisp, extended treble without harshness or fatigue.

🔊 Controlled Kevlar Bass Drivers

Building on Elysian's low-distortion motor system, EVO 5 woofers use woven Kevlar cones with low-loss rubber surrounds and rear elastomer damping. The stiff, well-damped cones ensure ideal piston motion and a seamless blend with the midrange—producing bass that's weighty, articulate, and true to the music.

🌊 Refined SLPP Bass Port

Wharfedale's Slot Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) is now a tri-directional design, venting rear radiation left, right, and rear through flared, semi-parabolic flanges. By equalizing high internal pressure to room pressure without turbulence, EVO 5 delivers deep, articulate bass free from port noise—and is far less sensitive to placement.

🏗️ Resonance-Free Real-Wood Cabinets

EVO 5 cabinets employ a sandwich of high-loss chipboard between stiff MDF layers to cancel resonances, aided by computer-modeled spot bracing that ties opposite walls.

🔌 Clean Connections

A single set of high-quality 5-way binding posts provides a secure, reliable connection and keeps cables neatly organized. Straight terminals simplify hookup and ensure a tidy, uncluttered appearance behind your speakers.

🎬 Seamless Home Cinema Integration

For a complete surround system, EVO 5 models share tweeters, driver cones, and crossover topology across the range. The matched tonal balance ensures coherent imaging and consistent performance in every channel—so your home cinema sounds as refined as your stereo system.

📐 Technical Specifications

Speaker Type:
3-way bookshelf speaker
Enclosure Type:
Bass reflex
Bass Driver:
6.0" (165 mm) Black Woven Kevlar® cone
Midrange Driver:
2" (50 mm) soft dome
Treble Driver:
35 × 70 mm AMT
Sensitivity:
88 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m)
Amplifier Power:
25–120 W
Peak SPL:
105 dB
Nominal Impedance:
4 Ω compatible
Minimum Impedance:
3.2 Ω
Frequency Response:
44 Hz – 24 kHz (+/−3 dB)
Bass Extension:
38 Hz (−6 dB)
Crossover Frequency:
800 Hz & 4.3 kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD):
19.6" × 10.2" × 15.4"
Net Weight:
33.1 lbs

🎵 Perfect for: Audiophile bookshelf systems • High-end stereo setups • Home cinema applications • British sound enthusiasts • Serious music lovers

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