I've bought them 5 years ago, didn't know you, Steve, but thanks to my wife's decision - we're both musicians. The vocals of opera singers coming from them made goosebumps and jazz instruments made shivers. The build quality is outstanding. We recommend. They are powered by Marantz amp, which gives them even more sweetness and warmth. We fully recommend.

@Osuna..

28 күн бұрын

Totalmente de acuerdo con usted. Los tengo conectados a un amplificador marantz 40n y el sonido es espectacular. Escucho jazz, blues, etc. Y algunas veces,( pocas ) escucho musica electrónica o música de organo con graves profundos y les conecto un subwoofer Monitor audio silver W12 y ya es un espectáculo. Lo mejor es ver cómo Whaferdale y Marantz se compenetran a la perfección.

It’s not vinyl, it’s wood veneer. Just picked up a pair, thank you for this review! Fantastic speakers.

Love your enthusiasm bro. Anyone who speaks with enthusiasm like that is worth knowing. Really great video.

I purchased these Steve. I'm not sure why this is the only de new , in English, of these beautiful speakers. I had the 4.2 and returned them for the 4.3 I also heard the Lintons. My groves are jazz and classical. These little guys are perfect for my room. They disappear into the very open roundness and the musicians on stage in a small club are nearly visible. There's none of that right left crap going on. Thanks for this convincing, spot on information. 4.3=⭐⭐⭐⭐

Steve is a real gentleman, thank you for all you do, and all the info,

Hi Steve, I have only recently started listening to audio reviews on KZread but am really enjoying your reviews and am finding such a rich variety of topics going back over the years previous to the present. I grew up with the Wharfedale name in the 1960s and I read the book by Gilbert Briggs on speaker design. He of course was the originator of the Wharfedale name. They were innovators in the 1950s-60s and it is wonderful that the name is still in business today. I'm currently seriously looking at buying a set of the Evos, probably the 4.3s.

Its Sunday morning, This review has reminded me of my youth growing up in NY. The nytimes’d be delivered early Sunday we had a big family so there was always jostling for it. I could get up late cause I was the only one interested in what Hans Fantel had to say. These days my phone’s notifications start at 7 am. So thanks the reviews and the memory, now if I could only find a decent bagel .

I love tjhat expression "they just let the music pass through the speaker like they weren't there" OK I'm sold. Always had bad speakers but alot of music. These are gonna be my first big buy step up, thank you

I just ordered a pair of the Evo 4.3's tonight and I'm stoked!

@xsamitt

3 жыл бұрын

Stroked you say? lol.....how do they sound for you?

@manitsony6703

3 жыл бұрын

Which amp? U paired

@johnsweda2999

3 жыл бұрын

The Peachtree should good match or the Cyrus XD i7

I like the attention to detail they paid on this speaker.

If I were reviewing audio equipment, I would listen to only two or three different music selections so that I could compare from memory (if that is even possible) the equipment that I had previously reviewed more accurately. Thanks for the enjoyable videos!

Bravo. Glad to see someone review a midline loudspeaker. Thought you might find them likeable. I think there are better matching amps out there. Like Cambridge or Naim.

Hi Steve, Love you daily show. Just to let you know the speakers are definitely veneered. Noel Keywood from Hifi World mag in the UK thought that the Evo 4.2s were covered in vinyl but corrected that in his review of the Evo 4.3 speaker in this month's magazine.

One classic vintage line of speakers with soft dome tweeters and mid range were ADS. They also have lovely mids.

Steve, thanks for your videos. I've learned a lot. Just for the fun of it, with the holidays on the horizon what would be your ultimate, spare no cost, system.

I have the 4.4’s driven by a Yamaha AS801 amp. Love the sound and I use the bass and treble on my amp to tweak the sound on different music. The speakers come with discs for under the spikes.

Very informative and flowing review.👍

Nice to see Wharfdale get some overdue credit. Beautiful review Steve.

Dome midrange and woofers help make the Revel Salon2 so good. The dome is inverted but the dome geometry still works.

Nice review Steve. I took your advice and bought Amber Rubarth’s “ Scribbled Folk Symphonies” album from HDTracks. Really loved the sound via my Mytek Brooklyn DAC+. Keep those music suggestions coming 👍👍

I've had these for 4 months now. I'm using a Schitt Vidar and I've been a very happy camper. Your description of them being laid back is right on. They certainly will play louder than the moderate volume I usually listen to but will easily handle more if I feel the need to crank it up and they've easily handled everything I've thrown at them from King Crimson to Drive By Truckers to Dire Straits to acoustic to Count Basie. Incidentally, mine are walnut and the finish is veneer.

@SlumberSource

3 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for 3 months and really happy.

I've got the Linton heritages, absolutely love them

@peterbrussels4949

3 жыл бұрын

I have also the Linton Héritage, I think these are just awesome for the price. I have also the Denton 80 Anniversary and a pair of Reva 3 in the stunning rosewood finish. I have had Spendor, Dynaudio, BW, Focus, I have sold all of them but I certainly will never sell my Linton Héritage. I use them with a tube EL 84 amplifier and you can spend thousands euros before you can beat this set.

@violin-schwerin

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterbrussels4949 I feel the same. Had Linn gear before. Now I drive my lintons with Croft acoustics separates

Steve it is real wood veneer and the soft dome is similar to the one used by the rubber expensive PMC speakers. Great review.

We have a pair of the 4.4's with a Chord Qutest DAC and Cary SL300.2D integrated amp at 450wpc and a Rythmik subwoofer and they sound great. They come alive with a high current, high power amp and a resolving DAC.

Just purchased a pair yesterday and was informed it is real veneer. I was also provided floor protection but it was only visible when I opened each speaker from the bottom. A small white box is attached to the shipping material and contains the floor protection pucks.

I recently purchased a pair of evo 4.1s. The same basic sound profile in a much smaller package. I have them sitting atop two 24" bar stools, putting them at ear level. They totally fill my 13'x19' media room with full, rich British sound. Like the 4.3s they feature a ribbon tweeter and a bottom slotted port. A great buy at $699 US, complete with real wood veneer.

@73Xtian

Жыл бұрын

The 4.1 definitely does not have the same sound signature as the bigger models, the 4.1 is the only model in the line up that has a significantly lower crossover frequency on the AMT wich makes the tweeters resonance frequency audible. Measurements of this 4.1 model clearly show a quite big bump around 4Khz.

@donaldbrown9976

Жыл бұрын

@@73Xtian : I've never heard the resonance you speak of even at high volume, but no two pair of ears are the same. Personally, I prefer the 4.1s to the 4.2s. I found the 4.2s a bit harder to optimally position in my particular room and couldn't really justify the price difference. But to each their own.

Interesting review. I would have suggested you review the 4.4 EVO's with the larger woofers. The soft-dome midrange, IMHO, is a grossly under used driver in the industry today. I think the way Wharfedale integrated it with the AMT tweeter is a gorgeous design and blends effortlessly. I hope other manufactures follow Wharfedale's lead and integrate more SD mids.

@davib7534

2 жыл бұрын

agree completely on the mid-range driver

@marcusaurelius2988

Жыл бұрын

AMTs are harsh and bright?

Great review! If you had to choose, would you go for the Evo 4.3 or the Linton ultimately?

8:45 Description of the Wharfedale Linton Heritage is spot on. I've got them, best purchase in years. Never get tired of listening. Relaxed, and yet they can deliver more than enough bass. However, the Lintons are deep boxes and in addition they need space between them and the wall. They need good room to shine.

@jerryjohnson4625

2 жыл бұрын

Ive got the Lintons too. Primaluna Prologue Integrated amp. Made for each other. Happy listening.

@colanitower

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerryjohnson4625 Same to you 😊 Interesting combination you have. Mine is a refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier from the early 1990s. It doesn't look like much but that's why these are perfect when on a budget and yet getting new Lintons. This Denon plays the Lintons very well, better than other amplifiers I tried (even a new LEAK Stereo), but your Primaluna indicates there still might be room for me for an upgrade later.

Steve, Proac use the ATC soft dome in their high end floor standers and the D80 or D100 are amongst the best UK produced floor standers at any price.

Hi Steve, which speakers would you recommend (

My Evo 4.4 speakers came with discs for the spikes to protect the speakers. They were hard to find, hidden way down in the bottom of the box. At first I thought they just didn't come with the discs and I was pretty annoyed. I love my 4.4's though. Easy going, smooth, musical sound. They definitely aren't the most dynamic though. But they just kind of do everything pretty well.

@z90012

Жыл бұрын

Mine to mate

Wharfedale just seems to have a nice sound that I assumed was the woven Kevlar cones. But with the AMT and silk dome midrange I guess it’s just their overall design. Really handsome cabinets, too.

@RennieAsh

3 жыл бұрын

They’ve always been more mid focused with a softer easy treble . The bass is there but doesn’t announce itself. At least that’s what I heard on older models. The new stuff should sound nice

One issue with these speakers for some, is that they are very revealing. If there is a flaw in a recording these will really project it. For example, Led Zeppelin BBC recordings are painful to listen to. Put some well recorded material through them and that revealing side is an enormous plus, just incredible for the price.

One of the legendary loudspeaker designers, NHT uses a 2 inch dome mid driver for some of their full range speakers. Unfortunately lately they trimmed their speaker lines to a bare minimum and they just don"t offer a lot of choices in the way of finishe and sizes.

Steve, I don’t quite know how, and I’ve actually asked Schiit, but when 2 Aegirs are used as monoblocks, you get 80 wpc into 8 ohms. Thanks for another great vid, man! 🎶🔊🙂

@simonecominato5561

3 жыл бұрын

That's correct: when you use the amplifier in bridge mode (any amplifier compatible with the bridged mode) the output power is (theoretically) 4 times the power of the single channel. That's because the power is equal to V^2 / Z, where V^2 is the square of the output voltage and Z is the load impedance. In bridge mode you double the output voltage thus the power is 4 times the power of the single channel on the same load. I said theoretically because when in bridge mode also the output impedance is doubled and that's why usually bridged amplifiers don't like too much low impedances.

@abccbc11

3 жыл бұрын

Doubling the voltage increases the power by a factor of 4 if the power supply can handle it. The Stereophile measurements of the Aegir showed 49 watts rather than 80. www.stereophile.com/content/schiit-audio-aegir-power-amplifier-measurements

@simonecominato5561

3 жыл бұрын

@@abccbc11 yep, I said "theoretically" 😉👍🏻

@NickP333

3 жыл бұрын

Simone Cominato Yeah, I should’ve said “theoretically” too. I was obviously just repeating what it says on the Schiit site. Thanks for the detailed explanation too. 🎵✌️

@NickP333

3 жыл бұрын

abccbc11 Cool. Thanks for the link!

That Replacements album Pleased To Meet Me was recorded at the great Ardent studios in Memphis. The 'Mats were attracted because that's where Big Star's records had been created.

Yes, The Replacements. I remember some reviewer called them as power pop.

Steve, great review! However, tho you compare your review speakers with different power amps which is great but I don't recall you mentioning the pre-pro/dac you use? Btw, shouldn't proper power amps just amplify the pre-pro's signal? e.g. pure gain?

Yes they do supply a metal disc at the bottom of the feet with a felt pad you could use furniture protectors sliders

Just bought the 4.3s and heard midrange “enunciation resolution” that I’ve never heard on 2 way speakers. I think woofers and tweeters are uncomfortable with midrange and a seamless midrange dome does better. I’m hearing ess instead of sss and the 4.3’s proper pronunciation’s continue to make me smile. I love them!

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, enjoy!

Hi Steve, I would really love to hear you review the Wharfedale Evo 4.4 speakers. Your review of the 4.3 was excellent! No techno mumbo jumbo just the types pleasure these incredible speaker. I was was 15 when I bought my first Wharfedale Denton 2XP’s. The year was 1975 😂 Best regards. Stephen Murphy 🇮🇪

@johnbancroft5242

Жыл бұрын

I have owned Wharfedale speakers since 1980, E70's back then, they never let me down or failed to give me enjoyment, and that's what it's all about.

Hello. Excellent overview. Thanks. What do you think about this model Davis Acoustics Matisse Serie 30?

Wharfedale are one of the oldest British companies along with Celestion and Tannoy. Celestion used to make hi fi speakers years back, but focus on guitar speakers now. Proud of British speakers. Wharfedale are still up there

@yippie6862

3 жыл бұрын

They are no longer British

@Michael.Talbot

Жыл бұрын

@@yippie6862 It is a British design though, their headquarters is still in Huntingdon England. Funding nowadays is usually global in fact no nation owns anything anymore.

So amplifier with minimum 8ohm wouldn’t play these speakers very well? Even tho they 4.4ohm -8ohm speaker?

my first pair of decent speakers where Wharfedale Glendale's i bought them in about 1975-76

steve, you sat that this speaker has good depth but what about left to right sound staging?and,what about pin point imaging?

Nicely done. I had EVO 4.4s for a bit in 2019 and I had sent them back to Crutchfield, because I felt the mid bass had lacked energy: this was the wanting dynamics you had spoken about. Maybe there's something to Kevlar vs aluminum drivers, or else it was a weaker motor system or a smaller magnet. Female vocals were great: not shouty, not having the overly aggressive US speaker sound, and had seemed to fill the room. The AMT has a much narrow dispersion than the dome, but they have it crossed over at 5k or so, so not noticeable. Goldenear and Martin Logan cross theirs over lower, I think. Once I had put on Led Zeppelin, bass guitars and drums had sounded wimpy, lagging the Monitor Audio speakers I had before (the Silver series 2.5 way towers that sell for under $2000). Upper midrange had sounded better on the Wharfedales. Maybe there's something to Kevlar vs aluminum drivers.

I was surprised how good the price was! I was expecting them to be more expensive!

Hello Steve, how this floorstander match with a neutral amplifier like IOTAVX stack?

bought a rega cursa miai (don't care how it's spelled) combo a few years ago to try with some pretty good speakers, have never returned a product so fast in my life.

Hi Steve, it's the real wood veneer, hand applied over many hours. They also match the woodgrain on the left and right speaker pairs. How crazy is that for the speaker in this price range? Someone said Wharfedale over engineers and underprice, this speaker series is a true testament to that.

@edwardbalboa5528

3 жыл бұрын

Made in china

@alanbratt3022

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardbalboa5528 So what. They're still better quality than many other speakers costing 2 - 3 times the price.

Curious whether you ever do listening tests with classical music. Would love to hear some suggestions of recordings in that genre if you have them!

Just bought a set of these partly because of KZread reviews like this, and they are very good, so thanks Steve. I have them pretty close to the wall but there's no bass boom. The build quality is excellent I think and the packaging likewise (white gloves provided for handling). I have that Replacements album on vinyl somewhere and I haven't heard it in ages, but I'll definitely play it via Qobuz later on.

@manitsony6703

3 жыл бұрын

Which amp?

@iainnorton

3 жыл бұрын

@@manitsony6703 an XTZ A2-300 power amp. Just got a minidsp 2x4 HD so adjusting crossover to a BK sub and experimenting at the moment.

@manitsony6703

3 жыл бұрын

@@iainnorton cool looks good!! So u must be getting badass sound. I got this speaker unexpected from my friend for ok deal. I ran it with smsl class d rated 40W&8 Ohm channel!! No mids I almost cried. Tried some chinese made tda 300W sounds ok! Tried icepiwer diy 50Ws superb sound. I might go xtz.. Like urs can u try this track electrpnose deep zenonesque? Hope u would share with me how it sounds on your badass setup.

@73Xtian

Жыл бұрын

@@iainnorton Do you still like em? I just ordered a pair, they'll be powered by two Parasound HCA750's (bridged, each powering one speaker). I also have two Scanspeak 10 inch subs on a Parasound HCA 1200 and a Minidsp DDRC24.

@manitsony6703

17 күн бұрын

How is the meaning of DSP working for you​@@iainnorton

The dome has better dispersion. This Wharfdale is interersting kind of mirrors the Infinity Kappa 8 with the dome mid and the ribbon tweeter.

I noticed that you have no ESS speaker reviews. Any chance of a couple? Thanks

So at first as you describe the speaker and the openess etc, I'm thinking how does it compare to a Magnepan of similar price. Then you mention the price and then say it's not your first choice for dynamics etc. So is this more exciting than a Magnepan of the same price in your opinion, hard to call?

Hello sir What are the differences between these 4.4 Not sure what to go for I normally find 5” woofers doesnt produce 6” bass. But these being evo range might be different story

Would this be good alternative to revel f35(little too expensive) but really like the sound.

I bought a pair of the 4.4s, and wow!

The Replacements! Minneapolis represent!

Speaking as someone who loves ATC speakers I’m a big fan of mid-range domes

Good review! I know you're a fan of the Maggies, and the LRS… Any chance you'll review more 'non-box' speakers? I realise it's a question of a lot of factors (getting paid/loaner gear/etc), but I think it'd be fun and a little different. I loved your prior videos on the subject!

The Replacements were great. A car load of us drove 2 hrs to Long Beach to see them after their 84 Let it Be album came out. That was the original band before Bob Stinson died and they were at their peak. I had all their albums,. More punk rock and I hated it the first time I heard it but it’s on a short list of best 80’s albums. Check out “Answering Machine” an amazing song then look up Lydia Loveless’s live cover on KZread, how I discovered her. She became my current favorite since 2016. She has that Replacements swing and attitude with their level of wit.

How would this compare to something like a Klipsch RP8000f?

Saw your review of Kef Q550 as well. Which is a better speaker in your opinion Evo 4.3 or Kef Q550?

Do cone feet affect the quality of sound?

I want Wharfedale speakers. I have all The Replacements catalog. It’s a sign!

It's like a modern AR9. This appears to turning into a very crowded market segment. Paul Westerberg rocks.

I have the 4.2 Amazing soft sound

@MrSplit57

3 жыл бұрын

Steve Rogers what amplifer you are using to power them?

@steverogers7611

3 жыл бұрын

Carver tfm 45, blue sound node, tidal I have some sound limiting and eq, I like to know it is crystal at 100% with every recording because I have kids

Could you try to give us more soundchecks? I would like to hear the tuning, the Sound of some stuff you talk about.

Speaking of wall placement earlier this year you reviewed the Ohm Walsh 2000's which work best close to the wall ,and as you also noted are made here not China.

Thought this was a review on an NHT speaker when I saw the thumbnail. I’d love to hear what the tweeters and midrange drivers of these Wharfedales are like.

@garysmith8455

3 жыл бұрын

I was with you! I have a friend that outfitted his home theater with NHT speakers in polished piano black finish. I LOVED the angled front baffle. Very stylish for the day. NOW HEAR THIS ((O:

@dropthehammer1360

3 жыл бұрын

Gary Smith my dream speaker back in the day was the Super One, which I couldn’t afford back then. The ones with the angled baffles were towers, like the 3.3, correct? Those things were waaaay more than I could afford.

Luv my Wharfedale Pacific EVO 30s. and they are so laid back so pair with a more aggressive power amp for rock/metal.

I had a pair of Wharfedale EVO2-10s and they were beautifu and a great valuel; these look to be several degrees better than those. I think I need a new pair of speakers ✌️

Can anyone compare to Quad S4 or S5 floorstanders? Similar configuration and price from the same 'stable' but different ribbon and cone (not dome) mid. Also they sport 3x ABRs on the back of the cabinet as a different solution.

Hi Steve, have you had chance to listen to the 4.4? Looks very similar.

The dome might give a share in the more open illusion. The amt tweeter and the curved shape also seem to add to it.

Perhaps a review on the Parasound New Classic 200 Integrated amplifier

#Steve: hi Steve, I plan to drive the speakers with an AVR from NAD called T758 v3i. Would you please tell me if it can handle these speakers? If not, can the Anthem MRX720 handle them?

How would they pair with a Rotel A11 Tribute Amp?

And you did not try them with the Decware SE84UFO???

Hello Steve, please review/compare the Evos with the Quad S4/S5.

Steve, you might want to try out the Quad S2s. Same price as the Wharfedale Evo 4.2 but amazing micro details, stereo imaging and the best voices in any speaker at this price range.

I was really pondering over this just few hrs ago, arrgh...

Design = aesthetics, engineering = functionality. I work in product design and it's a common thing I have to explain to people who aren't in the industry for good reason. It's pretty ambiguous terminology. I ended up biting the bullet and getting "forever speakers" of B&W 702 S2's but I gave a serious audition to this speaker and it's big brother the 4.4 and I would advise ponying up the extra for the 4.4 unless you have a small room. I'd say this is a very accurate review after spending some time with them (it's amazing what you can get on demo with a credit card swipe).

@tomcrook6796

3 жыл бұрын

Jealous! Auditioned those yesterday, and was blown away. Enjoy!

The Replacements overlooked?! Nah. Maybe on the East coast? Here in the Midwest, they are still quite fondly remembered. Of course, Steve . . . a TRUE 'Mats fan would reference something from when Bob Stinson was their guitarist. : )

Wow Steve, I'm shocked to hear you mention the Replacements given your other tastes (esp prog). Glad to hear you like them so much.

How does this Evo 4.3 compare to the Evo 4.4?

1:58 I think the ribbon twitter gives that very open sound. Midrange just plays main notes with wide acoustic energy diagram not focused in any particular place, so that even out of focus it sound similar.

@mikemcguinness1304

3 жыл бұрын

I agree ribbons are phenomenally fast, and detailed. I love them. But combined with dome mid.... I'm very interested to hear these to see if they are worth buying

Another old British speaker company, ProAc, also uses 2-inch and 3-inch midrange domes to great effect in their K6 and K8 models.

The 4.4's are even better Steve ... and sadly the older Diamond 11.5's were missed by many reviewers which I think are better still. Unfortunately due to be discontinued in October.

If the same price, this or GoldenEar Brx ?

Thanks for the review Steve! Would these pair well with just a Denon/Marantz AVR or do you really recommend seperates?

Philips made 2" dome "squawkers" midrange speakers late 70's to 80's. My main speakers have four 3" Seas dome midrange speakers.

Steve, not sure how to email you. There's a bunch of very interesting new Marantz products out this month. The 12SE SACD/AMP combo which is a derivative of the Ruby which is a derivative of the 10s and then the presumably watershed 30s, also SACD/AMP which signal a change in sound and design philosophy post Ken Ishiwata and finally the next iteration of the 6000 series with the 6007s. So there's a lot of action happening and I just wanted to ask, do you have any plans in that direction? A discussion on the 12SE vs 30 combos could be quite interesting. I'm speculating its going to be a bit like the comparison you just made between the Denton and the 4.3 but I'll wait to hear your views!

hello, what speaker would u recommend if i’m looking for speaker for electronic music, that is punchie, massive bass and very very loud? I already has an acoustic speaker that’s why i’m looking for something more refreshing. thank you!

@edwardbalboa5528

3 жыл бұрын

Jbl

It comes with spike pads.. i almost missed it because it is placed in a small box

"Which may allay..." Nice!

My Evo 4.4 came with discs that go under the cones for hardwood floors.

@aznablerey398

3 жыл бұрын

So does the 4.3