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Wharfedale EVO4.3
Wharfedale’s new EVO4 has grown out of the extensive research and development that produced the ELYSIAN flagship loudspeakers and borrows much of the technology involved in ELYSIAN.
The primary focus is on the AMT development resulting in a radically different way of reproducing high frequency detail efficiently and accurately. Similar cabinet technology to ELYSIAN provides a stable and solid foundation for the drive units with radiused edges to help integrate the driver output with the room acoustics. In addition the unique SLPP bass reflex system, as developed for ELYSIAN, is now incorporated in EVO4.
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AMT treble delivers an airy, detailed top end and a strikingly wide soundstage, while dual 5" Kevlar woofers and a tuned cabinet with a downward-facing SLPP port provide room-filling bass and placement flexibility. A dedicated soft‑dome mid keeps vocals coherent through the crossover, making this three‑way tower an exceptional value for its price, per Alpha Audio.
Pros
- AMT tweeter yields airy, detailed treble and expansive, stable imaging.
- Downward-facing SLPP port reduces placement issues while supporting room-filling bass.
- Dedicated 2" soft-dome mid preserves vocal coherence despite crossover placement in the voice band.
- Excellent value at the reviewed retail price (~€649 each) for the performance delivered.
Sound Quality
91/100
Bass
90/100
Dual 5" Kevlar woofers in a bass-reflex cabinet with SLPP downward port and listed -6dB extension ~42Hz. Alpha Audio notes room-filling potential and placement-friendly slot port; extension is good for a small tower so score placed at the top of the typical small-tower band.
Mid
92/100
Dedicated 2" soft-dome mid and crossover points (1.3/4.3kHz) produce a linear response through much of the vocal range; reviewer notes the mid remains coherent despite crossover in the voice band.
Treble
93/100
30x60mm AMT tweeter delivers airy, horizontally wide dispersion and low ceiling/floor reflections per the review; reviewers describe the AMT as effortless and conducive to a wide listening field, indicating refined top-end.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
AMT's horizontal dispersion plus cabinet design yields a wide listening field and stable imaging according to the review; downward-facing port also reduces placement sensitivity, helping consistent staging.
Dynamics
89/100
105dB peak SPL and 25-150W amp range give decent headroom for most rooms; reviewer impressions suggest lively delivery, though no explicit claims of reference-class slam—score reflects strong but not extraordinary dynamics.
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Build Quality
90/100
Reviewer praises looks ('wow, they look beautiful!'), adjustable spikes, and integrated SLPP port; 22.8kg each and apparent good cabinet engineering support a high build-quality score.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Includes downward-facing SLPP port and standard speaker terminals; no DSP/app required or present.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly €649 (noted by reviewer) the Evo4.3 is described as 'budget-friendly' and strong sounding for the price; performance-to-price impression in the review supports a high value rating.
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