{"product_id":"wharfedale-evo-5-2-speaker","title":"Wharfedale Evo 5.2 Speaker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block product-title clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWharfedale Evo 5.2 Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEVO 5 — The Next Evolution of Accessible Audiophile Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEVO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"53\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eHigh-End Sound, Everyday Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eEVO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"53\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEVO 5.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"536\"\u003ePrecision AMT Tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eEVO 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"882\"\u003eControlled Kevlar Bass Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"882\"\u003eBuilding on Elysian’s low-distortion motor system, EVO 5 woofers use woven Kevlar cones (130 mm or 150 mm, depending on model) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eRefined SLPP Bass Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eWharfedale’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eResonance-Free Real-Wood Cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eEVO 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eClean Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eSeamless Home Cinema Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2524\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way bookshelf speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransducer Complement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Driver:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\" (165 mm) Black Woven Kevlar® cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange Driver:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" (50 mm) soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble Driver:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 × 70 mm AMT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAV Shield:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (2.83 V @ 1 m):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ω compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (+\/−3 dB):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 Hz – 24 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Extension (−6 dB):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 Hz \u0026amp; 4.3 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (HxWxD):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.6\" × 10.2\" × 15.4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.1 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Black (Each)","offer_id":52676790157619,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":52676790190387,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":52676790223155,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":52676790255923,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/WHARFEDALEEVO5.2_Black_1600x_3d5a504e-db2a-4765-8856-a198070fc85c.webp?v=1762914935","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/wharfedale-evo-5-2-speaker","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}