{"product_id":"wharfedaleevo5-2walnut","title":"Wharfedale EVO 5.2 Bookshelf Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale EVO 5.2 is a three-way bookshelf speaker that splits treble, midrange and bass across three dedicated drivers — including a dedicated 50 mm fabric dome for the mids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree ways in a bookshelf speaker are rare, and they're not a marketing gimmick. Handing the midrange to its own driver takes the load off the woofer exactly where voices sit. And that's exactly what you hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the EVO 5.2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 165 mm Kevlar woofer doesn't have to handle vocals and guitars here too — that's the job of the 50 mm dome, which takes over from 800 Hz. The result is a clarity of separation you don't normally get in a cabinet this size. The cabinet itself is built so quiet, with ResoFrame bracing and ResoSeal damping, that it doesn't start chiming in at higher levels. And like the whole EVO 5 series, the 5.2 uses the SLPP port on the underside instead of a tube at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference to the 5.1 lies less in the bass than in the mids: voices gain body and stand tangibly in the room, rather than just being cleanly placed. Add to that real depth down to 44 Hz (±3 dB), measurable down to 38 Hz — for a bookshelf speaker, that's a statement. With a maximum SPL of 105 dB, there's still headroom left even for a lively gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the EVO 5.2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5.2 is for anyone who wants the sound of a floorstander but not its footprint. It suits rooms from around 18 to 35 m² and plays classical, jazz and vocal pop especially convincingly. Let's be blunt: it doesn't belong on a desk — nearly 50 cm tall and 15 kg per speaker will overwhelm you in the near field. And a wobbly shelf turns the carefully quietened cabinet back into a drum. Without stable stands, you give away a good part of what you paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA three-way system of this quality for the price of an upmarket two-way speaker — that's the real trick of the 5.2. It only asks for two things: an amplifier with substance and a solid stand. Give it both, and it will outplay many floorstanders. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we're happy to tell you honestly whether the 5.2 or the 5.3 is the smarter choice for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Level-stable, detailed, natural, spatially clean and finely balanced\" — AREA DVD on the EVO 5.2, review 08\/2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-way bookshelf speaker, bass reflex with SLPP floor port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 35 × 70 mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange: 50 mm fabric dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoofer: 165 mm, woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 44 Hz – 24 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass extension: 38 Hz (−6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequencies: 800 Hz and 4.3 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V\/1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 4 Ohm (8 Ohm compatible), minimum 3.2 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 25 – 120 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 105 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet volume: 27.2 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 260 × 497 × 390 mm (incl. cover and terminals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.0 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Walnut, real wood veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales unit: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 2 bookshelf speakers, magnetic front covers, rubber feet, instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the three-way concept of the EVO 5.2 offer over the EVO 5.1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove all, midrange with body. In the 5.2, a dedicated 50 mm fabric dome takes over the range between 800 Hz and 4.3 kHz, where voices and instruments sit. The 165 mm woofer can focus entirely on the bass, reaching deeper and with more authority as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a subwoofer with the Wharfedale EVO 5.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor music in medium-sized rooms, generally not. With 44 Hz (±3 dB) and a bass extension down to 38 Hz, the 5.2 delivers a foundation many floorstanders have yet to reach. Only if you're running home cinema with very deep effects does a subwoofer make sense as an addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EVO 5.2 fit on a normal sideboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, sonically only to a degree. At 15 kg per speaker and 497 mm tall, it needs a genuinely stable surface, otherwise the furniture resonates along and the bass turns muddy. The matching EVO 5.2 stand is cut to its footprint and is the cleanest solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Wharfedale EVO 5.2 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you don't just get the gear, you get the assessment that goes with it: does it fit your room, does it match your electronics, what's still missing? HD Zürisee is an authorised specialist dealer with our own technician for installation and service — and we're still reachable after you've bought. Call us: 044 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e – the 5.2 feels at home from solid mid-range units upward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003eSpeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e – the EVO 5.2 stand fits to the millimetre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003eStreaming amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e – network and power stage in one unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wharfedale\"\u003eWharfedale\u003c\/a\u003e – the whole EVO 5 series at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989582049616,"sku":null,"price":998.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/wharfedale-evo-5-2-regallautsprecher-nussbaum-stereopaar.png?v=1787133603","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/wharfedaleevo5-2walnut","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}