{"product_id":"wharfedaleevo5-4black","title":"Wharfedale EVO 5.4 Floorstanding Speaker, Matte Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the flagship of the EVO 5 series: a three-way floorstanding speaker with an AMT tweeter, midrange dome and two 165 mm Kevlar woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the 5.3 is optimised for living-room friendliness, the 5.4 goes all in: 59.5 litres of cabinet volume, 31 kilos per speaker, 90 dB sensitivity. This is the box for rooms where smaller speakers simply starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplacement is hard to substitute. Two 165 mm Kevlar woofers move noticeably more air than two 130 mm ones, and you notice that not just in the deep bass but above all in the effortlessness: the 5.4 plays at elevated volume as relaxed as if it were bored. The SLPP port in the plinth distributes pressure evenly in three directions — which is why a speaker this size still doesn't boom in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBass lines gain contour instead of just volume, orchestras are sorted across the width instead of being bunched together, and the AMT tweeter ensures the treble stays refined throughout. With 90 dB sensitivity, the 5.4 is also the most grateful box in the series — it doesn't need a power struggle to get going.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the EVO 5.4 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for generous living rooms and open floor plans from about 30 m² upward. Let's be blunt: the 5.4 doesn't belong in a 12 m² room. There you'd squeeze a box that needs room to breathe into a corner and get bass no room can control any more — for smaller rooms, the 5.3 is clearly the better choice. And even though it's forgiving at 90 dB, an amplifier with reserves pays off audibly here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5.4 is the point where the EVO 5 series breaks out of the price bracket it actually competes in. Composure, depth and fine detail at a level you don't expect in this class. If you're wondering whether your room can carry it, call us at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil — we'll go through it with you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the trade press says:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is an absolute hit for anyone who wants to listen at a high sonic level without overextending themselves financially.\" — lite-magazin.de, 07\/2025 (90 of 90 points, \"Editor's Choice\"). AREA DVD also awarded it \"Overall reference floorstanding speaker up to 3,000 euros\" in its review 06\/2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 3-way floorstanding 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: 2 × 165 mm, woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 42 Hz – 24 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass extension: 36 Hz (−6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequencies: 1.1 kHz and 4 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 90 dB (2.83 V\/1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 4 Ohm (8 Ohm compatible), minimum 4.3 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 30 – 200 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 108 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet volume: 59.5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 302 × 1028 × 390 mm (incl. plinth, spikes and cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.2 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales unit: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 2 floorstanding speakers, magnetic front covers, spikes with spike discs, instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a subwoofer with the Wharfedale EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor music, practically never. The two 165 mm Kevlar woofers reach down to 42 Hz (±3 dB) and push on to 36 Hz — that's more foundation than most living rooms can cleanly handle anyway. Only for home cinema with very deep effects below 35 Hz does a subwoofer make sense as an addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 to 200 watts at 4 Ohm is recommended. With 90 dB sensitivity and a minimum impedance of 4.3 Ohm, it's more forgiving than the smaller models in the series. An amplifier with power reserves still pays off audibly, especially in large rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much distance from the wall does the EVO 5.4 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess than you'd expect for its size. Because the SLPP port in the plinth radiates in three directions instead of to the rear, it's forgiving near a wall. About 30 cm of distance is a good starting point, from there it's worth experimenting with a few centimetres either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the spikes scratch my parquet floor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot if you use the included spike discs. They spread the load over a larger area and protect the floor without ruining the mechanical coupling. On carpet you can use the spikes directly. At 31 kg per speaker, though, a helping hand when setting it up isn't a luxury — it's a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 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 – with reserves, that's when the 5.4 shows what it can do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003eStreaming amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e – network source and power stage in one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e – terminated in the right length\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":52989582278992,"sku":null,"price":1898.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/wharfedale-evo-5-4-standlautsprecher-schwarz-matt-stereopaar.png?v=1787133805","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/wharfedaleevo5-4black","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}