{"product_id":"wharfedaleevo5-4walnut","title":"Wharfedale EVO 5.4 Floorstanding Speakers, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the flagship of the EVO 5 series: a three-way floorstanding speaker with AMT tweeter, midrange dome, and two 165mm Kevlar woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the 5.3 is optimized 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 speaker for rooms where smaller ones simply starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplacement is hard to substitute. Two 165mm Kevlar woofers move noticeably more air than two 130s, and you notice it 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 to three sides – that's 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 get contour instead of just volume, orchestras get sorted across the width instead of being squeezed together, and the AMT tweeter keeps the treble refined throughout. With 90 dB sensitivity, the 5.4 is also the most rewarding speaker 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. Plainly put: the 5.4 doesn't belong in a 12 m² room. There you'd be squeezing a speaker that needs room to breathe into a corner, and getting bass no room can control anymore – for smaller rooms, the 5.3 is clearly the better choice. And although 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 bursts out of the price bracket it actually competes in. Composure, depth and finesse 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 work 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 bullseye for anyone who wants to listen at a high sonic level without overspending.” – lite-magazin.de, 07\/2025 (90 out of 90 points, “Editor’s Choice”). In its 06\/2025 review, AREA DVD also awarded it the accolade “Overall Reference Floorstanding Speaker up to 3,000 Euros”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: 3-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex with SLPP plinth 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\u003eWoofers: 2 × 165 mm, woven Kevlar diaphragm\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 ohms (8-ohm compatible), minimum 4.3 ohms\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: Walnut, real wood veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSales unit: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 2 floorstanding speakers, magnetic front covers, spikes with spike discs, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a subwoofer with the Wharfedale EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor music, practically never. The two 165mm Kevlar woofers reach down to 42 Hz (±3 dB) and extend to 36 Hz – that's more foundation than most living rooms can cleanly handle. Only for home cinema with very low effects below 35 Hz is a subwoofer a sensible addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the EVO 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 to 200 watts at 4 ohms is recommended. With 90 dB sensitivity and a minimum impedance of 4.3 ohms, it's more forgiving than the smaller models in the series. Still, an amplifier with power reserves 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 to three sides instead of to the rear, it's forgiving close to the wall. About 30 cm of distance is a good starting point; from there it's worth experimenting with a few centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill 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 undoing the mechanical coupling. On carpet, you can use the spikes directly. At 31 kg per speaker, though, a helping hand when setting them up isn't a luxury but a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get not just the unit but the assessment that goes with it: does it fit your room, does it harmonize with your electronics, what else is missing? HD Zürisee is an authorized specialist dealer with our own technician for installation and service – and we're still reachable after the purchase, too. Call: 044 680 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e – with reserves, then 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 amp in one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e – made up 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":52989582344528,"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-nussbaum-stereopaar.png?v=1787133676","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/wharfedaleevo5-4walnut","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}