A Paradoxically Awesome Speaker? Wharfedale Evo 4.1 Review

[@cheapaudioman]

The Evo 4.1s are still available on the Wharfedale USA website for $700. For how long I'm unsure. Wharfedale Evo 4.1 ($700 from Wharfedale Website) bit.ly/3B9EEXl Amps and DACs used for Evaluation SMSL DA9 amzn.to/3l4l3lW Geshelli Labs J2 geshelli.com/j2 Emotiva XPA Gen 3 bit.ly/3nVFO4O Schiit Freya S schiit.com

[@TomBartol]

In our country this speakers cost $533

[@dominiek1525]

In Belgium and the Netherlands regular price is 499€ or 577$, great speakers indeed

[@Beathoven007]

I am really curious about a side to side comparison between the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 and the Evo 4.1 and all the similarities and differences since the first was the blueprint for the latter :)

[@shanesharpe7350]

Love your channel sir, I was looking to purchase the diamond 12.2. The sales person talked me into the evo 4.1, I am so happy with my purchase. These speakers sound like a entry level high end speaker.

[@Gato_con_audifonos]

@@shanesharpe7350 hola. Me pasa igual, iba a ir por los 12.2 pero ahora estoy indeciso. Cual amplificador usas?

[@karimd.6951]

Did u hear the 12.2? Iam thorn between 12.2. & Evo 4.1 and Oberon 3. Was there a big difference between the 12.2. and Evo 4.1?

[@AromaFrank]

This is my end game speaker!! I started with the B1+, nice but I felt it’s missing body, midrange and treble were too thin. I bought the Elac UB52, which has a much deeper and fuller sound and images to a next level, but always after listening for a while I started to feel fatigue/pain in my ears (I’m listening in a small room). Then I bought the Evo 4.1 and… I’m so very happy, the sound is even better it’s gives you more of the 3D sound, I can really touch the music it has that grip illusion.. Bass is very pleasing, deep tight punchy and quick !! No fatiguing what’s so ever. Thank you CAM!

[@gyrgrls]

These might make decent PC speakers (with a pair of $20 amplifier boards from eBay added inside the enclosures), for apps like gaming or casual listening to music on KZbin, but that's about it.

[@charlieliu007]

@@gyrgrlsI would think the reason it does not sound in your system is the amplifier, not the speaker.

[@danielacosta1998]

@@gyrgrls that’s pretty much saying these are worth 40$

[@danielacosta1998]

Now I’m really curious to try these out😎

[@AromaFrank]

@@danielacosta1998 Now I upgraded to RSL CG5 Bookshelf Speakers, and I like them even more - in my system. Good Luck

[@brightenthecorners07]

I got lucky and purchased an open-box pair of these Wharfedales. I can confirm that everything in this review is spot-on. The level of detail and instrument separation is spectacular. When the bass hit from "Intergalactic" comes in - it does not disappoint. Thanks for a great review.

[@gordoa172]

The Wharfedale for the Win!! Awesome review Randy- there you go - digging into my pockets again!

[@cheapaudioman]

Gordo!

[@stephenstevens6573]

Great real world review, man...I love the way you speak to real people...not just audiophiles...I do miss the blue screen between lets talk about bass, midrange and treble. Keep on keepin on, brother!

[@cheapaudioman]

I’m on a new computer for these. I’ll figure out a way to get that over to the new one

[@fletchermunson6225]

Nice review Randy. Very true to my personal experience.These are lovely speakers. I really enjoyed them when I had them. Due to my situation, I liked it more than the 4.2. Real wood! It's an overall quality natural sounding speaker. I was also surprised at how well contained and balanced the top end is. The bottom firing woofer helps placement issues. Bravo to Warfdale. With a sub, they produce a great overall performance and just adds a little bass for dynamics. .

[@stevezeidman7224]

Nice job, Randy. Great description of the sound. Sounds like a nice product.

[@shreddherring]

I got the 4.1's, oddly, after much deliberation between the 4.2 and 4.3's, and very happy with the decision. They sound very natural sounding, and their three-dimensional presentation feels very organic and 'live'. They definitely excel with music, though doubled up for films/tv, its very interesting being able to hear the shape of a room as people move about and speak whilst indoors... makes me wonder how the evo surround experience would be by comparison

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Good review Randy, lots of details.

[@EsotericArctos]

I watched a few reviews, but based mostly on your review, I purchased a set of these. I got them 20% off retail price because there was a slight flaw in the Veneer, which I can't even see even though I know it is there. I have been really impressed with these speakers. No matter how close to the wall they are, they sound great, likely due to the bottom port. They do need correct toe in though, but other than that, they are really great. It is probably the best implementation of an AMT tweeter I have ever heard. The bass was very impressive with these. The punch harder than the specs would indicate Thank you so much for your help in this.

[@onepieceatatime]

This is the most "balanced yet musical" speaker review I've ever listened to (under $1000). Even Steve Gutenberg's review of the RP600M was not this musical. Great job!

[@Audfile]

Randy can hear about 500hz higher, give or take. Depends on the ear.

[@gyrgrls]

@@Audfile Ha ha! Good one! There is information, and then there is misinformation. NEVER trust the manufacturer's advertised specs!

[@mr.b4444]

Great review as usual Randy. I actually purchased the Emotiva T2+ partly based on your review of it and should be receiving them this Tuesday. About the AMT, I owned a pair of ESS AMT 1B back in the 80's and loved that sound for jazz. What would be great for the bookshelf size speakers with AMT is if you could place them horizontally on a shelf with the option to rotate or place the AMT vertically.

[@macbaker2211]

Randy! I got your message response 2 days after I ordered a set of the wharfedale Diamond 12.2's! I went to KZbin and listened to a very insightful review from Andrew Robinson on the EVO4.1's and then just now finished listening to your review of the them! I called Music Direct to speak with Brian my sales rep. to see if they still had the open box pair of EVO4.1's that were discounted down from $799 to $640 and they did! I will be returning the unopened 12.2's to Music Direct and will be getting the EVO4.1's and purchased the Denon PMA-600ne integrated amp to drive them with! I know that the music streaming quality of the Denon isn't considered to be great but it will get me by till I purchase an upgraded DAC streamer and I don't want to spend over $275! I have read awesome reviews of the "Auris BlueMe HD and the Auris BlueMe Pro" which sell for $119/HD and Pro/$169! The DAC is a high quality and the specs are very good on both of these streamers! Is there another DAC streamer thst falls in the $275 price point that you would recommend to add to the Denon PMA-600ne to improve the overall quality of the streaming to play thru the Wharfedale EVO4.1's? That was a long sentence! 😁😛Randy thank you bigtime for what you do and share with all "us" weekend warrior audiophiles! I have supremely enjoyed watching your reviews on speakers, amps and DAC streamers! You take the art of drinking a cup of coffee to a whole new level! I want to drink coffee but it is instant "Reflux" for me! I will just stick to my "Milo's Sweet tea" as my beverage choice for my caffeine kick! 😉🤙

[@steven2809]

Great review Randy. Love the new ‘close up’ format too 👍

[@keithjohnson2863]

I got the EVO 4.1 speakers as an upgrade over the Emotiva B1+ speakers. $700 seemed like a good price. I love how they sound. However, I may not have taken a chance on them had they been $800 at that time. Of course the B1+ speakers have gone from $230 to $300 in that same time span.

[@stonefree1911]

Nice review. I have 4.2's with SVS subs and love it. I think you are correct that the 4.2's need a bit more finessing to get them where they need to be, but once you get there....superb. 4.1 look good for smaller rooms.

[@sidesup8286]

ANSWERS TO MONDAYS QUESTION: Yesterday I asked a what audio company am I question? The company, named after a musical instrument is Cello. A Mark Levinson company. There was a clue about the founders initials being consecutive letters of the alphabet (in this case in reverse). He came out with a series of records for audiophiles with sensational sound in the late 70's. Some or all of them were titled Mark Levinson Presents. Some of them were Dbx encoded for use with Dbx decoders. Probably their best known product was a preamp/ equalizer called the Cello Audio Palette, the equalizer was arguably the most sophisticated quality one ever (including to this day) and didn't degrade the sound like equalizers do. Very costly though. The came out with a moving coil cartridge called the Cello Chorale, which several reviewers thought could be the best cartridge on the market if a few things like tracking could be improved. The clue about it having something in common with Robert Shaw, was that Shaw's group was called the Robert Shaw Chorale & they made records for RCA for many years under that name. Mark Levinson, the man behind the Cello brand was married to well known Hollywood actress Kim Cattrall. QUESTION: What Speaker Am I? I am no longer made. The company that made me is still in business. My designer who was a creative genius, died shortly before I ever made it to the marketplace. I was considered the best speaker of my time by many. I was unique. I command a high price today on the used speaker market. When in production, my retail price went from $900.00 a pair to $3,995.00 a pair within a very short time. The South American engineer who was hired and knew how to build me best, wanted to retire, and his output was sporadic. I took a whole Lot of Watts to really get going. I was perfectly phase coherent, which other speakers weren't. I was one of the most talked about speakers ever. If you walked into an ice cream parlor, you might see something might reminds you of me. When they stopped production of me, my replacement needed badges. I didn't need no stinking badges! I was fatter and most people think I was better than the models that directly followed me. There is a guy who still works with & builds drivers of the kind I used. The abbreviation of his home state begins to spell out my company's name. What speaker am I? If you come up with the answer, best to keep it to yourself, so as not to ruin it for others. This question was brought to you by Bluto Mindpretzel & Sons Co. (not really a subsidiary of Falcon Audio Chicken Hawk).

[@peterlarkin762]

Great review. They are paradoxical, I have thought the same about the 4.3's for months. Not warm like blanket, more comfortable, luxuriant, crisp and natural like silk PJ. The Evo range really does like higher wattage/current output amplifiers. Keep on truckin folks.

[@hamzatatta952]

what kind of warm are they?

[@johnwhite2576]

What’s not to like ? No fatigue but detailed, warm but neutral ….

[@rjmoyer2]

I have these in my office/gaming room and I love them. Wharfedale has the best house sound I’ve heard.

[@DougMen1]

Wharfedale speakers are known to actually dip down to 4 ohms or below at some lower frequencies, even though they are spec'd at 8 ohms

[@jari121]

These dip down to 3.5 ohms.

[@johnbancroft5242]

Normally a speaker is dipping down when trying to play lower bass, So because of this I run two SVS PB1000 subs, and use Emotiva BasX amps to drive my speakers as it take that load away from my Denon X6700H. I have a medium sized room and listen at reasonable volumes. for me it's more about the immersion than rare power and volume.

[@TheRitualChannel]

Great review. I have the Evo 4.1. I would agree with most of what you say. The AMTs sound smooth. I enjoy bass heavy music, so they need some help with a sub. Set your crossovers correctly, and not work those 5 inch drivers too hard.... they sound awesome.

[@macbaker2211]

Randy! I'm about 5 days from my Wharfedale EVO4.1's arriving to me!' I have a pair of Monster Cable from the 80's when I was on a 10 year journey of purchasing high end home audio CD players, amps, preamps and speaker cable and inter-connects! Is there a liquid product that you are awarevoff thst is used to clean the gold plated banana plugs and the open ended speaker gold plated lugs! I know that gold plated speaker connections are not suppose to have any tarnishing or oxidation! But just wanted to check with you and see if you had any usage of such a product that is designed to clean the speaker terminal connects! I will reach out to you with my first impressions of my Wharfedale EVO4.1's being driven by a brand new Denon PMA-600ne integrated amp! Thank you for recommending the EVO4.1's over the Diamond 12.2's! Mac Baker 😁💪👍

[@clarencehoover6748]

Great review. Thank you, sir.

[@andreassouth1523]

Excellent review!You gave us to understand the tonal difference between 4.1 and 4.2. Also I see you changed from last winter, you are definitely more detailed (you enter the speaker).Also your vocabulary is more rich,describing the speakers.

[@timothymoorman7437]

Listening to Randy's great review of the Wharfedales, when suddenly I heard somebody walk across my upstairs floor, which had me looking around and ready to grab a big flashlight/bludgeon or a hand cannon or something, when it occurred to me the sound was from the review (13:24 ~) So now, if you wish to check the realism of your AV receiver and sub, see if you get the same spooky result. Nice job Randy. Wharfedale fan since 1970. They actually built a speaker with sand sandwiched in the cabinet to reduce resonance.

[@blathum9]

I love that you are using Rumours it is the reference to judge all pop recordings especially the chain.

[@andrewbrazier9664]

The remastering on Rumours & Tango expanded albums CDs are exceptionally well done - not just louder , more balanced, clean but not over analytical 👍

[@blathum9]

@@andrewbrazier9664 Thanks for letting me know I will check them out.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Quite a few people, including myself that owned or heard the 4.2 and 4.1, feel the 4.1 sound more coherent than the 4.2. There is something about the 4.2 that dont sound quite right, like the 3 way is implemented wrong. The 4.1s sound oh so right, everything just clicks into place.

[@agentm83]

Yeah, I've seen other people saying they prefer the 4.1s too. Wharfedale seems like a great company, and I definitely would consider them when I'm ready to buy some passive speakers.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@agentm83 look out for the new Elysian 1... they just came out and its already making waves thru the audio community.

[@scrout]

@@AbsoluteFidelity $5000? Draining waves out of your wallet....

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

@@scrout it is afterall TOTL, so take it for what it is. In fact its the most affordable in the Elysian range. I personally cant afford it, but others might.

[@DomRivers67]

The little mid driver on the 4.2's and the rest of the range takes bloody forever to run in....and I'm talking a good 200 hours, in short, they sound very odd for the first few months....before gradually getting their act together....I don't know how they sell any from audition but it's the better speaker eventually. I wouldn't swap. Too expensive over there, less than $500 in the UK

[@RileytheBunny]

Thanks Randy for the review. Found open box in white. Speakers sound wonderful. Upgraded from Jamo C93s in my main listening area.

[@paull9989]

Randy.....absolutely love your channel. Recently picked up the Evo 4.1 after watching your review. Prior to these I had Elac Unifi ub5 and ub5.2. Can you comment on the evo 4.1 compared to the elac carina. Both have AMT tweeters so more of an apples to apples......love you take on this......thanks Paul

[@mrt6349]

I got the Evo 4.2 its very good i run them with the marantz PM8005 and soon a bluesound node n130.

[@DomRivers67]

I've got the Node N130 with 4.2's.....if you get a little sub and run it from the Nodes sub out, the app allows you to set a high pass filter taking that frequency away from the speakers...improves them, not radically, but you really notice when you switch it off

[@gwentchamp8720]

How does this compare to the Polk Reserve R200?

[@oldskool80sfan12]

I’m listening to this video on a 17 years old, 5-star award winning, £100. world’s best bookshelf speaker (My opinion) The Wharfedale 9.1.

[@Captain_Sosuke_Aizen]

Why no shoot out between Evo 4.1, r200 and Elac DBR62? Please do it Randy man.

[@danielacosta1998]

I agree

[@Audiophilesdoteu]

Agree - Really a good speaker for the money! Not much comes close in that pricerange. And here it even cost around 530USD.

[@theguardsofmagog]

Great review. I was wondering if these would make a good upgrade from my Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2's? I've no idea what those cost back in 2010 as they were given to me by a friend who worked for Cambridge Audio. They're slight bigger than the EVO 4.1's. They look great and sound OK but they're not super-exciting. I use them with a Marantz PM6005 amp (45W / 8 ohm)

[@charliebravo8036]

I see what your doing, Randy... Expanding the production value a bit - new lower thirds and close up pans, etc. Very sophisticated feel for such an upper budget product. Very Andrew Robinson, "your mileage may very". I like it for the upper-to just over your budget products. That said, for the more price-to-entry, everyman fair, I still enjoy the quick witted, tongue & cheek, transition while you drink style that I've come to love. All in all, you knock it out of the park with both styles, my friend! Bravo!! Additionally, did you bi-amp these speakers? I'd love to hear your take on that feature when it's an option on a product that offers it. Thanks, Randy!

[@cheapaudioman]

I’m trying to do some new things with shooting and stuff. Appreciate you noticing.

[@wowego]

I love the Wharfedale speakers. Mines are the Wharfedale E 70, nothing compared with the actual ones but I really love it. I'm a cheap audio lover and my rig is a small TEAC Reference 300 & 350 series with 7 units in total and looking for the complete series. I not use nothing than my Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB via phono to the TEAC, and the MD, CD, DVD, Cassette and radio that comes with it. Some times I plug the Hi-MD I have or the PC via Aux and I'm happy. What do you think of this mix? Speakers from 1977, mini Hi-Fi from 1999 and turntable from 2020 without any Hi-Res audio or DAC or whatever todays people are common to use. Thanks, just discover your channel, sub, and all stuff, well done!

[@johnbancroft5242]

I had a set of Wharfedale E70's from new for around 20 years. they were party animals could rock the house. I would go outside and feel the house vibrate In my UK brick built home. and that was driving them with a 50 wpc late 1970's Yamaha receiver, had many a good party with them in my teens, early twenty's. Only let them go when I got into home theatre and wanted all matching speakers. I regret letting them go tbh. they were like old friends. never let me down.

[@carlsitler9071]

Zero Fidelity gave us a heads up that most prices on gear would be going up. If you want something better sooner than later.

[@chrisdunaway2562]

Sadly EVERYTHING these days are rising in price drastically!!!

[@TonicofSonic]

*Gestapo Biden*

[@greenbeginner3353]

@@TonicofSonic Mmm! Gazpacho! It’s what’s for dinner.

[@greenbeginner9221]

Where can I find Zeros comment? Sean is pretty much "in the know" with his background in the biz.

[@greenbeginner3353]

@@chrisdunaway2562 On the brighter side, lumber has gone down a bit.

[@Valisk]

Got a set of these on the way. FIngers crossed they sound OK with my kit. No problem if not, I bought form a place with a solid returns policy.

[@Pelaobishiwh]

Nice review Randy. i currently have a pair of q acoustics 3020i paired with a quad vena ii, match that i really enjoy, but im looking for a speaker upgrade. i have a small/medium room, would you recomend the evo 4.1 as qa 3020i upgrade? thanks!

[@DomRivers67]

I went from 3020 (not "I") to Evo 4.2's....dear god, what an improvement. Your amp will be a good match....I tried the Audiolab 6000a on an extended loan with mine and it was really good (effectively the same amplifier as the Quad under the skin)

[@Mrhifitunes]

Hi Randy an other great one...Question : How this one compare to the DIY kit speakers you reviewed recently?

[@shankyboy1690]

Great review and 50K followers very soon!!!!!

[@Beathoven007]

Given their format with the bass port at the bottom of the 4.2s and 4.1's instead of the back. It might come a bit more down to the kind of speaker stands instead of wall distance.

[@iowatollah]

Hi Randy, wondering how they compare to the kit speakers you review in recent past? Both are closely priced.

[@HenrikBecker84]

I have Monitor Audio Silver RX6s, which are great. But I love the look of these. Would they be better? Worse? About the same? Thanks!

[@davdidit6]

Off topic Randy but any thoughts on comparing the Geashelli J2 to the Schiit Modi Multibit. I think I have narrowed my DAC choice to these two. Stereo music first, then 2.0 Home theater system. Thank you

[@fambacalp8917]

Have found these 4.1 and the Denton 80 at a demo sale - how do these two differ in sound, ease of listening placement, are one more fatiguing than the other? I prefer smooth sound over sharp. And how are these in comparison to the Emotiva B1+ ?

[@paull9989]

How would you compare these to the Denton 80 or 85?

[@bearclaw5115]

cheapaudioman, how do the 4.1's compare to the Polk R200's soundwise?

[@fatboyvin]

I want to ask the same question, they are available for the same price in my country, and I will be using them for nearfield to midfield listening.

[@mbvx7]

I know this is 2 years old but I am replying incase someone else watches this today like I am. I have the Polk R200. The ring radiator tweeter in the Polk is kind of terrible. I also bought the Sonus Faber Lumia II and those are kind of Bright to me. but they also play Ultra clear at super Low volumes. The polk R200's are party speakers not audiophile speakers. They play LOUD without stress

[@ramondelgado6778]

​@@mbvx7what amplifier are you using? Those are two great sets of speakers that CAN be bright.

[@mikkosaaristo7326]

Bought these in July for 599 euros. Very happy with them.

[@dillonquackenbush3895]

It would be cool to see what you think about the Martin Logan bookshelf models since they also have that type of tweeter. The last generation of this series is on steep discounts regularly. Is that something you would be interested in? Just wondering how all these AMT speakers would compare XD

[@TonicofSonic]

Marton logan are not considered as good speakers from my experience. Pretty sure they do not let people test their stuff dor that reason. I will never forget the day I had a customer play their Martin logan system for me while working in their home. I was so unimpressed, I went home and played my 80$ pioneer bs22lr to find they sounded better in many ways.

[@dillonquackenbush3895]

@@TonicofSonic that’s hilarious haha. I never heard them.

[@cheapaudioman]

Martin Logan has never really crossed my radar. I’ve looked at them before and even with discounts they didn’t seem like a good deal to me. The only ones I could somewhat afford seemed so small for what the price was

[@yournightmare9999]

Pretty nice design 😎👌

[@solomonstewart1025]

Love your effort here.

[@deancarroll6647]

Outstanding review, as always! Does anyone know how these would pair with my Yamaha A-S501 integrated amp? I just got the Klipsch RP600M II and I’m not loving them like I hoped I would. The amp, though, seems great. Now I’m trying to decide between these EVO4.1, Diamond 12.2, and KEF Q350. Whatever I get will be used in a 12x15 bedroom for stereo music and TV sound.

[@RanTausi]

What did you not like on the RP600m 2 ?

[@roberttemple9700]

Try a pair of Roger Sound Labs (RSL) CG5's I love mine

[@Scottyman99]

EVO 4.1 VS ELAC DBR62 VS Carina BS243.4. VS Denton 80 or 85. Mostly, I'm curious of the differences if any between the EVO 4.1 and the ELAC Carina as both use a ribbon tweeter.

[@earlfenwick]

Hey! One year anniversary coming up! Pushin' 50k. Cool.

[@javierorozco410]

thank you señor :) excellent review

[@JBEVIA1]

Hello. In the video he says several times that for the speaker to release its potential (bass) you have to give it power. Does this mean that it is not a near field loudspeaker? according to manufacturer's specifications Frequency response (+/-3dB) 64Hz ~ 22kHz Bass (bass) is not very high? Thanks for your time.

[@wicomms]

Evo 4.1 vs Denton 85. Who wins...

[@mattyj3051]

I have the 85th anniversary… was wondering which one sounded better as well. They are about $400 more than the 4.1.

[@eeapeean]

Just picked up a pair for £428 in the UK for my desk. Currently set up with Amazon music hd, wiim mini and a smsl ad18. Is it worth swapping out the smsl with something else? If so what would you recommend, thanks in advance:)

[@paulgolub6823]

How do they compare to the Emotiva B1+? Very similar for 30% the cost.

[@ginom407]

Grabbing my coffee now....

[@mennotimpo8746]

Haha yes I have that Pavlov too 😎🤠

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Hello Randy, do you think these are better than the Emotiva line ? I'm looking for soundstage and dinamics.

[@detectiveapollo]

This or diamond 12.2 with a subwoofer?

[@87adinagesh]

Which would you say are the better overall speakers Wharfedale Evo 4.1s or the Polk Reserve R100s? For 60% music, 40% movies...

[@ppdoug]

i wonder if the Evo 4.1 will work well with the Marantz NR-1711?

[@darrendavies1102]

thanks for your review I'm getting these: they are on their way. because of the shape I'm going to use them as rears any recommendations on speaker stands. any help on this as its my first pair of soeakers... thank you

[@ThinkDoTA]

Hi sir, how is this speaker if compare to Elac Unifi reference ubr62 in term of overall sound performance? I listen most to metal, edm, orchestral, jazz and some vocal..

[@gyrgrls]

01:12 that specification is frankly erroneous. The actual low en response is more on the order of 70 Hz. Never trust advertised specs! Perform your own tests in a dead room. You will need to add a decent subwoofer, such as the CUBE, and set its upper crossover frequency to around 85 Hz for good mid-bass as well as sub-bass.

[@kamran102]

Good review with some needed humour in this rather dry subject ;-) At least for us normal people who are just efter "a good speaker"!

[@nyccrcsx]

These or Denton 80th anniversary which has the better sound ?

[@MSiAventador]

What to buy for the Emotiva BasX A2 amplifier ? : 1)B&W 603 2)Monitor Audio Silver 300 3)Dali Opticon 6 Mk2 4)Wharfedale EVO 4.4

[@alekrychwalski]

All the above are very good speakers so only your personal taste and preference can help you decide which one to buy. I'm also pretty sure that once you purchase one of the above you will end up upgrading the amp as well. It's not that Emotiva is a bad amplifier. It's just that these speakers can benefit from having even better amplification. I can say that from my own experience with Evos 4.4. They sound better and better with every upgrade I make to my hifi setup.

[@cheapaudioman]

see you tonight, brother!

[@jonpatrick66]

Good job Randy 👍

[@sidesup8286]

ANSWER: Yesterday I threw a question out there. What single album title throughout the years was used by 12 different music artists. An album title used by that many people must be a record. Unless there is a title used by more than that number. I doubt it. The album title is STRAIGHT AHEAD. Jazz great Oliver Nelson released an album of that title, as did Count Basie, Stix Hooper, Stanley Turrentine. Eddie "Lockjaw Davis, Brian Auger, The Mills Brothers and Jazz vocalist Abbey Lincoln also. So did Pennywise, Monty Alexander, Larry Gatlin and Amy Grant. There were even some lesser known artists that used that exact same title for an album of theirs that I didn't include. Also there is a Big Band Jazz group by the name Straight Ahead. How about an easier one, that isn't exactly easy? Name an album title that was used by 3 different artists? Same ground rules as what I said yesterday; nothing tricky involved. QUESTION 2: Name this past or present audio manufacturer: Their products were used extensively by our government as well as audiophiles. The company started around 1980. They were a U.S. company but their products were popular across the globe also, marketed under a different company name that when verbalized, sounds like something we all have within our bodies. The third down model, from the top of their line model, was predominantly orange, (you don't see orange often in an audio product). They had sewn on shirt patches that their employees wore that said "I am a MF er". It was not Musical Fidelity or Mobile Fidelity; in fact the companies name did not have either the letter M or F in it. The MF in this case did not stand for a swear word. But shock value was intended by whoever had the idea for the employee worn patches with that on it. They made very good product and were reviewed favorably by Stereophile and others. What was the company?

[@hambo1147]

Are you drunk?

[@paradoxstudios6639]

OK, so does it "maybe" blow the pants off or compete with Goldenear BRX ?

[@aceofspades6667]

I want the wharfedale evo 4.4 badly.

[@louiesipes2257]

Been meaning to recommend reviewing the Ascend Acoustics CBM170-se. No bass below 70hz. They say so and it’s true. The rest? I’ve bought 3 pair in the last 20 years. $350 a pair

[@ChicagoRob2]

The Ascend Acoustics CBM170-se is one of the most accurate speakers ever made.

[@louiesipes2257]

@@ChicagoRob2 I bought my first pair after reading a review in Sensible Sound. I still had surround sound then, so very quickly bought 2 more pair. One of them being an Se. For vocals and midrange, I’ve never had a better speaker.

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@louiesipes2257 A close audiophile buddy of mine has a pair of Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EXs. They are most accurate, coloration-free speakers I’ve ever heard. Unlike so many other companies, with Ascend Acoustics, you get more than what you pay for.

[@louiesipes2257]

@@ChicagoRob2 I also own a pair of Sierra 1. They are great speakers. For the money though I would steer someone toward the Elac Debut Reference. Or the Uni 5.2. Love all three, but the cost differential is amazing.

[@PersonalTriumph]

@@ChicagoRob2 that's great to read - I just ordered a pair!

[@lanemiddleton9]

Perhaps a future review of the Quad S2 ?

[@andrewbrazier9664]

I have also been wondering how Wharfdale Evo 4.2 / 4.1 AMT tweeter compare with the Quad S1/ S2 ribbon tweeter speakers 🔊 🤔

[@Tom-bv3oh]

Ik heb sindskort deze fantastische luidsprekers in mijn bezit en heb er €372 voor betaald Ben er erg blij mee Ik heb ze aangesloten op een denon 900 versterker Het geluid en looks van deze luidsprekers is om van te smullen

[@frankdoubleUdoubleL]

Ha, zit aan hetzelfde setje te denken.

[@lloydbrown3223]

Worth 3x the b1+'s?

[@DirekMui]

MAN! you had me at "you can hear the ocean" LOL... NOW... i need to know if the ocean sound is more bass or hefty midrange...

[@ezeien9]

How many arabica coffee beans did you smoke this morning? Great review, I have the 4.3s and they’re excellent. Just add a sub and weeeeee

[@ericdaniel323]

I'm interested in the 4.3 myself! I've read that the midrange is a little in-your-face, but the same person said they were nicely balanced... Would you mind saying a little more about what you think of them?

[@ezeien9]

@@ericdaniel323 the midrange is in your face (vocals, acoustics/clean guitar) but it’s pleasant. At no point does the speaker fatigue, they worked the crossovers very well. I will say, that’s what I like though… I wanted to hear those tones come through rather than be buried in the mix. In your face but nowhere is it shouty. The fit and finish + sound quality from the trickle down of the Elysian was a no brainer for me. It’s an amazing pair of speakers and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Order from Crutchfield (walnut about to restock) and if you don’t like them, return them. I think you’ll keep them! But you’ll likely want a sub to cushion the 4.3s 5” woofers. If you can spring it, get the 4.4s as the price different between the two was only $200 a speaker… I would have bought them but they wouldn’t have fit where the speakers are currently sitting.

[@johnrussell89]

Ok so if I buy these, would the Freya + preamp with the tubes be what I need. I'm a total newb.

[@brianlove3369]

How would you judge them to the CSS diy speakers i am looking to get speakers for the front

[@johnsweda2999]

Hi randy why don't you do the Wharfedale subwoofers meant to go with those, active speakers sw150 $150 get two try and get a pair work with any small type speaker or floorstander Best block the port on the main speaker when using the subwoofers

[@milehighboost5521]

Any chance you could review the Focal Chorus 605s? Seems like the price might be too good to be true.

[@chrisdunaway2562]

Have you reviewed the Martin Logan Motion 4i??

[@raymondalcarion8791]

Recommendation for subwoofer crossover with EVO 4.1. 60HZ? 50HZ?

[@tudordoru5388]

In my setup I set it to 80hz. Mine sub is SVS 1000. The amplification must be very strong to wake up these wonderful speakers. My amp it is Emotiva basX A300 with 150w 8ohm

[@maxberg1080]

Hey I just got the Sony sscs5 and the fluence rt81 with a build in preamp. Just curious if until I can afford a better preamp if I could just run the system through aiyima A07 amp?

[@cheapaudioman]

Yeah. With a built in phono pre just run it right into the A07 snd you’ll be golden

[@rikardekvall3433]

Great video, as usual. You are so articulate that you should be on Sesame Street! ;)) Why aren’t any of DIY speakers in your Recommended Speaker List?

[@melraine919]

Splendid! dome/info, Thank you 👍👊 ........ UK

[@sting0072007]

That is a good looking speaker! Tweeter kinda looks like a harmonica

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

Wharfedale Evo 4.1 vs Elac Uni-fi Reference? What to buy for more movie watching, occasional music listening. Edit: Lol arrived at the answer in the video!

[@vicg5323]

Nice review.

[@briancampbell7712]

I just hooked these up to my Marantz Model 40n...put them on my speaker stands and if I'm not perfectly in line with tweeter it sounds muffled and no detail...I will look for another set of speakers...I've tried KEF R3 and Buchardt MK ll ...so far no luck...the Kefs need a lot of power and subwoofer - not warm like I want...The Buchardt mk ll didn't have enough detail... I want to audition something detailed with good midrange and all around warm...I sit them on my 28" weighted stands...if anyone could help point me to something I'm looking for, that would be great...my portable Harmon Kardon Studio six is better than these Evo 4.1

[@MrWinnieP]

What are your thoughts on the Sony HT-A9 ?

[@sidesup8286]

ANSWERS TO SUNDAYS QUESTIONS: A single album title that was used by three different artists is.......... "Friends". The Beach Boys came out with an album called Friends, as did Jazz piano great Chick Corea. One of the best & most innovative jazz pianists of all time. Before his solo career he was the leader of the jazz fusion Supergroup, Return To Forever. Before that he played on records and in concert with some very select company, including Miles Davis. You had to be good, real good to play with Miles. Speaking of Miles Davis, Larry Carlton also came out with an album called Friends. His best solo live album had an excellent interesting version of the song "So What" which was the first track on the Miles Davis Kind Of Blue album. Of course Larry Carlton was perhaps better known as the guitarist for the Jazz group, The Crusaders. They have about as long a discography as anyone you can think of. And their albums were consistently good. The Company that I was looking for in Question 2 is..... Astatic. Known for their excellent phono cartridges back in the 1980's, they were used by The Library Of Congress, which has more records and books than just about anybody. Millions! If you plan to stop in now, you have to tell them in advance and they digitize the music you want to hear so you can listen to it. Their cartridges were popular in Europe too, especially England, and there, they went under the name of Glanz cartridges. Glanz verbalized sounds like glands that we all have in our bodies. The third cartridge from the top was an orange colored cartridge called the MF 300. MF stood for Moving Flux, which their cartridges used to generate output. They were high output cartridges said to offer moving coil cartridge performance but with moving magnet output. I've owned them and I couldn't tell any difference between moving magnet and moving flux. They didn't sound moving coil to me, but did sound like a very good moving magnet cartridge. On the brighter side; slightly. For shock value or something they suggested their employees wear shirt patches saying that I am a MF er, standing for the "Moving Flux" principe, which their cartridges operated on. QIESTION: NAME THIS AUDIO COMPANY. I am an audio company named after a musical instrument. My founder was a well known person in audio whose electronics beared his name. His first and last name initials are consecutive letters of the alphabet. He also recorded a series of audiophile Lp's that are now rare and highly regarded. One of the pioneers of high end audio, he was married to a well known Hollywood actress, who most people would know. Maybe my best known product involved contouring the sound. I also came out with a phono cartridge, that many thought would have been the best cartridge on the market, if only it tracked a little better in complex passages. The cartridge had something in common with the old RCA recording artist and then symphony conductor Robert Shaw, who for years conducted the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. My founder was involved in a much publicized and written about event in a hotel room involving Bob Carver; owner and designer of his own company which also beared his name.. Which company am I ? I thought up lots of these.

[@hambo1147]

The answer is PENIS ☝️

[@MakubexGB]

Compared to the Elac Uni-fi Reference, which one has a wider soundstage and more accurate imagine?

[@TonicofSonic]

Never would a ribbon win in that category.

[@generynkewicz4871]

@@TonicofSonic they are not ribbons tweeter's no matter what they say. It's folded paper basically.