Bookshelf SPEAKER UNDER 1000! Wharfedale Speakers! EVO 4.1 Review

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@alexau4265]

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[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@pekkatervala8476]

I'm happy with my powered Behringer B3030A monitors with a ribbon tweeter. I'd probably like also AMT tweeters.

[@Unicorn-ST]

It’s curious but I like the AMT tweeter looks... It's something that always catch my eyes. I really surprised about you so negative view about the AMT Tweeter design. 😂 But I have a question : how us the Evo sounds compared with the Kef LS50 Meta?

[@jaredhylton6591]

My hands on experience with AMT tweeters come from Martin Logan Motion speakers. First some amazing Martin Logan Vision soundbars (still the best soundbar I have heard for music). I have always been impressed with their sound, especially the tweeters. More recently I got a steal on a pair of the monster Motion 60xt and a pair of Motion 40s. They serve as a 4.0 in my guest bedroom right now and I love them. I am a Paradigm guy and feel the Martin Logan AMTs are superior to Paradigm G-PAL tweeters and very close to even with Paradigm beryllium tweeters. I consider that very high praise. I actually also like the look of the AMT tweeters, but can also understand the counterpoint as they are very "loud" as far as appearance goes.

[@thepaperstaggering]

You guys’ video quality is ridiculously good. I like to have y’all on to see how good my tv quality is! Good work.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you!

[@Glasmanrr]

Thanks for your take on the Wharfedales. I recently picked up the 4.4 for home audition and they are going to stay. I was worried about them being fatiguing or harsh and so far thay have just been fantastic. I can listen for hours with no issues at all. Keep up the great work!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Enjoy 'em! Your ears are the final judge and it sounds like you've made a solid choice!

[@andreassouth1523]

What were your previous speakers, to have a comparison meter?

[@the_druid0066]

I've got the 4.4 evo's in the walnut cabinet & I love the yellow AMT tweeter , I think it gives it a cool look 😎 👌 😀

[@timharbert7145]

What a great metal band name - Shrill Fatiguing Sibilance Machines.....

[@milesdufourny4813]

That would be an even better name for a Japanese Noise Band.

[@shanesharpe7350]

I bought these speakers 3 months ago, l am glad the sales person talked me into buying these over the diamonds. They sound like an entry level high end speaker.

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

The AMT is polyurethane coated aramid paper, colour tints can be added but the cost is exponential, I personally like it as it's a clear hint at the mechanics and engineering that has gone into the component

[@homecinemahifi1732]

Another great and very accurate review. I have the Wharfedale EVO 4.2, 4C and 4.1 in my setup and they are for sure the first AMT tweeters I love! I genuinely believe the EVO serie provides amazing performance, sound quality and build quality for the money!

[@khallgrimsen]

Agree on most things here. I have settled for these. They play so sweet yet clear and no fatuiging with primalauna dialouge premium. I had speakers 4 times the price but yet i love these more. They integrate so easy in my room. And love the 3D image i get with these. I can list some of the speakers they have beaten. Dynaudio emit m20, Dynaudio special fourty, Dali rubicon 2, Elac unifi ub5, spendor A4, and more… incredible !

[@alferro3149]

The AMT tweeter look is absolutely fine!

[@genekeeth2179]

Thank you for being "real" and not pretentious. So glad I found you channel.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Welcome!!

[@dubious3749]

Very happy with the 4.1. Bought two pair walnut new for just 720eu. Still have a pair new in the box whilst they are now 600eu a pair for the walnut version.

[@shanesharpe7350]

I very pleased that you guys reviewed this little speaker, everyone is reviewing the 4.2 and 4.4. I bought the 4.1 because that was all I could afford, well now I know l spent my money well. I'll just add subwoofers down the road.

[@peterlarkin762]

4.1s are maybe the best value in the series, I was going to get them for too small room. Apparently they have better coherence and blend between the drivers ( it's hard to blend in the midrange dome properly, and it can sound to aggressive on some songs).

[@shanesharpe7350]

@@peterlarkin762 Thanks for commenting, I was going to purchase the elac debut speakers, the sales person talked me into the wharfedales. God what a difference, these have a midrange like an high end speaker.

[@ChrisSmithJazzDrumHang]

I was lucky enough to audition the EVO 4.3 and Lumina III back to back in NYC. In the end the midrange and bass (in addition to dare I say a more elegant finish) pushed the EVO to be my winner. Evo and Lumina are so similar in treble, clarity, and soundstage that in the end paying $500 more the Sonus Faber felt downright silly. I have had the Evo 4.3 for 2 months now and I am completely floored and in love with them. Love them!! What about my amp you say? After I settled on the Evo 4.3 I bought , demoed at home, and returning the Marantz 8006, Audiolab 6000a, Musical Fidelity m2si, Musical Fidelity m3si, and Yamaha 801. Finally I have settled on the Cambridge CXA81 and find its sound to be an incredible match to the Wharfdale Evo 4.3. The CXA 81 has now replaced my old Rega Brio (also a good amp). The soundstage, detail, and way the CXA 81 drives the Evo 4.3 is totally what I have been looking for. I listen through my node 2i and Rega RP6, mostly Jazz, Rock, and R&B. If you can afford the CXA 81 and Evo 4.3, stop looking and buy them and DON'T spend more. :-) Thanks for the great reviews Andrew! Reviews are always engaging and insightful. Appreciate ya

[@fletchermunson6225]

I auditioned these last year and they are an exceptional little speaker for a reasonable price. I love the down firing woofer port. Very creative.

[@peterlarkin762]

That port is the best thing... Not nearly as fussy as back or front firing ports for placement.

[@andrewgorenc9160]

Sitting here with my coffee and really enjoying the discussion you and Kristi are having (has become my Sunday routine!) QOTD answer: Soft dome all day long for fatigue-free and off axis listening. Thanks again great video!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for tuning in and for answering our QOTD!

[@KristiWright]

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[@alanbratt3022]

Just taken delivery of a pair of Evo 4.3s (2 days ago), and after the 2 day "burn - in" period, i've got to say that i'm loving the AMT. The Evos have replaced a pair of Mission MX3s, that, apart from the tweeter and the dedicated midrange driver of the Wharfedales, have very similar specs to the Evos. But the Evo 4.3s win the argument hands down.

[@stonefree1911]

I love ribbon and AMT tweeters. The most resolving high end drivers IMHO. A good dome is nice too, but nothing provides the clear, clean high end of a ribbon. I have Wharfedale EVO 4.2's and love them. The soft-dome mid mates with the AMT like butter.

[@rjmoyer2]

I love the 4.1’s in my smaller office/gaming room. Wharfedale’s house sound is my favorite of any speaker brand I’ve listened too.

[@nicktristani3600]

I have not heard any "modern day" AMT's, but I still own a pair of 40 year old ESS stand mounts that use the Heil AMT. I really liked those speakers for all those years and still use them in my bedroom. BTW, the vanes are not yellow. 😊 Excellent review as usual.

[@mantus3243]

Thanks for the video. I like your humor. Because of you and your girl telling me I need the power of the SUN for my 702S2. I’m ordering an MC462. New for $8000. Don’t tell me it isn’t enough power!!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I think you'll have enough power. Thanks for watching!

[@MonoLucas123]

Most amt/ribbons/electrostatics are simply very transient. Low mass, quickly pushed back to center. What you want from any unit, tweeter or woofer.

[@blunderingknifereviews1028]

Chuckling at the hate for the aesthetic of a ribbon tweeter. Guess I've never thought about it lol.

[@keithjohnson2863]

I would compare the EVO 4.1 speakers to the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ speakers. The both have kevlar drivers and AMT tweeters, and they have a similar sound signature. The EVOs have a richer sound and better bass. I didn't feel like I am missing anything without a sub. The Emotivas have a big bump around 50Hz, they need to be behind a high pass crossover to fix that, especially when paired with a sub. The EVOs pair with well with the Keces E40 integrated amp (search KZbin for reviews). I run the EVO, Keces combo with Topping DACs E30, D70s and D90. The sound is very good with any of those DACs, but it does noticeably improve as the quality of the DAC improves. I have too much brown toned wood, so the white oak really pops in my room.

[@terryyee4271]

I just bought these a few months ago for my first setup. With a sub, they're excellent for me. I personally like AMT tweeters, as some aluminum ones can have harsh highs. I never noticed the color. I think it provides good contrast (at least for the black/white models), but maybe it's because I'm not a veteran audiophile that looks at a ton of speakers. The best speakers I've ever heard were the Monitor Audio Gold 100, which also have AMT's and pushed me in that direction.

[@boomcrash]

I love the diversity of opinions in audio and aesthetics! AMTs are my favorite delivery of treble, even above inverted beryllium. I love the gold color. I’ve never thought of it as “yellow”.

[@antoniobernabe1061]

I personally love the look (and sound) of AMT's. Also, I find aluminum tweeters have that metallic decay that is more fatiguing than AMT's. However, to each his own...

[@shanesharpe7350]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@peterlarkin762]

Been listening to metal dome monitor audios for 10 years. Got Evo 4.3 recently. High frequency heaven.

[@antoniobernabe1061]

@@peterlarkin762 I have Monitor Audio as well but the current Gold 200 with the AMT's. High frequency heaven indeed.

[@amdenis]

Many AMT’s are poorly implanted, virtually all dome tweeters are even less musical. However EMT has the potential for much better range, dispersion, phase coherence and overall musicality than most other designs. We now use several types of EMT style monitors in our studio and some in my home, including some Monitor Audio PL200 II and a pair of Elysian’s- both of which replaced some more expensive traditional dome tweeter monitors that I had for years. The issue with EMT is generally the implementation and integration, not the core architecture of EMT, while the issue with most tradition tweeters IS the core architecture. And I still do have traditional monitor designs as well, including Focal and Barefoot. However, their strength is not their HF implementation.

[@msderay]

QOTD: As an ESL freak, AMTs have always sounded like a compromise. I couldn’t agree more on what you’re experiencing with these EVOs: the only time I’ve been enamored with AMTs, it’s usually because there’s a clever bit of cross-over/tuning/driver-matching to cover up the issues.

[@classicrock7890]

I really don't know why you have an issue with the look of the tweeter? I have the Evo 4.4 and they look fine. Actually suggest you test these and would be interested how you find them against Klipsch and KLH. This series provides exceptional sound for the asking prices. Makes you query the value and point of many far more expensive designs.

[@michaelwehner1738]

Loved your review of the EVO 4.1. I have Diamond 10.2 now and am considering the EVO 4.2. I like the AMT and used to own ESS Heil PS-8a in the 80s. I liked them. I actually bi-wire my current Wharfedales, for my room, it adds depth to the sound stage. Subjective, hard to measure for sure, but my room and my ears. I'm also using a Schiit Loki to tune the EQ for certain recordings. Especially ones that are really bright. Happy listening!

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

Fantastic review as always! These speakers have a *gorgeous* cabinet, and I don't even tend to go for wood/ veneer speaker design!

[@jeffbigbear1766]

As a former wharfedale owner i totally understand the 'problem' with them, they are very smooth and perhaps lacking in excitement especially when hooked to a 'warm' amp like Nad. But boy if u get a chance then hook Wharefdales up to a powerful Yamaha amp of the AS series then u will get the best out of them.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We didn't get a chance to play these with an AS series Yamaha but I can imagine. Good tip!

[@danielubbink2573]

Just want to say I really enjoyed this review. And even though I unfortunately will always gravitate towards your guys budget friendly equipment, due to my income. I love your guys knowledge, candor and honesty and how the 2 of you have your own personal subjective and able to be different opinions that really give someone, what I believe to be such a good, honest, knowledgeable and subjective opinion about the products u guys talk about and review, keep up the awesome work !!! Unfortunately havent had or have I been able to listen to a AMT tweeter yet in person.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much, Daniel Ubbink! We appreciate you watching.

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

I love the look of those yellow AMTs. I love them for bringing a color into play like the red Levis thing on jeans. I love it mostly on black speakers ⚫️🤩⚫️ How much more beautiful can a speaker get than the black Elac Vela?

[@EsotericArctos]

I am watching this now, 2 years later, as I am looking at speakers, and I was looking at the Diamond 12.2 and the Evo 4.1, but I am really leaning toward the Evo 4.1 now. The thing that stopped me was the ugly AMT tweeter, and I still don't like the look of the AMT Tweeter, but it is good to hear Wharfedale have implemented it well.

[@syanhc]

Wharfedales are made in Leeds England which is where I grew up. I love British speakers and audio in general. Wharfedales have a special place in my heart. The company is named after a beautiful area in the north of England of the same name. Come visit Wharfedale in the UK. It’s a beautiful spot in the country….

[@UsmanDar92]

I'm also from Leeds and I never knew this! I'm currently researching sets for my first hifi build. Wharfedale's now just moved up on my list. Thank you

[@syanhc]

@@UsmanDar92 I'd look at the Wharfdale Lintons if your budgets allows...

[@syanhc]

@@UsmanDar92 Richer Sounds in Leeds City centre has them to demo them...

[@AlexGomez-wd5ph]

Maybe some of the high end speakers but the Diamond and Evo series are made in China. Designed in UK though.

[@saltaormina9404]

Loving this channel….was so intrigued when I first saw the Evo line that I kinda regretted going a different route …this review motivated me to partner up a Rega Elex-R with the Evo 4.3. Warm, punchy and dynamic combo! Keep up the great work Andrew and Kristy!

[@buffal0bilious]

Rounded edges with real walnut veneers, I'd love to see that become a little more par for the course. Beauty-ful.

[@myplacerighthear3691]

Listen to the 4.1 to 4.2 the 4.4 honestly the 4.2 oz are in a salute for an extra couple 100 bucks a little less if you search you'll get a wonderful sound for a small room of about 12 by 12 or a bit larger or a bit smaller.. personally I bought four of these for one room that is 12 x 14 ft square driving them with lost modern-day Denon receivers will blow these are beautiful as a center channel hadn't decided and you may think about subs with these to extend the bass responses but I highly recommend that the 4.2 for a small room if you can afford to pair you'll be better off it sounds wonderful

[@mohabandijany9579]

Hey How the 4.4 compared to the 4.2 are they sonically similar? Will i get bigger sound with the 4.4 or just more bass ?

[@atticusrussell1225]

I love the look of a ribbon tweeter

[@robk5745]

Most of wharfedales speakers are creating serious waves! Truth be told, after looking inside several of them, they are putting good quality parts for the money. Great review guys.

[@peterlarkin762]

Ah here all speakers make waves;) Thanks for the info... I've been looking for teardown pics of the Evo series out of interest. Don't really want to open mine for a while! If they are putting quality capacitors in these, they are really one of the best hifi deals around. Build, design, components, sound... all very impressive. Real deal engineering from P Corneau. Ridiculously competitive.

[@mohamedahmed1023]

To your question regarding AMT tweeters, I absolutely love them. I find them to be airy; in that they allow for great high end detail retrieval and transparency without being fatiguing to my ears. Mind you, my experience with AMT tweeters have been with Adam, Eve, and HEDD AMT tweeters. I did try ELAC FS 407 towers as well but they were definitely a bit harsh. Adam speakers are known to have more pronounced highs while Eve monitors are less aggressive but neither sounded fatiguing to me. Actually, quite the opposite. The specific tweeter design I dislike are horn-loaded tweeters. Mind you, my sample size is 5 or so speakers with this design so maybe my sample size isn’t large enough.

[@mrt6349]

I got the 4.2 :) I really like them.

[@transamericanlife]

I'm amazed how much the looks of the amt bothers you both.

[@wayneflanagan3935]

I have to agree with Oren. Your videos are so well made you don't really notice it while you're watching. Unlike poorly made ones. That's ALL you notice when you're watching. When and how did "audiophile " become a negative/bad word? I never use it. Always say " I love music / really into music" etc.

[@yvesboutin5604]

2 reviewers is always better than one! It is fun to have a conversation about the esthetics of audio products. Most companies don't care about esthetic or pay too much attention to it . Sonus Faber always looks fabulous but I also want the best sound with the high price tag. The best tweeter I heard was made by Philips for a Telefunken speaker. It was the perfect mix of clarity and extension without harshness or sibilance. I never heard an AMT tweeter yet. I'm an AMT virgin!

[@sep4242]

considering that I STILL own the same pair of ESS PS8 speakers since I was 16..I'm now50...yes , I do like the sound of AMT tweeters ... but the Sound of Infinity EMIT tweeters are what I truly love and run in my system ATM....

[@bburkie55]

Many years ago a friend of mine bought a pair of Infinity Qa speakers. It was Infinity's bookshelf sized, entry level edition of the EMIT tweeter speakers. Everyone thought they sounded great until we did an A-B comparison with my Advent loudspeakers. The Advents blew the Infinities away. For lack of a better adjective the Advents were musical while the Infinitys were shrill, harsh and full of sibilance. It was a completely unexpected result.

[@Tom-bv3oh]

Prachtige luidspreker ik speel ze met denon 900 en ben zeer tevreden Prachtige hoogwaardige afwerking met heerlijke sound

[@jarms40]

You're not alone, Andrew. Never found an AMT-based speaker that I liked. Very few metal-domed speakers make the cut, too.

[@ronzack4572]

Watching this with "closed captions" on....and loved how they spelled Wharfedale: "WORFdale" "“Klingons do not… pursue relationships. They conquer that which they desire.”

[@peterlarkin762]

"I am Klingon! If you doubt it a demonstration can be arranged!!" ... Said the Worfdale sales exec.

[@samparks3479]

I am a huge fan, you have help me learn more about audio and expand my home theater hobby. I watch and re watch your videos. Thank you for all that you do.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you for watching!

[@BradyJohnson1]

Great review guys!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks so much!

[@coryjones6131]

Any chance of a Polk Reserve review? They're in the same price range, but with Legend components, and people have been very pleasantly surprised by them given the more budget nature of Polk over the last 20 years or so.

[@michaelschafer6379]

Hooked on them since your review. After 2 years the price for a pair of these finally dropped enough for me to afford them, kicked out my Focal Chorus 706 for them and I am absolutely happy with the Evo's 👍🏻

[@reillyh9882]

@@michaelschafer6379 have they got a deep low end?

[@Monsux]

Great review! Would be nice to know how this compares to EVO 4.2 that has an extra dome-type of mid-range driver + is a bit bigger overall.

[@alwilliams7381]

While out reviewing Elac Ref speakers I came across your Evo's and found that I actually liked their looks and especially the AMT's. The AMT Evos I saw were not bright yellow but more of a beigey brown color. They seem to blend in with the walnut cabinets and added character that I found not only pleasing but added more of a dynamic look that is missing on most book shelf speakers. I think that your comment " AMT's demand that one looks at me" actually adds to the attractiveness of these speakers! What happened to me is when looking at speakers with round dome tweeters, they became rather non event and lacked character. I didn't care if the grills were on or off? The Evo's definitely look better with the grills off! Nothing like a little dynamic character that is added at no extra cost!

[@WilliamPollard]

Happy 4th. Enjoyed your content. 👍👍

[@felipencl]

A review of the KEF Q350 with a comparison to the Wharfedale Evo 4.1 and the Focal Chora 806 would be great!

[@ericsmith8732]

Come on 200K! You guys ROCK!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you!

[@Aqualiser]

Could you please review the Wharfedale 4.2 - 3 way speakers?

[@EsotericArctos]

I ended up buying the Wharfedale Evo 4.1's about 12 months ago, and I am really happy with them. They still have that Wharfedale signature I like, but they are a little more lively on the top end, I think a lot was borrowed from the Elysian range in the Evo range. They are really great. I am considering getting a set of Evo 4.2's to go on the front and move the 4.1's to surround. I have found with most music, a sub woofer is not needed, but in movie use a sub woofer would be advantageous. I have paired these with a Wharfedale Diamond Sub 150 that I have had for many years and they just work well together. I find the 4.1's do disappear into the room and don't sound like sound coming from and between two speakers. The vertical axis drops off quickly, but the horizontal is pretty wide, and if you speakers are placed correctly, they really image beautifully and just disappear. I am still on the fence about buying a centre speaker, as these center image so well. I agree they look better without the grill, but that yellow is a bit ..... distracting. amt tweeters need to be a ribbon, and on the walnut finish they are least distracting, but that colour will always distract I feel.

[@pingui1488]

Hello, I am about to buy them for my Surround speakers - do you think that they are gonna be good for that job? Front LR - Lintons 85th Center - EVO 4.C - Amzing one!

[@EsotericArctos]

@pingui1488 The 4.1s would make great surround speakers in that kind of setup

[@pingui1488]

@@EsotericArctos Yeah, I checked also Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 /2 Diamond 225 also Triangle Borea BR03 Don't really know which one to buy...

[@EsotericArctos]

@@pingui1488 It can be hard. Surrond speakers are likely not so critical for the full range or even an accurate response, but sound stage / imaging can be important for surround. I haven't tried the Diamond 12's, but reviews suggest they do image well. From experience the Evo 4.1's image well also. That doesn't help you much though :)

[@bilguana11]

Klaus Heinz redesigned the Heil drivers into the AMT drivers. He left Adam and started HEDD. I love the AMT loudspeakers from ELAC.

[@michaelgrajalez2399]

For these who’ve heard the evo 4.1 and 4.2’s( Andrew if you’re reading this please advise lol) are the 4.2’ better then the 4.1 and is it worth getting them over the 4.1?

[@lanx0003]

I am not a reviewer but I could tell you it is well worth $300 to upgrade since evo 4.2 goes deeper and is a 3-way design so you could get richer midrange. Evo 4.2 received much more rave just about everything over Evo 4.1. For me, it is a no-braner deal.

[@ianrusso8790]

I really enjoyed this review, thanks.

[@JoroIrl]

Hi Andrew, good review. Regarding AMT tweeters, they are one of the best I have heard, of course not all of them are perfect, but if they are properly implemented and coupled with correct mid drivers, cabinet and X-overs, then you will be treated with beautiful sound and presentation. 🙂

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

Which is the main point in a speaker. Canaries are yellow too, what the heck!

[@khallgrimsen]

Had these for some time now. Today i got the chance to test them up against sonus faber lumina 2. Lumina 2 also sounds great, but lacks the fullness of the evo. Bass is no contest. Both volume and slam. I Also think the highs are a little more dry in a strange way. They Sound good, dont Get me wrong, but no match for the evos here at my place. Keep getting more and more impressed by these cheap britts..

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

That's been my defence of the Evo lineup. they are so fun to listen to. Very few high-end speakers get the full-bodied warm sound right

[@ghost500e]

For me the amt:s look so steampunk and i totally love the looks.

[@bburkie55]

I don't know how you came up with shrill fatiguing sibilance machines for AMT tweeters. At least as far as my AMTs go they couldn't be clearer, cleaner, more detailed, non fatiguing with a complete lack of sibilance. Cymbals are brilliant, the crash and decay is just right. Vocals are clear with a complete lack of sibilance. Instruments sound like they should, imaging and sound stage are fantastic.

[@r423fplip]

Check out the measurements on ASR forum !.

[@bburkie55]

@@r423fplip thanks.

[@Richbroth]

What a lovely suprise i was hoping you were reviewing the evo's.

[@garyjones5947]

Great review. I love the discussion element…very organic. I agree that the pleated amt spoils the aesthetic somewhat. I have the 4.4 in white oak…and I’d be fascinated for you both to sample it. Keep up the quality output guys…just fab!

[@Audiorevue]

AMTs to me have always been sort of unnatural sounding. I remember the first time I ever heard one, any kind of sound emanating from it didn't it all sound right, I don't know how to describe it other than it sounded off. But the last few years I've read up on AMT tweeters and the way that they produce the sound and it kind of makes sense. Our ears recognize sounds as pressure differences in the surrounding air and a conventional tweeter works by manipulating those pressure differences on our eardrums, in a very natural way. And AMT tweeter on the other hand doesn't produce sound that way, they work in a bellows fashion by squeezing air in and out of the folds of the fabric of the tweeter, similar to the way and accordion works, sort of. I don't know you give me an old fashioned Tweeter and I'm in heaven. And please don't take this as a criticism of the technology or the companies utilizing it, I just found that it's not for me. Luckily there are plenty of standard conventional options on the market

[@DCGuy12]

I picked up a pair of the 4.2's a month ago, and just love them. The AMT tweeter is fantastic for the type of music I enjoy, (Jazz, acoustic, vocals). The 4.1s were actually used for my sound audition at Crutchfield. I was blown away immediately. Definitely a burn-in period on the speakers, as initially they sounded horrible.

[@odannyblueso]

What amplifier are you using?

[@DCGuy12]

@@odannyblueso I’ve used a few different amps. I’m enjoying the Peachtree Nova150 the most, although I wish I had some time controls.

[@jamjo2357]

I have a set and drive them with a Marantz 2230b. Love them. Only play vinyl. Don't have it set up for home theater.

[@tommccarthy3385]

I have a pair of GoldenEar Triton 3+, and I love the top end -- airy and detailed without the siblance or shriekiness you've encountered. Give them a listen!

[@willmac5642]

Interesting! Alot of amts have very ragged response. Also QC has been a problem with Chinese made diy market ones. Best I've heard are by Beyma (made in Spain) non sibilant and not yellow

[@Cujobob]

My assumption for why the yellow color on an AMT is the material being used for the film. Certain films come from the factory yellow. I know for planar magnetics, there are different films used with different properties such as one can handle more power. I don’t mind the look of SOME AMTs, but a lot just don’t work with the speaker they’re in. A nice faceplate makes a huge difference.

[@peterlarkin762]

A lot diaphragms in modern cone drivers are yellow. So it's a bit a factory thing and a bit to make em look like a scifi photon flux engine. The little glass cylinders in the amt are also yellow tinted. Also, darker paint/dye would add a tinyyy bit of weight. I got 4.3's in black, always loved the yellow on black color scheme:) they look less fussy than the wood finish.

[@djtranceporter855]

I once heard the evo floorstanders and realy liked them. A year later i got the Focal Aria 948 without checking the Warf again. Would love to hear them side by side one day as i often feel like rhe Focal cant create the same cozy feeling cause they are colder

[@patsfan4life]

I just love your speaker lingo when describing the sound……. “….Sonic contrast” “…..articulate and dynamic with a subtle high frequency roll-off”….. no idea what these mean but love them anyway 😎

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Sonic contrast just means that the speaker isn't too skewed to one side, or that the speaker has the top end to balance and/or compliment the lower octaves as well. High frequency roll-off refers to a lot of speakers, in an effort to be more kind or pleasing to poor recordings and/or your ears, that cut or tame the highest most frequencies to avoid ear/brain fatigue when listening.

[@patsfan4life]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks, I didn't know that modern speakers would actually process the incoming signal in that way (?).... I thought only the receiver/dsp would modify the high frequencies normally...

[@tonyhosman7892]

I’m a huge Martin Logan fan. Have older Motion 10’s 8 and 2’s in addition to recently acquired 50/60 xti’s. I’ve never had an issue with the looks, sound or feel of the built in AMT’s. Color? Yeah maybe but since I keep my grills on most of the time, that’s not really an issue with me.

[@Prerich45]

See there...grills 😆😁

[@Conors_Permaculture]

Love all the videos. Trying to decide on some new speakers to upgrade from my Elac debut b6 set.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I would for sure put these on your list unless you're looking to go bigger physically, in which case maybe look at the EVO floorstanding speakers as an option.

[@kevincorr2985]

Evo 4.1 very good looking. From someone who hates the new style eg KEF LS50.

[@MrEvhel83]

Love AMT tweeters, please do the biggest Evo floorst.

[@Lumbergh42]

Love my EVO 4.4, hope they compare it with the Elysian 4 😀

[@ricksmith7659]

I've spent the last 20 min attempting to make my subscription public with no luck. Followed the instructions you posted watched the video but my menu isn't the same as the guy on the video. The only privacy settings is labeled 'History&Privacy' but when I click on it only history settings appear. I've tried searching all over my menu until my frustration level peaked. Sorry guys I tried. Another great video btw

[@danbartels6473]

I have been a fan of AMTs since hearing and owning ESS speakers in the late 70’s. Currently using Martin Logan Motion 40s. Any chance you’ll be reviewing ML Motion Series?

[@tonyhosman7892]

Would love to see a review of the 35xti’s

[@joshdekubber3631]

To your question of the day: I have been curious about the sound of ribbon tweets and enjoy hearing thoughts from both of you. Especially since I feel that I have similar taste in sound. Growing up with Klipsch Forte has made me a bit partial to their sound and design. I hope you both enjoy your holiday weekend and stay safe!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks Josh!

[@treadwer27]

Ah, excellent review. Now try the EVO 4.4's.... Go on you know you want to...

[@Gez492]

AMT's are not to be confused with ribbon tweeters though.

[@TrainSuplexer]

Here I went on believing they were synonymous with one another. Time to hit the books again.

[@gb3496]

If you want to "fall in love" with an AMT tweeter - you have to audition and review the GoldenEar BRX bookshelf speaker that everyone is raving about...

[@jeffbigbear1766]

I llllluuuuvvv Wharfedale reviews! Stuff I can actually buy!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad to hear this review has been relevant for a lot of you! Thanks for watching!

[@robertburton6033]

Can you perform a review of the 4.2?

[@IKnewMickey]

It's a great speaker in a sea of great speakers. Speakers are so good these days it now comes down to the recording. I'm a mainly a rock band kind of person leaning towards heavy metal. SO many speakers sound amazing with my different systems with a sub and some tonal adjustments. It literally takes a real time side by side comparison for me to say I really like one over the other. Truth be told I like them all and ups buy what I can afford.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You're not wrong. It's hard to find a "bad" speaker nowadays.

[@mikedambrosio1578]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Yes, yes. I recently bought a pair of powered Monoprice MM-5Rs. They have a powerful and dynamic sound, nice design, lots of connectivity and quality build. $299 on sale. Entry to great hi-fi couldn't be easier...

[@mjak993]

The "yellowy-brown" tweeter isn't any good with any kind of wood finish, I'll give you that - but it looks flippin' great contrasted with a black, or especially with a white build. That veneer may not be for your room per se, but I think it looks mad stylin'. :)

[@rjmoyer2]

I have the Kanto Tuk in my office with the Kanto Sub8 and, turning the treble down slightly, I really enjoy the setup. They are so clear and, while maybe less forgiving than other types of tweeters, their positives outweigh the negatives. These also don’t have that yellowish color so I think Kanto have done the best job dressing the AMT’s up.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If you can tame the tweeter on the TUKs they're GREAT! Totally awesome for desktop use for sure!

[@JC-lk3oy]

For me the biggest problem with amt's isn't the amt's themselves, but combining them with dynamic drivers. It's really hard to blend the differing drivers in a natural way. I realize amt's aren't the same as ribbon speakers like maggies, but they are similar and the maggies tend to work out better because the drivers are all the same style. Anyone who has tried integrating a sub to magnepans will tell you how maddening it can be . Since every sub I know of is dynamic and has a hard time keeping up with the speed of the ribbons. All this said, my cousin has a pair of goldenear towers with AMT's and I love them. Then again Sandy Gross is knows for designing fantastic speakers.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I totally understand, and know the Maggie/subwoofer struggle...or just the Maggie struggle in general. Sandy does know his stuff, though didn't he sell GoldenEar recently (or not so recently)? Thanks for watching!

[@JC-lk3oy]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Yes he did. Can't remember who bought them. He seems to do this every so often though. Start a new company, do something interesting, and then leave to start his new project. Glad you found a speaker with amt's you like. I love the detail they can provide, but you are right, they can definitely be a bit much a lot of the time. Great review as usual.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@JC-lk3oy Thanks!

[@ankurmishra4307]

Awesome presentation and compared to your other videos i have watched so far of yours, you seem very lively today, god bless you. I have always been a fan of old companies so I love wharfedale

[@lesmatthews459]

Years ago people hated the look of the colour of Klipsch and B&W woofers! Now look! Everybody loves it!!!

[@cordonbloue]

Now I want to buy the evo 4.2 even more, to fullfill my wharfedale itch. Please test them against the Lintojn :D

[@markgriffiths6540]

You have reviewed the 4.1 and Rotel A11 tribute. Unless my ears are very wrong, together they are a total disaster - strangled and constrained. I now rely on my fixed-up Arcam 8R and 8p (both recapped) with some old Ruark Sabres with drive unit replaces (Peerless D27TG35-06 tweeter, Monacor SPH-165 with home-made crossover (which probably needs a bit more work a the sound is quite bright)). Anyone else put the 4.1s and tribute together? The Rotel though did sound better with the brighter speakers, and Arcams drive the 4.1s better.

[@gordoa172]

Awesome sauce review my friends!! Definitely my type of speaker. I really do love the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 - which essentially is the same speaker, different tweeter , so it appears that this Amt tweeter will make it a no brainer upgrade!

[@bogdangherman1173]

I think 4.1 is an 11.1 with AMT