Wharfedale Evo 4.2 Speakers (Pair)

The EVO 4.2 is part of Wharfedale’s EVO 4 series meaning it takes influence from the brand’s flagship ELYSIAN speaker range. By deploying a similar cabinet design, AMT tweeter, and SLPP bass reflex system, the EVO 4 series benefits from many high-end features at a much lower price point. If you’re looking for an alternative to the EVO 4.2 Bookshelf Speakers, Wharfedale offers the EVO 4.1, a more compact bookshelf speaker. If creating a home cinema, complete it with the EVO 4.C or EVO 4.CS Centre Speaker and your choice of additional rears and surrounds.

AMT (Air Motion Transformer)
The Wharfedale EVO 4.2 features an AMT (Air Motion Transformer) high-frequency transducer which helps it outperform other bookshelf speakers in this price range. The purpose of an air motion transformer is to transform electrical energy into high-frequency sound waves. They differ from other types of tweeters by dispersing air through a pleated diaphragm in an accordion-like motion. Benefits of AMT tweeters include achieving lower frequencies than most others, more efficient air dispersion, and naturally low distortion.

Material Selection and Design
Wharfedale’s choice of Kevlar cones for the bass drivers ensures that the bass is naturally self-dampened and dispersed, restricting excess vibrations which would inhibit sound purity. The EVO 4.2 Bookshelf Speakers are available in a choice of finishes including walnut, white oak and black wood. Across all finishes, black grilles are optional to cover your drivers. The 4.2s can be easily mounted on furniture or a stand; smoothly curved sides make handling them perfectly comfortable.

Midrange and Bass
As well as the AMT tweeter, the EVO 4.2 speakers have a two-inch soft dome midrange driver and a 6.5-inch Kevlar cone bass driver on each unit. The midrange driver, with a linear response range of 800 to 5,000 Hz, has been designed with a damped rear chamber and high flex magnet for quick response to musical dynamism. Where bass is concerned, the dual Kevlar driver is equipped with a low-distortion motor—in keeping with the ELYSIAN models. Furthermore, Wharfedale’s most-advanced slot port, the SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port), has been taken over from the ELYSIAN range to deliver the same powerful lows.

Computer-modelled Crossover
To seamlessly blend the high, mid, and low ends from across the AMT tweeter, midrange, and bass drivers, the EVO 4.4 utilises computer-modelled crossover technology. Throughout the development of these speakers, hundreds of listening hours were put into finely tuning the crossover blend and ensuring the right listening experience. In addition to computer-aided crossover, the EVO 4.4 features a profiled phase plug, fixed in place, for smoother sound projection and clean interaction between frequency levels.