Thanks for your long term review of these speakers. As an older and wiser audiophile, I generally don't waste my time with reviews of recent purchases or additions of audio gear, and making judgements in that short period of time is generally premature. It normally takes me a year or two to fully understand and appreciate a good audio product, and many thanks for reviewing a product in the correct manner.
@@chrisr1897 just a nice and honnest man. Hope he will never gets poluted by the commerce. And he reviews gear everybody can afford so he should be able to reach a wide public. Again, sorry for the english.
Thanks for this update video on Evo 4.2. As I read from the comments, I’m the happy member of the “Evo 4.2 owners who bought it based on your review” club! And thank you for investigating and answering on the phase plug issue! Not a big deal for me regarding the sound quality, but I’m impressed how seriuosly you took our questions! And about Evo 4.2 I can say everything you say is true. It’s impresive how forgiving they are regarding the placement!
Excellent speakers. Ive been using my Evo 4.2s everyday for about 6 months now in our living room. These speakers are very heavily used. I would oftentimes leave them playing for 12 hours straight. Happy to say I've never encountered any issues yet. Soundstage is large. Sound signature is very smooth, easy going, balanced and on the warm side. Amazing bass for bookshelf speakers. Mids can, at times, be too forward with certain songs. Imaging is just ok (could be due to its large and deep soundstage). If you want 3D imaging, I would suggest to try out the KEFs.
I purchased the Evo 4.2 in Walnut recently, and they're honestly breathtaking. Clean, warm, incredible resolution, and simply stunning to look at. They definitely need a small sub though to realise the full sound stage. That aside, amazingly even running them with a Marantz sr5013 receiver in bi amp, they are just that good. Can't wait to introduce a dedicated stereo amp to take them to the next level.
I've been through a couple of Amps with mine, if it helps you at all I've settled on an Arcam SA20, the pure class A up to 20w really compensates for the slight low volume lack of detail, and the 90w/Ch at 8 ohm and 180w/Ch at 4ohms (both channels driven....unlike the way AV amps describe their output) really get a good grip. Might save you some time, Marantz PM7000 and Audiolab 6000 both got discarded
Thanks for this update! Good to hear you still enjoy these speakers. I have a recently purchased pair teamed with a Cambridge CXA60 and find them very good, especially for longer listening sessions. No sensory overload from overly tight bass or overly bright tops. Just sweet and refined. I use a Wharfedale SW150 sub along with them to give a bit of lower down grunt. I'm finding this system very pleasant. Perhaps my only negative is that these Evo 4.2s aren't very forgiving of poor recordings. Some reviews suggest 4.1s might win out by being more "forgiving" of poorer recordings. But then they might miss the lovely mids the 4.2s offer. Thanks again for the many reviews!
Regarding poor recordings its always a trade off, if poor recording sound good or normal, then speaker will not sound natural or you will miss details in top quality records.
Great review as always @tharbamar... I have been using these for around 8 months and have paired them with Leak Audio Stereo 130 amp... couldn't be happier.. just love the combination... fatigue free listening experience!
I bought these about 8 months ago on his recommendation, with the Sanus 22 inch stands and couldn’t be happier. Using Yamaha 801 integrated, great combination. Ive heard other reviewers say they are vinyl wrapped, but no, beautiful real veneers. An amazing buy at $995! Love em.
Bought a pair of Evo 4.2 because of your earlier review and have not regretted the decision. You are right, when I change their placement, the clarity and imaging improves. So I am sure I have not yet found their best positioning. Oh btw, like your new hair style...
I had a very good time with these speakers for several months but eventually let them go - they excelled at jazz and classical, as well as acoustic piece, but they really were lacking for many rock and electronic oriented track and didn't have much "hit" for those sorts of styles. I replaced them with (folks seem to be very hot or cold with these) new Zu Omen DWs and couldn't be happier overal. The EVOs were more detailed and had better placement/imaging in many applications, but the Zus come close (except for the detailed highs) have a much deeper soundstage and overall just make me smile no matter what. All that to say, the EVOs are fantastic and I do sometimes miss them.
Hi there! This is a bit disappointing to hear! I was going to use the 4.1 version in a mixed HiFi / DJ setup. My primary music is House and I was going to supplement the low end with a REL Sub. Is it the speed and dynamics that were lacking for you? I am struggling to find a decent bookshelf speaker which meets my needs... and I don't really want to be overwhelmed with a forward Klipsch sound. I don't have the room for a floor standing. Any suggestions?
@@alanmodimages The 4.1 will be different. I can (and many always will) make suggestions but the truth is only your own ear will tell you if you're happy or not. I could have lived with the 4.2 quite honestly, but I was making a big swap and they didn't offer enough of an upgrade from the Wharedale Diamonds 10.2 I was replacing. To that end, those Diamonds had more mid-bass shove than the Evos, but lacked bass depth and upper detail... but that's comparative. They are fantastic for the price. I know @Tharbamar lived with and loved a pair of modified Diamond 240s for quite a long while. Those are quite similar to the Diamond 10.2 and worth a look as well. IMO both of those have more boom, but that's not always a bad thing in a bookshelf; under the right placement you can really dial in a meaty sound in some cases by utilizing that (ported) boom to your advantage. Yammer yammer yammer. :) Bookshelf/standmounts can be tricky.
@@therealchickentender Thanks so much for your feedback! One of my core challenges is that the speakers need to be literally inches from the wall with my setup, so I have been avoiding rear ported designs. The KEF Q series actually come with port plugs for that application, but they seem like a compromise. My only other alternative s to look for flat panel wall mounted Home Theater speakers. I just have my doubts that they can compare to the heft a true bookshelf can offer.
@@alanmodimages Fully. NP. It's always the room itself that plays the biggest challenge and effect *every* speaker more than we realize a lot of the time. The 4.3 might work for you as well with the same bottom port design and when you factor in the stand, they're probably smaller than the total footprint than the 4.2 or many standmount speakers. They were my "next stop" if my Zus didnt' work out for me, but those did work out so can't really speak to them more than just theory. Anyhow, yeah you gotta just try them or any speaker out in your space. Wherever you buy from, have a good return policy. :) Hearing them in your space and having time to adjust can't be more important. :)
I am running these with a Marantz AV7005 pre, Denon POA 2200 amp, through my very high end PC and I have trouble putting into words what I am hearing, the AMT and the mid range driver in some music can be so fluid together that it is liquid caramel in my ears!
I own the 4.4s and its the only speaker I have ever been satisfied with. I have owned lots of speakers upto £5k and to me these are the best all rounders. They are honest, uncoloured and natural sounding. I just enjoy the music with these and Don’t have the urge to change anything. They are intimate and make you feel part of the music. Very realistic sounding.
Hi there I finally got me the Wharfedale 4.2 in walnut with stands & speaker cable I made a offer of £400 on ebay he Accepted my offer they come this Friday I'm excited U have Helped me become of ur enthusiasm and ur love for them plus other I watched Hallelujah God is so very good to me
Thanks for this update! I was just about to order a pair, but with this new phase plug, I'll pass and wait for the next model from wharfedale... I hope they have something good cooking.
I also have these Evo 4.2 loudspeakers and I read that the cabinets are damped with sponges as in no other loudspeakers. Indeed, each of these columns is crammed with 3 sponges. First, I took all of them out of one and I was happy with the quality of the treble. But after a while I put one smallest sponge back on. The same in the second column and it stays like that for me. The head no longer hurts from this terrible suppression.
@@Tharbamar Thank you! I have just purchased the S2s based largely on your reviews and comparisons..early days for me but I hope to enjoy them as much as you have.. Keep up the excellent content...it is a joy to watch.
Well, Grace sure sounds great in this demo through the 4.2s :) Pity I have a small listening room (4 x 3.5 x 3 metres) - I think the Evos would be an overkill in such a small space
I had almost the same room, maybe a bit smaller (13m2) and they were quite bass heavy and I couldn't really place them on other places since the room was so small, so I ended up returning them. Maybe the 4.1 would be best? Haven't tried those yet.
@@Phoenix_1991 I am currently using Canton 502.2's and a Yamaha WXA50. I think my Yamaha needs a bit more sensitive speakers, so maybe I will try the Klipsch RP-M600
@@vladimirjovanovic2803 The Klipsch are very bright, owned them before. Them and the BR03 are quite fatiguing for me if you're coming from warm speakers.
@@tcc5750 Well, thanks for that heads-up. I do know that RP-M600's are horn loaded (sort of) and might tend to sound bright, but I do like the "sparkle on top", so that's why I'd like to try them out. Hopefully I will be able to get a pair on a loan...
@@tcc5750 i have br03. It needs room acoustic treatment if you think it is bright. Else, you gotta need to play with reflection. Place them near the sidewalls can reduce the brightness without getting an absorption but nothing can be well placed speaker with an absorptions and qrd panel and bass traps.
glad to hear you still find them to your liking and enjoying them .im thinking of getting a pair .i biamp my old Linn speakers Lin index .there cheapo model from the early 90s .i wonder how the evos 4 ..2 s would sound biamping another great video my friend 😊😊😊
Se son des enceintes de haute qualité acoustique je les ai associé avec un amplificateur denon PMA 2500ne drive en bi-cablage les timbres son magnifique les aigu ainsi que le médium son jamais pris en défaut elles restent toujours très douce a l'écoute quelques soit le style de musique quand au Grave il sont très propres et restent toujours profond des vraiment un plaisir absolue d'écoute
Hey, i am looking to buy new speakers for my living room. I my region i have very limited options. So please recommend me a speaker between evo 4.2 and q acoustics concept 40.
I agree with you: these speakers are incredibly forgiving regarding the placement! In comparison with other speakers I've had, from difficult to easiest to place: Wharfedale Linton - B&W 706 S2 - ATC SCM7 - Wharfedale Denton 80TH - Wharfedale Evo 4.2 almost at the same level of my LS 50 Meta. The EVO 4.2 is a speaker that while keeping a lush warm sound manages to also be detailed where it needs to be.
Thank you for the followup review. After much research I recently went with a Cambridge Audio CXA81 and these EVO 4.2s.....WOW! I can't stop listening. Some songs have revealed details I've not heard until now. JUST INCREDIBLE for my space and my ears. I'm also using, (whenever feeling like it or "needed"), a Martin Logan subwoofer to add a little juice to some selections...otherwise they do just fine on their own.
i tried the cable connection method like u and the bass is much more control if i connect both positive and negative cable to HF THE BASS IS BLOOM BLOOM BLOOM THANKS FOR ADVICE
just listened my friends evo 4.2 and audiolab 6000a combo. i felt the bass is not as deep and not open treble in evo 4.2.. i was able get better open midrange and full sound in evo 4.2.. and also i can get central focused sound in evo 4.2 .. frankly something missing in evo 4.2 with audiolab 6000a.. what my expectations is , better deep bass, little more open treble with the characters of evo 4.2... and best vocal rendering speaker without thin sound.. i dont like overly treble performance i have listened ls50 original , dali oberon 5.. both are good but still on lean sound for my taste.. from my above expectations... do i expect those all from LINTONS ? any other bookshelf speaker suggestions ? my room is small.. so bookshelf will be fine.. thanks suresh babu Reply
I want to get Marantz PM7000N (based on my budget), and I want to pair it with Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 or this Evo 4.2 My fitness studio is 5 m x 15 m. Any suggestion which one is better?
I am hoping you can help me out with something - I have a pair of EVO 4.2s, and was wondering: have you taken any measurements of your EVO 4.2s? And if so, would you be willing to show me the Impulse graph that you might have gotten from that speaker? Thank you in advance!
@@Tharbamar Hmm... I guess it depends on what software you used to take those measurements. REW automatically produces an Impulse graph, so if you happened to use that software, you probably have one available. Stereo mode wouldn't matter for an Impulse graph (I have measurements of both my EVOs together and separately - the Impulse graph is identical for each measurement). I'm asking because it has come to my attention that the tweeters are not in phase with the woofers, so I would like to see if someone else with the same speaker has the same result - that would tell me if it's by design due to the crossover architecture they used or if it's an internal wiring error. Thanks!
I have an interesting situation/ problem here. And, I need your advice. I was going between this speaker, and the NEW Martin Logan F1's The problem was the F1's were available at Best Buy, to Demo directly. And they were on sale, so I opted to "Take my chances, and trust them(" BEST BUY. (That doesn't sound good, and doesn't bode well), for their quality and service, which has gone from bad to worse over the years. So, right off the bat, the order got screwed up. It went downhill from there. Have you personally heard the Martin Logans? And if so, how would they compare to EVO 4.2 or even 4.4's? I need your honest opinion . I will still have to deal BEST BUY, and undo all the crap they caused. But in, would you go with the 4.2 or 4.4's? Thank you for advice in advance. -Mark-
Great review as usual. Short question. These Evo 4.2 or the Polk R200?? Could an old Diamond 225+aperion super tweeter fight in this 2 other's league??
@@Tharbamar Really appreciate your advices. Aesthetic aspects were moving me to the EVOs, but... sound matters over anything else (and the R200 are enough pretty too). Thanks!
Hello, could you plase advice me, I will only listen music, no movie, no home theatre, Just for pure and cristal clear music. Polk R200 , or Evo 4.2, which one is for me ? Thanks
Well in Canada those retail for $1500 so I wouldn't use them with a $500 amplifier. I would put them in a system with a amplifier $1300 to maybe $1800.
@@RagnetulCarpatilor Yeah im thinking of getting them and the 4C centre (that's £500 UK) as my front soundstage for my AV system, Denon 6700H, with an Emotiva BasX A3. (I already own the Denon and BasX) plus I have two SVS PB1000 subs. I also have another BasX A4 that powers my 4 Monitor Audio Bronze 100's. So all 7 base level speakers have external power amps, leaving the Denon to power the heights. I may get another BasX amp for the 6 B&W M-1 heights, when finances allow for my modest system.
Jeżeli chcecie być zadowoleni z tych kolumn, to proponuję aby powyjmować od dołu przez bas reflex wszystkie gąbki wytłumiające, a następnie jedną najmniejszą gąbkę włożyć z powrotem. Zróbcie tak w jednej kolumnie, a drugą pozostawcie bez zmian. Usłyszycie niesamowitą różnicę i poprawę brzmienia kolumny z wyjętymi gąbkami. Żeby nie ten zabieg to bym wyrzucił te kolumny przez okno. Ale teraz jest OK. Nagram i wrzucę film jak to u mnie gra. Oczywiście każdy niech to robi na własną odpowiedzialność, bo tych wyjętych gąbek nie da się już z powrotem umiejscowić tak jak jest w oryginale. Ja sam do tego doszedłem i nie żałuję modyfikacji tych kolumn. Nastąpiła znaczna poprawa wysokich tonów jak i otwartości całych kolumn. Dynamika bez zmian. Doły genialne. Polecam ten patent wszystkim
I have set it up with Denon DRA 800h AV receiver. Any additional component setup suggestion u have? Also..the stands are EVO 4 stands only. Initially before break in the sound was bit harsh but as it played over 50 hours the bass and loudness of the speaker improved. I am not sure about the break in of tweeter though but it sounds bit more representative..so I am confused whether its in the process of break in or it has breaked in. Thanks for the suggestions, I went for this speakers after listening to you. This is a great addition in my life. Thank you very much again..
@@bbg619 R200 is more effortless sound with better dynamics in right paring, R200 bass quality is in different league. FYI: I do not go through all the comments everyday.
Ok I am really confused about the phase plug thing even though I've watched that segment several times. Just to make it simple is it better on the newer ones where the whole thing is moving or was it better on the old ones where it wasn't?
@@Tharbamar that's what I initially thought but at 6:05 you said the change was to improve the bass quality so shouldn't that make the latter design better?
My 4.2's have the stationary phase plug, so I got that going for me... Love my 4.2's, I think they are the best in their class and can compete with speaker 2-3 times in price.
@@Tharbamar Power handling? Ok..I guess. I run my 4.2's with a PS Audio BHK 250 that puts out a lot of power. I also ran it with my Sprout100 and it was great. No issues. I was speaking more in terms of sound quality, transparency, and soundstage, which I think is a more prevalent issue for most.
Hi Tharbamar, do you think they can play well with a wilsenton r88 tube? due to space problems if they are close to the wall do they sound really bad? thanks and congratulations for your work.
Hi, It should be fine for normal listening level, 4.2 can get muddy if close to the wall like 12” or less, I would suggest you to check out front ported ELAC reference line if you’re going to place closer to the wall, thanks
Excuse me and what do you think of willsenton with the elac debut reference? Can you suggest anything else for the same price ratio? Excuse my stupid question but I'm a newbie and I really respect your opinion. Thanks
Hello, i love your video! I would like your help. Im very intrested of Evo 4.2 but unfortunetlly here in greece i cant find it in a store to listen it. When i spoke with one of the shop they told me that my amplifier ( marantz pm6006 ) is small for that speaker and it wont have the power to perform for that speaker. I need your opinion. Thank you!
It will be totally fine for from normal loudness and up to 85-95db range, I drive Evo 4.2 with 50 watts SMSL AO200 Class D amp with very good results, since your Marantz have better power supply you should be able to use it with Evo 4.2 without major down sides, Thanks
I’m looking to get these speakers and after looking at your description you mentioned these were first gen. Do you know what the difference is from when you bought first to the ones being purchased in 22022?
They are using bass driver with fake phase plug, first generation come with real phase plug which I mentioned it in this video, technically real plug is better and make it more expensive as well for manufacturer.
Hello!Please help me if You can: Now I use diamond 11.2s and I'd like to try on the 4.2s but I hear that the bass has not that deep bass extension as others. 🤔 In my room, use the 11.2s on furniture (~80cms high) in corners but not near wall they has full bodied sound but the evo 4.2s are so beautiful.. Is it good to change 11.2s to 4.2s?I listen almost everything but not much classicals or jazz so not need that "audiophil or high end sound". But if listening Cohen - I like his friendly and rich tone, or if I listen pop or rock I like dynamic.. Or at Yello's elecric music I like the details, the waving deep bass etc.It is interesting but the 11.2s make the job without tone control or sub.Amp is still marantz pm7005. Sorry for my long description.. Thank for reply.
Well I guess the CSS are a better buy. These sure look good on the outside, but the internal parts and wiring look very bad. Almost surprising they can sound so good.
I own the Elac Uni-fi UB5 which are also 3 way in the same price in my country (750 €). Will the Wharfedale EVO 4.2 be considered a significant upgrade?
Great review! Can you do a review on KEF R3s? The R3s received so many positive reviews all over the world. However, I don't fully trust those reviews. Can you make one plz?
@@Tharbamar good answer. I have heard the 7 series can be harsh or fatiguing. What is more forgiving on lower quality stuff such as MP3s or streaming Pandora?
Evo series is more forgiving, sometimes 700 series sounded brighter than I would like but after the room treatments it’s all good, I enjoy them every time I listen to them, Bass quality and clarity is in the other league, thanks
@@Tharbamar Regarding Yamaha AS-801, is it true that the ESS Sabre Dac Chip is “active” only on PC-USB Laptop connection? Or this is “active” for both Optical and Coaxial connection. What EVO 4.2 connection - Yamaha AS-801 did you use to reach your personal conclusion: “the best amp for the mentioned speakers?” Thanks a lot, I’m waiting for your feedback.
Thank you for you review ~~it make me purchased the evo 4.2 today :) and i am looking a cheap affordable Amp ,which do you prefer Smsl da9 or Sabaj A20a?
I use it with a Simaudio Moon 240i. It is more of a neutral sounding component. They don't use any feedback that a lot of brands use so the signal is played the way it was recorded.
I want these speakers and will most likely buy them, but i find it funny that they say on the back Made in PRC. I've never seen it worded that way before. Made in China yes PRC never.
@@Tharbamar Really? I am surprised by that answer. Because the Linton has a true 8 inch woofer and the 4.2 wooder is really only about 5.5 inches. The specs state that it is a 6.5 inch woofer but they include the decorative ring in that measurement. I would guess that the Lintons would be a much fuller sounding speaker. Just my guess though.
Hi greeting from Bangkok, i keep watching all your review.. and it makes me to really want to pull my first trigger in this new area. Is there any way that i can contact you personally advise? Local salesman here tird to push me in so different way and options…Thank you so much
@@TheaUdtube which salesman recommmeded you that? Hifi Tower? Be very careful with the cxa81, they are not that good and the cheaper axa/axr series do sound better with most speakers.
@@AbsoluteFidelity thanks for help, i am from Bangkok, Thailand… and salesman is a local sale. Mostly saleperson promotes a product by review result… i mean they do use 5stars review to push the sell. I understand that in real life is different, and the best is from a real user. The price here is quite higher than US or EU …much higher about 30%… and money is hard to find. Anyway, Thank you for you help…I finally I bought them all except 4.2 and Pontus ii without any going to store and test ( covid) the cxa81 to me is ok I believe there must be something better in the price range. I love that i have 2 characters sound from 2 speaker… budget is 1,500 for each component About cable i also tired medium exotic and studio grade stuff. And i totally agree with Tharbamar … they maybe a bit sound different snd look very different (sure audioquest yukon xlr look better than mogami plus neutrik) but consistently, predictable, and price ratio… i love studio stuff @tharbamar for your inspiration
@@TheaUdtube im staying at Chiang Rai now and I buy all my speakers from BKK too... hehe. Wharfedale is under Hifi Tower in bkk in think. The Evos are great speakers, just remember to experiment with speaker placement, toe in and ESPECIALLY speaker height because the Evos are very sensitive to vertical axis changes. You will love the Evos when you set it right. Good luck phi!
Hello there! I am new to your channel. Congratulations on your insightful and informative videos and reviews! My audio room is approximately 18 feet W (5.5 Meters) x 13 feet D (4 Meters) x 8.5 H (2.6 Meters). If you have the Evo 4.2 as your only 2 -stereo soundstage setup, do you think the Evo 4.2 can satisfactorily fill this audio space? Also, do you recommend these monitors for older amps? Thank you again, and I look forward to your response. Cheers!
I agree, bass is strong with the 4.2 but losses bass around 50hz. A subwoofer or 2 will greatly benefit these speakers. I got mine almost a year ago but got the fake phase plugs. Now kinda disappointed but still a great sounding speaker. Great review as always!
@@RennieAsh im only going by the video. The evos on this video appears to have real phase plugs. I dont believe we got fake evos, maybe just a revision.
I've always liked Wharfedale for their voicing and pricing but I haven't heard them recently with an AMT. Heard nothing but decent reviews and nothing that makes them seem undesirable. If I was in the market for new speakers I'd defo check them out.
If you've stuffed these on an AV amp or that SMSL class D......well...in a way you're lucky.... you've got a whole new set of speakers to discover when you buy a class A/B with around 100w into 8 and 200w into 4 ohm.
Please see video description for associated components, I do pretty sure know what I do, please do not judge someone base on one video on UA-cam, thanks
@@Tharbamar You miss my point, they work very well with pretty much anything over 40w.....but there is an extra, hidden, bonus to these speakers, and I believe it is to do with the curve into 4ohm in the lower registers that they open up even further with higher power, not necessarily wattage, amplifiers, but strong power rails...and can support more expensive amplification than you'd expect, or is usual for speakers at this price point without becoming the restricting component.
@@DomRivers67 I don't missed your point you should go back and read your comment, you're judging base on one UA-cam video but It don't matter they were good but there are better ones out there now, is it $4500 Amp not expensive enough?
@@DomRivers67Exactly. I have these on a Denon AVR, they sound good. When I use a friend's IcePower 1200AS2 amp they sound much better. Really brings out something special in tracks, we were all quite surprised.
WARNING: You should NEVER force a driver by hand. This can result in voice coil damage due to asymmetric excursion. Don’t ever push in a speaker cone…. It’s not a car tire.
I never liked this brand...their speakers were always low budget sounding, but the evo got my attention and i bought a demo pair for 500 bucks...they sound fantastic. What speaker is twice as good and how much would that cost?
Mógłbym napisać to po angielsku, ale trzymam się swojego języka. Mam te głośniki od kilku tygodni i jestem bardzo zadowolony. Na razie stoją na komodzie, ale widzę, że bez standów się nie obejdzie. Grają fajnie, nawet jeśli są ustawione cicho. Zakup sensownego stero to ogólnie jest problem, ale ten zakup był udany.
Thanks for your long term review of these speakers. As an older and wiser audiophile, I generally don't waste my time with reviews of recent purchases or additions of audio gear, and making judgements in that short period of time is generally premature. It normally takes me a year or two to fully understand and appreciate a good audio product, and many thanks for reviewing a product in the correct manner.
Always puts a smile on my face every time i see you have a new movie and review on! Thanks for that man.
Thank you.
Isn't he great? He should offer tickets to spend the day with him to listen to his gears...
@@chrisr1897 just a nice and honnest man. Hope he will never gets poluted by the commerce. And he reviews gear everybody can afford so he should be able to reach a wide public. Again, sorry for the english.
@@chrisr1897 Totally agree,i was so relaxed after listening ...
Thanks for this update video on Evo 4.2. As I read from the comments, I’m the happy member of the “Evo 4.2 owners who bought it based on your review” club! And thank you for investigating and answering on the phase plug issue! Not a big deal for me regarding the sound quality, but I’m impressed how seriuosly you took our questions! And about Evo 4.2 I can say everything you say is true. It’s impresive how forgiving they are regarding the placement!
Excellent speakers. Ive been using my Evo 4.2s everyday for about 6 months now in our living room. These speakers are very heavily used. I would oftentimes leave them playing for 12 hours straight. Happy to say I've never encountered any issues yet. Soundstage is large. Sound signature is very smooth, easy going, balanced and on the warm side. Amazing bass for bookshelf speakers. Mids can, at times, be too forward with certain songs. Imaging is just ok (could be due to its large and deep soundstage). If you want 3D imaging, I would suggest to try out the KEFs.
Are they any bright? fatiguing?
What KEF’s ??
Which amp are you using?
I purchased the Evo 4.2 in Walnut recently, and they're honestly breathtaking. Clean, warm, incredible resolution, and simply stunning to look at. They definitely need a small sub though to realise the full sound stage. That aside, amazingly even running them with a Marantz sr5013 receiver in bi amp, they are just that good. Can't wait to introduce a dedicated stereo amp to take them to the next level.
Thanks for sharing.
They pair really great with the B&W Asw608.
I've been through a couple of Amps with mine, if it helps you at all I've settled on an Arcam SA20, the pure class A up to 20w really compensates for the slight low volume lack of detail, and the 90w/Ch at 8 ohm and 180w/Ch at 4ohms (both channels driven....unlike the way AV amps describe their output) really get a good grip.
Might save you some time, Marantz PM7000 and Audiolab 6000 both got discarded
you already bought a stereo amp?
Thanks for this update! Good to hear you still enjoy these speakers. I have a recently purchased pair teamed with a Cambridge CXA60 and find them very good, especially for longer listening sessions. No sensory overload from overly tight bass or overly bright tops. Just sweet and refined. I use a Wharfedale SW150 sub along with them to give a bit of lower down grunt. I'm finding this system very pleasant. Perhaps my only negative is that these Evo 4.2s aren't very forgiving of poor recordings. Some reviews suggest 4.1s might win out by being more "forgiving" of poorer recordings. But then they might miss the lovely mids the 4.2s offer. Thanks again for the many reviews!
I’m glad you’re enjoying them, thanks for the comment.
Regarding poor recordings its always a trade off, if poor recording sound good or normal, then speaker will not sound natural or you will miss details in top quality records.
You give honest reviews, I like that. Clear explanation.
Thanks
Spot on with my experience/test of the EVO 4.2.
Great review as always @tharbamar... I have been using these for around 8 months and have paired them with Leak Audio Stereo 130 amp... couldn't be happier.. just love the combination... fatigue free listening experience!
I bought these about 8 months ago on his recommendation, with the Sanus 22 inch stands and couldn’t be happier. Using Yamaha 801 integrated, great combination. Ive heard other reviewers say they are vinyl wrapped, but no, beautiful real veneers. An amazing buy at $995! Love em.
Yes, they sound very nice with Yamaha 801, thanks
How well do you think this will pair with the as-501?
None of the UA-camrs in my country know this much, so that helps!
Please keep showing us good videos!😆
Thanks
Sounds Awesome/! Keep on doing these reviews! Thank You.
Bought a pair of Evo 4.2 because of your earlier review and have not regretted the decision. You are right, when I change their placement, the clarity and imaging improves. So I am sure I have not yet found their best positioning. Oh btw, like your new hair style...
Thanks for sharing.
looking young with that fashion style and hair!!
Thanks
Now I see your points about the bass driver's phase plug! :)
I had a very good time with these speakers for several months but eventually let them go - they excelled at jazz and classical, as well as acoustic piece, but they really were lacking for many rock and electronic oriented track and didn't have much "hit" for those sorts of styles. I replaced them with (folks seem to be very hot or cold with these) new Zu Omen DWs and couldn't be happier overal. The EVOs were more detailed and had better placement/imaging in many applications, but the Zus come close (except for the detailed highs) have a much deeper soundstage and overall just make me smile no matter what. All that to say, the EVOs are fantastic and I do sometimes miss them.
I agreed but I have something really great coming up in next review, thanks for sharing.
Hi there! This is a bit disappointing to hear! I was going to use the 4.1 version in a mixed HiFi / DJ setup. My primary music is House and I was going to supplement the low end with a REL Sub. Is it the speed and dynamics that were lacking for you? I am struggling to find a decent bookshelf speaker which meets my needs... and I don't really want to be overwhelmed with a forward Klipsch sound. I don't have the room for a floor standing. Any suggestions?
@@alanmodimages The 4.1 will be different. I can (and many always will) make suggestions but the truth is only your own ear will tell you if you're happy or not. I could have lived with the 4.2 quite honestly, but I was making a big swap and they didn't offer enough of an upgrade from the Wharedale Diamonds 10.2 I was replacing. To that end, those Diamonds had more mid-bass shove than the Evos, but lacked bass depth and upper detail... but that's comparative. They are fantastic for the price. I know @Tharbamar lived with and loved a pair of modified Diamond 240s for quite a long while. Those are quite similar to the Diamond 10.2 and worth a look as well. IMO both of those have more boom, but that's not always a bad thing in a bookshelf; under the right placement you can really dial in a meaty sound in some cases by utilizing that (ported) boom to your advantage.
Yammer yammer yammer. :) Bookshelf/standmounts can be tricky.
@@therealchickentender Thanks so much for your feedback! One of my core challenges is that the speakers need to be literally inches from the wall with my setup, so I have been avoiding rear ported designs. The KEF Q series actually come with port plugs for that application, but they seem like a compromise. My only other alternative s to look for flat panel wall mounted Home Theater speakers. I just have my doubts that they can compare to the heft a true bookshelf can offer.
@@alanmodimages Fully. NP. It's always the room itself that plays the biggest challenge and effect *every* speaker more than we realize a lot of the time. The 4.3 might work for you as well with the same bottom port design and when you factor in the stand, they're probably smaller than the total footprint than the 4.2 or many standmount speakers. They were my "next stop" if my Zus didnt' work out for me, but those did work out so can't really speak to them more than just theory. Anyhow, yeah you gotta just try them or any speaker out in your space. Wherever you buy from, have a good return policy. :) Hearing them in your space and having time to adjust can't be more important. :)
Have a pair of Evo 4.2 arriving tomorrow. Lots of setup with these speakers from what I've researched. I'll see how it goes.
This was a great update thanks!
You bet!
I am running these with a Marantz AV7005 pre, Denon POA 2200 amp, through my very high end PC and I have trouble putting into words what I am hearing, the AMT and the mid range driver in some music can be so fluid together that it is liquid caramel in my ears!
I own the 4.4s and its the only speaker I have ever been satisfied with. I have owned lots of speakers upto £5k and to me these are the best all rounders. They are honest, uncoloured and natural sounding. I just enjoy the music with these and Don’t have the urge to change anything. They are intimate and make you feel part of the music. Very realistic sounding.
Wharfedale did great job on voicing of Evo and Elysian series for sure, thanks
What the square of room?
4.2 or 4.4s two different speakers 4.4 are floor standing if I'm correct Iwas also looking at these your thoughts? Thank you.
Hi there I finally got me the
Wharfedale 4.2 in walnut with stands & speaker cable I made a offer of £400 on ebay he Accepted my offer they come this Friday I'm excited U have Helped me become of ur enthusiasm and ur love for them plus other I watched Hallelujah God is so very good to me
Thanks for this update! I was just about to order a pair, but with this new phase plug, I'll pass and wait for the next model from wharfedale... I hope they have something good cooking.
May be look for original version in used market, it’ll come up, thanks
@@Tharbamar perhaps, but maybe they have chosen to do the mod for even better performance... Someone will report eventually.
@@chrisr1897 Only a few Hz according to manufacturer.
Do not hesitate, buy Evo. you will enjoy every moment listening them!
@@MrSplit57 do you think they are well suited for filling a 16x16 room? They would be 7ft apart with the sofa 13ft away.
I also have these Evo 4.2 loudspeakers and I read that the cabinets are damped with sponges as in no other loudspeakers. Indeed, each of these columns is crammed with 3 sponges. First, I took all of them out of one and I was happy with the quality of the treble. But after a while I put one smallest sponge back on. The same in the second column and it stays like that for me. The head no longer hurts from this terrible suppression.
what do you mean with the suppression? interested to hear what improved with sponges out
These sounded amazing through my Beats headphones
Would love to hear these vs the Philharmonic BMR Monitor
But in the end now what do you prefer: Quad S2 or Evo 4.2? Hello and thank you, Luca
Yes. It would be nice to know which you prefer in the long run.
I like to switch them around, Quad S2 vocals and strings are hard to beat, thanks
@@Tharbamar Thank you! I have just purchased the S2s based largely on your reviews and comparisons..early days for me but I hope to enjoy them as much as you have.. Keep up the excellent content...it is a joy to watch.
Good sound. Good speakers.
Well, Grace sure sounds great in this demo through the 4.2s :)
Pity I have a small listening room (4 x 3.5 x 3 metres) - I think the Evos would be an overkill in such a small space
I had almost the same room, maybe a bit smaller (13m2) and they were quite bass heavy and I couldn't really place them on other places since the room was so small, so I ended up returning them. Maybe the 4.1 would be best? Haven't tried those yet.
@@Phoenix_1991 I am currently using Canton 502.2's and a Yamaha WXA50. I think my Yamaha needs a bit more sensitive speakers, so maybe I will try the Klipsch RP-M600
@@vladimirjovanovic2803 The Klipsch are very bright, owned them before. Them and the BR03 are quite fatiguing for me if you're coming from warm speakers.
@@tcc5750 Well, thanks for that heads-up. I do know that RP-M600's are horn loaded (sort of) and might tend to sound bright, but I do like the "sparkle on top", so that's why I'd like to try them out. Hopefully I will be able to get a pair on a loan...
@@tcc5750 i have br03. It needs room acoustic treatment if you think it is bright. Else, you gotta need to play with reflection. Place them near the sidewalls can reduce the brightness without getting an absorption but nothing can be well placed speaker with an absorptions and qrd panel and bass traps.
glad to hear you still find them to your liking and enjoying them .im thinking of getting a pair .i biamp my old Linn speakers Lin index .there cheapo model from the early 90s .i wonder how the evos 4 ..2 s would sound biamping another great video my friend 😊😊😊
Bi Amping is great for absolute resolution with them but stereo image is not that great me, thanks
Se son des enceintes de haute qualité acoustique je les ai associé avec un amplificateur denon PMA 2500ne drive en bi-cablage les timbres son magnifique les aigu ainsi que le médium son jamais pris en défaut elles restent toujours très douce a l'écoute quelques soit le style de musique quand au Grave il sont très propres et restent toujours profond des vraiment un plaisir absolue d'écoute
Hey, i am looking to buy new speakers for my living room. I my region i have very limited options. So please recommend me a speaker between evo 4.2 and q acoustics concept 40.
It’s different sounding speakers, Concept 40 is more transparent, Evo 4.2 is more on rich side of tonality. Thanks
I agree with you: these speakers are incredibly forgiving regarding the placement! In comparison with other speakers I've had, from difficult to easiest to place: Wharfedale Linton - B&W 706 S2 - ATC SCM7 - Wharfedale Denton 80TH - Wharfedale Evo 4.2 almost at the same level of my LS 50 Meta. The EVO 4.2 is a speaker that while keeping a lush warm sound manages to also be detailed where it needs to be.
Thank you for the followup review. After much research I recently went with a Cambridge Audio CXA81 and these EVO 4.2s.....WOW! I can't stop listening. Some songs have revealed details I've not heard until now. JUST INCREDIBLE for my space and my ears. I'm also using, (whenever feeling like it or "needed"), a Martin Logan subwoofer to add a little juice to some selections...otherwise they do just fine on their own.
Im planning to do your exact set up. Do they sound good on any kind of music like electronic or rock. ? Do you use a separate streamer.? Any updates?
i tried the cable connection method like u
and the bass is much more control
if i connect both positive and negative cable to HF
THE BASS IS BLOOM BLOOM BLOOM
THANKS FOR ADVICE
just listened my friends evo 4.2 and audiolab 6000a combo. i felt the bass is not as deep and not open treble in evo 4.2.. i was able get better open midrange and full sound in evo 4.2.. and also i can get central focused sound in evo 4.2 .. frankly something missing in evo 4.2 with audiolab 6000a..
what my expectations is , better deep bass, little more open treble with the characters of evo 4.2... and best vocal rendering speaker without thin sound.. i dont like overly treble performance
i have listened ls50 original , dali oberon 5.. both are good but still on lean sound for my taste..
from my above expectations... do i expect those all from LINTONS ? any other bookshelf speaker suggestions ? my room is small.. so bookshelf will be fine..
thanks
suresh babu
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I want to get Marantz PM7000N (based on my budget), and I want to pair it with Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 or this Evo 4.2
My fitness studio is 5 m x 15 m.
Any suggestion which one is better?
Nice take man. Side note those speakers look to close for my taste to listen from 14ft distance.
I bought my 4.2 with a 4.4 center channel. Great sound. Do you think I need a subwoofer in this set up (l + r + c).
Yes if you want to hear lowest of the notes.
Wile I come for the equipment reviews, I have to ask, where can I purchase that shirt?
I am hoping you can help me out with something - I have a pair of EVO 4.2s, and was wondering: have you taken any measurements of your EVO 4.2s? And if so, would you be willing to show me the Impulse graph that you might have gotten from that speaker? Thank you in advance!
I have the measurements for Evo 4.2 but from listening position in stereo mode. Which may not be you’re looking for.
@@Tharbamar Hmm... I guess it depends on what software you used to take those measurements. REW automatically produces an Impulse graph, so if you happened to use that software, you probably have one available. Stereo mode wouldn't matter for an Impulse graph (I have measurements of both my EVOs together and separately - the Impulse graph is identical for each measurement). I'm asking because it has come to my attention that the tweeters are not in phase with the woofers, so I would like to see if someone else with the same speaker has the same result - that would tell me if it's by design due to the crossover architecture they used or if it's an internal wiring error. Thanks!
I have an interesting situation/ problem here. And, I need your advice. I was going between this speaker, and the NEW Martin Logan F1's The problem was the F1's were available at Best Buy, to Demo directly. And they were on sale, so I opted to "Take my chances, and trust them(" BEST BUY. (That doesn't sound good, and doesn't bode well), for their quality and service, which has gone from bad to worse over the years.
So, right off the bat, the order got screwed up. It went downhill from there. Have you personally heard the Martin Logans? And if so, how would they compare to EVO 4.2 or even 4.4's? I need your honest opinion . I will still have to deal BEST BUY, and undo all the crap they caused. But in, would you go with the 4.2 or 4.4's? Thank you for advice in advance.
-Mark-
Great review as usual. Short question. These Evo 4.2 or the Polk R200?? Could an old Diamond 225+aperion super tweeter fight in this 2 other's league??
I would easily choose Polk R200 personally, thanks
@@Tharbamar Really appreciate your advices. Aesthetic aspects were moving me to the EVOs, but... sound matters over anything else (and the R200 are enough pretty too). Thanks!
Hello, could you plase advice me, I will only listen music, no movie, no home theatre, Just for pure and cristal clear music. Polk R200 , or Evo 4.2, which one is for me ? Thanks
Polk R200 is better choice for sound quality.
@@Tharbamar thank you very much.
Well in Canada those retail for $1500 so I wouldn't use them with a $500 amplifier. I would put them in a system with a amplifier $1300 to maybe $1800.
Man you're getting the short end of the stick, here in Europe the 4.2s are 625$
@@RagnetulCarpatilor Yeah im thinking of getting them and the 4C centre (that's £500 UK) as my front soundstage for my AV system, Denon 6700H, with an Emotiva BasX A3. (I already own the Denon and BasX) plus I have two SVS PB1000 subs. I also have another BasX A4 that powers my 4 Monitor Audio Bronze 100's. So all 7 base level speakers have external power amps, leaving the Denon to power the heights. I may get another BasX amp for the 6 B&W M-1 heights, when finances allow for my modest system.
Ha you have almost the exact same setup as me. I have the denon pma-a110 and Cambridge audio 851n is the only difference
Very nice choices!
Jeżeli chcecie być zadowoleni z tych kolumn, to proponuję aby powyjmować od dołu przez bas reflex wszystkie gąbki wytłumiające, a następnie jedną najmniejszą gąbkę włożyć z powrotem. Zróbcie tak w jednej kolumnie, a drugą pozostawcie bez zmian. Usłyszycie niesamowitą różnicę i poprawę brzmienia kolumny z wyjętymi gąbkami. Żeby nie ten zabieg to bym wyrzucił te kolumny przez okno. Ale teraz jest OK. Nagram i wrzucę film jak to u mnie gra. Oczywiście każdy niech to robi na własną odpowiedzialność, bo tych wyjętych gąbek nie da się już z powrotem umiejscowić tak jak jest w oryginale. Ja sam do tego doszedłem i nie żałuję modyfikacji tych kolumn. Nastąpiła znaczna poprawa wysokich tonów jak i otwartości całych kolumn. Dynamika bez zmian. Doły genialne. Polecam ten patent wszystkim
Hi. Im pretty sure ill get a pair of these from the audio tailor today. What are they like with heavy rock / metal ?
Not the best one to recreate rock concert in your room but it will be fine for normal listening level.
nice review,will they go well with Arcam Solo music?
I have set it up with Denon DRA 800h AV receiver. Any additional component setup suggestion u have? Also..the stands are EVO 4 stands only. Initially before break in the sound was bit harsh but as it played over 50 hours the bass and loudness of the speaker improved. I am not sure about the break in of tweeter though but it sounds bit more representative..so I am confused whether its in the process of break in or it has breaked in. Thanks for the suggestions, I went for this speakers after listening to you. This is a great addition in my life. Thank you very much again..
How does it compare to the Kef R7 beside them?
hey i really love your review, i'm thinking to buy evo 4.2, which one is better, Wharfedale Evo 4.2 or Polk R200? and why you recommend them?
As of right now I would go with R200 for sound quality alone, thanks
@@Tharbamar in what way R200 better than EVO 4.2?
@@Tharbamar heyy sorry to bother you, I really stuck between Evo 4.2 and R200, can you explain to me why R200 is better than Evo?
@@bbg619 R200 is more effortless sound with better dynamics in right paring, R200 bass quality is in different league.
FYI: I do not go through all the comments everyday.
@@Tharbamar thanks so much, i appreciate it 🤝
The woofer is not 6 1/2. It's 5.25 on a 6 1/2 mount, make sure you take that into account.
Yes I’m aware of that.
I have a Yamaha A-S1200 Amp , are you recommend the B&W 706 s2 or Evo 4.2 for Vocal and Pop music, thank you .
I would suggest you to try Knight 1 speakers see this video, Musician Knight 1 Speaker World Premiere Review
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Ok I am really confused about the phase plug thing even though I've watched that segment several times. Just to make it simple is it better on the newer ones where the whole thing is moving or was it better on the old ones where it wasn't?
Older one is better and more expensive to manufacture,.
@@Tharbamar that's what I initially thought but at 6:05 you said the change was to improve the bass quality so shouldn't that make the latter design better?
My 4.2's have the stationary phase plug, so I got that going for me... Love my 4.2's, I think they are the best in their class and can compete with speaker 2-3 times in price.
Not in power handling, it could not come close to performance of CSS 1TDX in my system that’s why I didn’t do comparison video between them. Thanks
@@Tharbamar Power handling? Ok..I guess. I run my 4.2's with a PS Audio BHK 250 that puts out a lot of power. I also ran it with my Sprout100 and it was great. No issues. I was speaking more in terms of sound quality, transparency, and soundstage, which I think is a more prevalent issue for most.
You will know when you raise them to 95db+ they will bottoms out, regular loudness level you’re not even using 10w of power.
Hi Tharbamar, do you think they can play well with a wilsenton r88 tube?
due to space problems if they are close to the wall do they sound really bad?
thanks and congratulations for your work.
Hi, It should be fine for normal listening level, 4.2 can get muddy if close to the wall like 12” or less, I would suggest you to check out front ported ELAC reference line if you’re going to place closer to the wall, thanks
Excuse me and what do you think of willsenton with the elac debut reference? Can you suggest anything else for the same price ratio? Excuse my stupid question but I'm a newbie and I really respect your opinion.
Thanks
Hello, i love your video! I would like your help. Im very intrested of Evo 4.2 but unfortunetlly here in greece i cant find it in a store to listen it. When i spoke with one of the shop they told me that my amplifier ( marantz pm6006 ) is small for that speaker and it wont have the power to perform for that speaker. I need your opinion. Thank you!
It will be totally fine for from normal loudness and up to 85-95db range, I drive Evo 4.2 with 50 watts SMSL AO200 Class D amp with very good results, since your Marantz have better power supply you should be able to use it with Evo 4.2 without major down sides, Thanks
I wonder if they can perform well with Denon x1700h or x3800h.
It should sound great with those amps.
What would you recommend, these or ls50 meta or svs ultra?
If you like best power handling SVS Ultra is the better choice but I would suggest you to try Musician Knight 1 if you can, thanks
Great video. Did you by any chance hear the Wharfedale Denton 85? How would you compare them? Thank you.
I like Denton 80th but not so much for 85th, Thanks
Hi! How about with an amplifier below 1000$ Any example? Cyrus one?
My room is only 13x10 feet. Thanks.
Cyrus One not available where I live, try with Yamaha A-S801 they sound very good together, thanks
I’m looking to get these speakers and after looking at your description you mentioned these were first gen.
Do you know what the difference is from when you bought first to the ones being purchased in 22022?
They are using bass driver with fake phase plug, first generation come with real phase plug which I mentioned it in this video, technically real plug is better and make it more expensive as well for manufacturer.
Hello!Please help me if You can: Now I use diamond 11.2s and I'd like to try on the 4.2s but I hear that the bass has not that deep bass extension as others. 🤔
In my room, use the 11.2s on furniture (~80cms high) in corners but not near wall they has full bodied sound but the evo 4.2s are so beautiful.. Is it good to change 11.2s to 4.2s?I listen almost everything but not much classicals or jazz so not need that "audiophil or high end sound". But if listening Cohen - I like his friendly and rich tone, or if I listen pop or rock I like dynamic.. Or at Yello's elecric music I like the details, the waving deep bass etc.It is interesting but the 11.2s make the job without tone control or sub.Amp is still marantz pm7005.
Sorry for my long description.. Thank for reply.
So it's not gonna be a good pairing with my NAD amp?
Depending on model and room size, even entry level amp will sound nice in normal loudness in average room.
@@Tharbamar medium room and entry level NAD 312 :)
It will sound nice in normal loudness, thanks
@@Tharbamar Thank you for replying and for great reviews!
Hey man…awesome reviews. How about pairing the 4.2 with the New NAD C700. Just picked it up!!
It should be fine paring them together.
Well I guess the CSS are a better buy. These sure look good on the outside, but the internal parts and wiring look very bad. Almost surprising they can sound so good.
I own the Elac Uni-fi UB5 which are also 3 way in the same price in my country (750 €). Will the Wharfedale EVO 4.2 be considered a significant upgrade?
are the other floordtanding speakers kef???
I have a 'quad Vena 2' amplifier,which is a natural sounding amplifier.would the Evo 4.2 be a good match for this amplifier,thank you.
It should sound great, probably they even tested together, thanks
@@Tharbamar thank you,I will give them a try.
Great review! Can you do a review on KEF R3s? The R3s received so many positive reviews all over the world. However, I don't fully trust those reviews. Can you make one plz?
im thinking between this or criton 1tdx superior... would you be able to share your opinion kind sir? TIA
1TDX SUPERIOR is better buys, thanks
@@Tharbamar ok. thanks! now I can buy in confidence 😄
do you still like listening to these over the B&W 7 series?
To be honest I like to switch them around like I do not like to eat English muffins every morning, thanks
@@Tharbamar good answer. I have heard the 7 series can be harsh or fatiguing. What is more forgiving on lower quality stuff such as MP3s or streaming Pandora?
Evo series is more forgiving, sometimes 700 series sounded brighter than I would like but after the room treatments it’s all good, I enjoy them every time I listen to them, Bass quality and clarity is in the other league, thanks
Smooth but very noticeable drop in frequency response above 1000 Hz...😟
Are they in the same class as the polk r 200?
Overall R200 is better sounding and absolutely in different league for bass quality and power handling.
My problem is that i could position the r 200 not far enough from the wall. 5 cm wont be enough or what do you think?
I use the evo 4.2 with a Marantz PM8005 and i really like it.
Nice combination.
Did you try with the nova 150? I know you said the 300, but have been considering these if they pair well. Great video as always
Sorry I didn’t, thanks
Who is the musician thanks. Can't see her name to small.
Grace Mahya, I have link in video description, thanks
@@Tharbamar thank you ive found her great artist.
Hi, @Tharbamar, what is the best amp under $1K for the EVO4.2?
Yamaha AS-801 is the one I would go for me personally, thanks
@@Tharbamar Thank you very much!
@@Tharbamar Regarding Yamaha AS-801, is it true that the ESS Sabre Dac Chip is “active” only on PC-USB Laptop connection? Or this is “active” for both Optical and Coaxial connection.
What EVO 4.2 connection - Yamaha AS-801 did you use to reach your personal conclusion: “the best amp for the mentioned speakers?”
Thanks a lot, I’m waiting for your feedback.
Do they come with front grills?
Thank you for you review ~~it make me purchased the evo 4.2 today :) and i am looking a cheap affordable Amp ,which do you prefer Smsl da9 or Sabaj A20a?
DA9 wins by a large margin
is pma 600 a good pairing amp or is too natural for evo 4.2?thanx!
It should work well together, you can even play around with tone control, thanks
@@Tharbamar thank you my friend!
They sound lively to me. So, would you recommend cool sounding gear as opposed to warm?
I like them best with neutral sounding components, thanks
@@Tharbamar what are neutral sounding gear?
@@Nigh7shad3 HypeX NC and most Class D tend to be neutral. Audiophonics has a Hypex NC252 for sale, I like that they're made in France.
I use it with a Simaudio Moon 240i. It is more of a neutral sounding component. They don't use any feedback that a lot of brands use so the signal is played the way it was recorded.
I want these speakers and will most likely buy them, but i find it funny that they say on the back Made in PRC. I've never seen it worded that way before.
Made in China yes PRC never.
Kindly let me know which one you enjoyed more Lintons or Evo 4.2s
Evo 4.2 for me, thanks
@@Tharbamar Really? I am surprised by that answer. Because the Linton has a true 8 inch woofer and the 4.2 wooder is really only about 5.5 inches. The specs state that it is a 6.5 inch woofer but they include the decorative ring in that measurement. I would guess that the Lintons would be a much fuller sounding speaker. Just my guess though.
အကို အညွန်းကောင်းလို့ Wharfedale EVO 4.2 နဲ့ denon PMA-2500NE ot 1600NE ၀ယ်မလို :)
Hi greeting from Bangkok, i keep watching all your review.. and it makes me to really want to pull my first trigger in this new area. Is there any way that i can contact you personally advise? Local salesman here tird to push me in so different way and options…Thank you so much
What did the salesman tried pushing to you? What did they recommend?
@@AbsoluteFidelity evo 4.4 > LS50 > 4.2 with cxa81
@@TheaUdtube which salesman recommmeded you that? Hifi Tower? Be very careful with the cxa81, they are not that good and the cheaper axa/axr series do sound better with most speakers.
@@AbsoluteFidelity thanks for help, i am from Bangkok, Thailand… and salesman is a local sale. Mostly saleperson promotes a product by review result… i mean they do use 5stars review to push the sell. I understand that in real life is different, and the best is from a real user. The price here is quite higher than US or EU …much higher about 30%… and money is hard to find.
Anyway, Thank you for you help…I finally I bought them all except 4.2 and Pontus ii without any going to store and test ( covid) the cxa81 to me is ok I believe there must be something better in the price range. I love that i have 2 characters sound from 2 speaker… budget is 1,500 for each component
About cable i also tired medium exotic and studio grade stuff. And i totally agree with Tharbamar … they maybe a bit sound different snd look very different (sure audioquest yukon xlr look better than mogami plus neutrik) but consistently, predictable, and price ratio… i love studio stuff
@tharbamar for your inspiration
@@TheaUdtube im staying at Chiang Rai now and I buy all my speakers from BKK too... hehe. Wharfedale is under Hifi Tower in bkk in think. The Evos are great speakers, just remember to experiment with speaker placement, toe in and ESPECIALLY speaker height because the Evos are very sensitive to vertical axis changes. You will love the Evos when you set it right. Good luck phi!
What would say about pairing these two with Cambridge audio cxa81 and cxn (v2)? Thanks for a great review and stand recommendation!
You don't need the CXN imo. However yes I have this combo cxa81 and these 4.2 speakers, beautiful.
@@1010thechamp wow. It’s a been a while :))) I tried that combo about 1.5y ago. Ended up selling both and moving onto kef lsx ii and then kef ls60.
Hello there! I am new to your channel. Congratulations on your insightful and informative videos and reviews! My audio room is approximately 18 feet W (5.5 Meters) x 13 feet D (4 Meters) x 8.5 H (2.6 Meters). If you have the Evo 4.2 as your only 2 -stereo soundstage setup, do you think the Evo 4.2 can satisfactorily fill this audio space? Also, do you recommend these monitors for older amps? Thank you again, and I look forward to your response. Cheers!
It will work out fine in your room but you will definitely want some more bass, sub woofer is a must, Thanks
@@Tharbamar Great!! Thank you very much!
can I pair with yamaha r n602?
It should sound very nicely. Thanks
@@Tharbamar I thank you
Smsl da9 or loxjie a30?
A30 is better buy if you have efficient speaker, DA-9 have more power, thanks
@@Tharbamar speakers mission lx2. Obrigado
If you don’t play very loud A30 is should sound nice. Thanks
@@Tharbamar obrigado , um abraço de Portugal.
I agree, bass is strong with the 4.2 but losses bass around 50hz. A subwoofer or 2 will greatly benefit these speakers.
I got mine almost a year ago but got the fake phase plugs. Now kinda disappointed but still a great sounding speaker. Great review as always!
Got the fake ones, implying they come with real ones? Or only higher end models?
@@RennieAsh im only going by the video. The evos on this video appears to have real phase plugs. I dont believe we got fake evos, maybe just a revision.
Just a Nobody hmm that’s an odd change. Full pole piece extension then swap it to a dust cap
@@RennieAsh i have to agree, its an odd change.
Probably they have to cut a few corners to be able sell them without raising the price, thanks
I've always liked Wharfedale for their voicing and pricing but I haven't heard them recently with an AMT. Heard nothing but decent reviews and nothing that makes them seem undesirable. If I was in the market for new speakers I'd defo check them out.
Wharfedale has sale in US: EVO 4.2 $999+tax
If you've stuffed these on an AV amp or that SMSL class D......well...in a way you're lucky.... you've got a whole new set of speakers to discover when you buy a class A/B with around 100w into 8 and 200w into 4 ohm.
Please see video description for associated components, I do pretty sure know what I do, please do not judge someone base on one video on UA-cam, thanks
@@Tharbamar You miss my point, they work very well with pretty much anything over 40w.....but there is an extra, hidden, bonus to these speakers, and I believe it is to do with the curve into 4ohm in the lower registers that they open up even further with higher power, not necessarily wattage, amplifiers, but strong power rails...and can support more expensive amplification than you'd expect, or is usual for speakers at this price point without becoming the restricting component.
@@DomRivers67 I don't missed your point you should go back and read your comment, you're judging base on one UA-cam video but It don't matter they were good but there are better ones out there now, is it $4500 Amp not expensive enough?
@@DomRivers67Exactly. I have these on a Denon AVR, they sound good. When I use a friend's IcePower 1200AS2 amp they sound much better. Really brings out something special in tracks, we were all quite surprised.
WARNING: You should NEVER force a driver by hand. This can result in voice coil damage due to asymmetric excursion. Don’t ever push in a speaker cone…. It’s not a car tire.
What is your best recommendations on the 4.2’s distance apart and behind them
It would be depending on your room, in my room 6-7ft apart with 3.5ft away from the wall behind sounded best, thanks
I never liked this brand...their speakers were always low budget sounding, but the evo got my attention and i bought a demo pair for 500 bucks...they sound fantastic. What speaker is twice as good and how much would that cost?
Great buy.
@@Tharbamar what speaker could be twice as good or better?
KEF R3 with Draco DAC, thanks
@@Tharbamar is the Elysian better than the KEF?
@@vicg5323 Not better than R11 I have, thanks
These or Monitor Audio 100 Bronze? =)
Sounds like if you were in a concert, except no bass from a subwoofer.
Mógłbym napisać to po angielsku, ale trzymam się swojego języka. Mam te głośniki od kilku tygodni i jestem bardzo zadowolony. Na razie stoją na komodzie, ale widzę, że bez standów się nie obejdzie. Grają fajnie, nawet jeśli są ustawione cicho. Zakup sensownego stero to ogólnie jest problem, ale ten zakup był udany.