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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 475 mm (47.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.18 px
Castle Avon 2vsWharfedale EVO 5.1
The Castle Avon 2 stands 47.5 cm tall — about 13.5 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 at 34.0 cm. At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Castle Avon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Castle Avon 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 56 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Avon 2 and a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,015 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | Wharfedale |
| Model | Castle Avon 2 | Wharfedale EVO 5.1 |
| Height | 475 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 208 mm |
| Depth | 310 mm | 325 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 8 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 150 mm woofer, 1× 115 mm midrange, 1× tweeter (ribbon) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 56 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,030 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.