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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1239 mm (123.9 cm) · 1 mm = 0.45 px
Mission ZX-5vsWharfedale EVO 5.4
The Mission ZX-5 stands 123.9 cm tall — about 21.1 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 at 102.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the wider cabinet (33.1 cm versus 26.5 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Mission ZX-5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Mission ZX-5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 42 Hz. The Mission ZX-5 is rear-ported and the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,125 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mission | Wharfedale |
| Model | Mission ZX-5 | Wharfedale EVO 5.4 |
| Height | 1239 mm | 1028 mm |
| Width | 265 mm | 331 mm |
| Depth | 412 mm | 390 mm |
| Weight | 31.2 kg | 31.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 130 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 38 mm tweeter (ring dome) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 2× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,050 / pair | $2,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | mission.co.uk ↗ | 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.