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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 46.7 in · 1 in = 11.98 px
Dynaudio Emit 50vsWharfedale EVO 5.4
The Dynaudio Emit 50 stands 118.7 cm tall — about 15.9 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 30.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Emit 50 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 50 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,224 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Wharfedale |
| Model | Emit 50 | EVO 5.4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 281 floorstander | #80 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 46.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Width | 11.9 in | 13 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 57.3 lb | 68.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MSP cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (MSP cone) | 1× 2.8 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 2 in midrange (soft dome), 2× 6.5 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,249 / pair | $2,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.