Front view — side by side at true scale
AParadigm Premier 800FBWharfedale EVO 5.3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1053 mm (105.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Paradigm | Wharfedale |
| Model | Premier 800F | EVO 5.3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #101 of 281 floorstander | #22 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1053 mm | 933 mm |
| Width | 234 mm | 277 mm |
| Depth | 350 mm | 325 mm |
| Weight | 24.2 kg | 21.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (X-PAL dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 2× 130 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,998 / pair | $1,899 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | paradigm.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.