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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1053 mm (105.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
Paradigm Premier 800FvsWharfedale EVO 5.3
The Paradigm Premier 800F stands 105.3 cm tall — about 12.0 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 at 93.3 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 is the wider cabinet (27.7 cm versus 23.4 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Premier 800F is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Paradigm Premier 800F reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 46 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Paradigm Premier 800F and a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,949 a pair.
| 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.