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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 933 mm (93.3 cm) · 1 mm = 0.60 px
Rega AyavsWharfedale EVO 5.3
The Wharfedale EVO 5.3 stands 93.3 cm tall — about 6.2 cm more than the Rega Aya at 87.1 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 is the wider cabinet (27.7 cm versus 25.8 cm). At 89.5 dB against 88 dB, the Rega Aya is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Rega Aya reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 46 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 178 mm cone on the Rega Aya and a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rega | Wharfedale |
| Model | Aya | EVO 5.3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 281 floorstander | #22 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 871 mm | 933 mm |
| Width | 258 mm | 277 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 325 mm |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 21.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 178 mm woofer (paper cone) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 2× 130 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 110 W | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,900 / pair | $1,899 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | rega.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.