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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 14.6 in · 1 in = 38.44 px
Wharfedale EVO 5.1vsDynaudio Emit 20
The Dynaudio Emit 20 stands 37.0 cm tall — about 3.0 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 at 34.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Emit 20 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 53 Hz versus 56 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 20. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,024 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Dynaudio |
| Model | EVO 5.1 | Emit 20 |
| HiFi ladder position | #88 of 215 bookshelf | #118 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.4 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 8.2 in | 8.1 in |
| Depth | 12.8 in | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 17.6 lb | 22.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 2.8 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.1 in mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 56 Hz | 53 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $1,049 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | dynaudio.com ↗ |
| 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.