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Wharfedale EVO 5.1vsWharfedale Denton 1S
The Wharfedale EVO 5.1 stands 34.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 1S at 33.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the wider cabinet (23.6 cm versus 20.8 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Denton 1S reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 56 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.1 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 1S. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Wharfedale |
| Model | EVO 5.1 | Denton 1S |
| HiFi ladder position | #88 of 215 bookshelf | #78 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.4 in | 13 in |
| Width | 8.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Depth | 12.8 in | 10 in |
| Weight | 17.6 lb | 15 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 in tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (enhanced polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 56 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.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.

