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