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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 41.5 in · 1 in = 13.51 px
Wharfedale EVO 5.3vsParadigm Premier 800F
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 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 and a 165 mm cone on the Paradigm Premier 800F. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,949 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Paradigm |
| Model | EVO 5.3 | Premier 800F |
| HiFi ladder position | #22 of 281 floorstander | #101 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 36.7 in | 41.5 in |
| Width | 10.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Depth | 12.8 in | 13.8 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 53.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 2.8 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 2 in midrange (soft dome), 2× 5.1 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (X-PAL dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone), 2× 6.5 in 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.