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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 36.7 in · 1 in = 15.25 px
Wharfedale EVO 5.3vsRega Aya
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 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 and a 178 mm cone on the Rega Aya. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Rega |
| Model | EVO 5.3 | Aya |
| HiFi ladder position | #22 of 281 floorstander | #10 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 36.7 in | 34.3 in |
| Width | 10.9 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 12.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb | 31.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 2.8 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 2 in midrange (soft dome), 2× 5.1 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 0.7 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 4.9 in mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 7 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 110 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,899 / pair | $1,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | rega.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.