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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1187 mm (118.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Wharfedale EVO 5.4vsDynaudio Emit 50
The Dynaudio Emit 50 stands 118.7 cm tall — about 15.9 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 at 102.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the wider cabinet (33.1 cm versus 30.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Emit 50 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.4 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 50. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,224 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Dynaudio |
| Model | EVO 5.4 | Emit 50 |
| HiFi ladder position | #80 of 281 floorstander | #198 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1028 mm | 1187 mm |
| Width | 331 mm | 302 mm |
| Depth | 390 mm | 376 mm |
| Weight | 31.2 kg | 26 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 2× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,199 / pair | $2,249 / 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.