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Manufacturer details
- Type: 2-way Passive Bookshelf Speaker
- Frequency Response: 44Hz – 40kHz
- Sensitivity: 86 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Recommended Power: 30W – 180W
- Dimensions: 22 4/5″ x 8 3/4″ x 14 3/4″
- Net Weight (each): 34.05 lbs (15.45kg)
- Finish Options: Gross Black
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Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
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2-drive Bookshelf:
- Positioning: Entry-level design for compact spaces and affordability.
- Description: Offers a straightforward two-driver setup that delivers clear, balanced sound with a simple crossover network. Compared to the center channel and floorstanding options, it is aimed at buyers needing efficient performance in smaller rooms and with limited budgets.
3-drive Center Channel:
- Positioning: Designed for clear dialogue and focused midrange performance in home theater setups.
- Description: Features a three-driver configuration engineered for enhanced voice clarity and precise sound reproduction, with tuning that optimizes speech and detail. In contrast to the bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, it provides better midrange focus.
4-drive Floorstanding:
- Positioning: A mid-level floorstanding speaker that blends performance with accessible pricing.
- Description: Integrates four drivers with tailored crossover settings that deliver balanced room-filling sound and controlled bass response. When compared to the simpler two- and three-driver models, it offers a wider soundstage and improved low-frequency performance, yet is positioned below the premium 5-drive option.
5-drive Floorstanding:
- Positioning: Premium standing speaker aimed at enthusiasts desiring richer sound and a broader soundstage.
- Description: Incorporates a five-driver design with refined cabinet construction and enhanced bass extension that boost overall clarity and dispersion. Compared to the 4-drive speaker, it provides superior dynamic performance for larger spaces.
Myriad:
- Positioning: Flagship series offering top-tier performance and the latest in driver technology.
- Description: Showcases groundbreaking driver materials and advanced tuning methods that raise the bar in clarity, dynamic range, and connectivity options. In contrast to all previous models, it delivers state-of-the-art sound performance for high-end systems.
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Wharfedale’s new EVO4 has grown out of the extensive research and development that produced the ELYSIAN flagship loudspeakers and borrows much of the technology involved in ELYSIAN.
Our summary
Product Strengths
- Excellent focus and separation, with the speakers 'disappearing' to create a natural soundstage
- Impressive low-end performance, adding authority to the music
- Cohesive driver integration, with no perceivable handover between the AMT tweeter, midrange dome, and woofer
- Remarkable neutrality in the midrange, with a detailed yet smooth treble—avoiding harshness even at higher volumes
- Clear and detailed sound reproduction, extracting nuances and levels of information outstanding for its price
Product Considerations
- Vertical off-axis performance of the AMT tweeter is not good, so correct speaker height and toe-in are important
- Soundstage is not super wide, with the presentation mostly between the speakers
- Some reviewers found the aesthetics or proportions to be awkward or not to suit all tastes
- Bass may be a bit polite for some listeners wanting subwoofer-type rumble
- The midrange can be fatiguing if the listener's ear is at the midrange driver level
Takeaway: The Evo4.2 is a well-rounded speaker that delivers excellent sound quality with impressive imaging, detail, and tonal balance. It is capable of providing an audiophile experience at an affordable price.
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Product Strengths
- Attractive design with rounded cabinet edges and multiple finish options (Satin Black, Satin White, Santos Rosewood, Holme Oak)
- Good midrange reproduction—clean and uncolored—especially for the price
- Clear and detailed sound with good separation of instruments
- Taut and agile bass performance
- Internal bracing (P2P) stiffens the cabinet, reducing vibrations and improving stereo image
- Connectivity options such as binding posts
Product Considerations
- Can tend towards brightness, potentially causing fatigue during longer listening sessions—especially with the wrong equipment pairing
- Cabinet size is relatively large for a bookshelf speaker
- Bass response is somewhat subdued
- Some reviewers noted imaging issues, with vocals lacking a firm presence in the center
- Grilles muddle the sound
Takeaway: The Q Acoustics 5020 is a great-looking speaker that offers a rich and musical sound, making it a very entertaining listen for the price. With its ability to reveal details from recordings, it's a wise choice for those looking for a well-built and sonically pleasing speaker.
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Product Strengths
- Larger horn tweeter and a new Cerametallic woofer, compared to its predecessor
- Upgraded binding posts and crossover plate elevate to Reference Premiere status
- Larger diameter voice coils and aluminum shorting rings on the woofers give the speaker better linearity throughout the bass, decrease distortion while upping power handling resulting in improved speed and accuracy
- Better detail retrieval, more articulate bass, and vastly improved soundstage width and imaging, compared to the RP-600M
- The binding posts are the same that are found on costlier Heritage speakers
Product Considerations
- Finish options did not receive an upgrade over the outgoing model, leaving customers with the same ebony or walnut wraps
- The tweeter may be too bright for some listeners who are sensitive to a more aggressive top end
- Rated sensitivity is 94.5dB, which is a decrease compared to the original's reported sensitivity of 96
- Needs a bit of space behind them and to the sides, or at least positioning on open shelves, if the powerful output from that port isn't to muddy the sound
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to the older RP-600M, the new sounds far more linear
- The new is very easy to listen to for long periods of time, and while it still has a presence, a speed and transparency to the artist or instrument—at least with respect to the midrange—it is not as forward sounding as past designs
- The new proved to be surprisingly flat, but best of all, not the least bit fatiguing
- There was very little difference in tone with respect to the mids between the new and a costlier Revel bookshelf
- These two are actually pretty neck and neck
- As for the Wharfedale Evo 4.1, the Evo is better constructed, not to mention nicer looking
Takeaway: The RP-600M II is a refined speaker with better components, improved sound, and better bass response and imaging. It's a speaker that would be great for someone who likes to listen to a variety of music genres and wants a good-sounding speaker that can last a long time.
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SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf speaker represents the culmination of SVS breakthroughs in driver design, component materials, and cabinet architecture, married with a relentless passion for audio excellence. The science of sonic perfection in harmony with a love of convincing and immersive sound. With a big, expansive sound that's revealing and detailed, Ultra Evolution Bookshelf gives the impression of a much larger speaker without sacrificing refinement or accuracy.
Never has this fusion of design elements existed in a single speaker. Time aligned cabinet geometry, diamond coated aluminum dome tweeters, organic cellular lattice diffuser, and other advancements embody an uncompromising approach to speaker design. These innovations are brought to life with painstaking anechoic and real-world measurement and voicing. This final bit of artistry places Ultra Evolution Bookshelf among the highest fidelity speakers ever created.
Our mission has always been to ignite a passion for transcendent music and home theater experiences by rendering the truest sonic playback. The joy of pristine clarity, absolute transparency, stunning dynamics, and effortless bass for more people than ever. SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf deeply connects you to the emotion of sound.
Our summary
Product Strengths
- Incredible power handling capabilities, performing as well as speakers in the $2,000–$3,000 range
- Sound quality is comparable to stand-mount speakers in the $1,500–$2,000 range
- Build quality is phenomenal for its price point, with real wood veneer options available
- Produces a dense and deep soundstage, especially for a two-way design
- Neutral and clean sound with nice extension in the upper mid-range to high-frequency extension, avoiding a 'hot' sound
Product Considerations
- Stereo imaging is decent, but not as precise as some listeners may prefer
- The mid-range can be a weak point due to some potential resonance in the upper frequencies of the woofer's range
- The speakers are not the easiest to drive and pairing with neutral, slightly warmer amps is recommended
- The treble response is slightly forward with some extra sparkle which may not be ideal for those sensitive to higher frequencies
- While the bass is good, listeners of bass-heavy music may want to add a subwoofer
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs. SVS Nano: The Ultra Evolution has a more open and expansive midrange and more linear bass, while the Nano has punchier—slightly boosted—bass
- Vs. Heco Salon Revolution 3: The Ultra Evolution is a good replacement since the Heco is discontinued, the Ultra Evolution favors neutrality, while the Heco has a warmer midrange, but the treble is very similar on both
- Vs. KEF R3 Meta: The SVS Ultra Evolution disappears better, but the R3 Meta sounds more neutral
- Vs. Dali Opticon II Mark IIs: Dali is warmer and more nuanced in the midrange but the Ultra Evolution is a little more exciting in its presentation
Takeaway: The SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf speakers provide exceptional performance for the price and create an immersive listening experience. They are well-built, attractive, and offer a balanced sound that makes them a strong contender in their price range.
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Our Summary
Product Strengths
- Effortlessly detailed and balanced sound
- Excellent stereo imaging and dynamics
- High-quality Bluetooth streaming
- Simple setup and control
- Multiple connection options, including subwoofer output, digital input for TV, and analog inputs
Product Considerations
- No HDMI ARC for seamless control with TV remote
- No dedicated app for adjusting settings
- Bass output may be lacking for some listeners, potentially requiring a subwoofer
- Grilles are non-removable
- Speakers power down after 20 minutes at rest, requiring manual Bluetooth pairing each time
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Compared to Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2, the Q Acoustics M20 sounds fuller, louder and less compressed
Takeaway: The Q Acoustics M20 HD speakers offer detailed, balanced sound and are easy to set up with various devices. They're a versatile audio solution for upgrading sound, whether for music, movies, or gaming.
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Product Strengths
- Good ability to get loud, clean sound without distortion or compression issues above 80 Hz when paired with a subwoofer
- Really good build quality cabinet
- Very clear, immediate, vivid sounding speaker
- Ultra-focused sounding, clean, and nicely balanced vocals
- A lot of treble liveliness combined with quality clarity and crispness
Product Considerations
- Treble is a little bit bright
- Not the most neutral speaker
- Leaner sound in terms of bass delivery
- Very tight, tuneful, and on-point bass, but the perceived amount of bass is less substantial than other speakers reviewed
- Some port noise or chuffing can be heard when setting the speakers to deliver as much bass as the Klipsch RP600M
Takeaway: The SVS Prime bookshelf is a sweet little speaker that delivers clear and vivid sound and has great build quality. It's also versatile, as it can be used in a stereo setup or as part of a home theater system.
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Product Strengths
- Aluminum alloy cabinets use liquid die casting, in addition to a 3.5″ carbon fiber woofer and 1″ silk tweeter, with the larger-than-average woofers and tweeters providing better soundstage, timbre, and resolution.
- Sound is perfectly balanced, from 100Hz to 20kHz, and one can hear all the work done by the brand’s engineers on the filtering, with the crossover frequency perfectly adapted to the speaker’s topology.
- The 1″ silk tweeter employs a KSV copper-clad aluminum voice coil and marvelously reproduces the treble region, providing a remarkable amount of air after 10kHz and a sense of sparkle.
- Well made with premium materials throughout, the FiiO SP3 doesn’t have much to envy from similarly priced active monitors by well established brands, while it is certainly better made and looking than most multimedia speaker sets.
- Compact size allows for easy placement, and the SP3 can fill up an entire dining room and living room.
Product Considerations
- The SP3 doesn’t have any wireless or digital inputs, and it doesn’t have a subwoofer output.
- Some reviewers find its bass response to be limited, and that it lacks sub-bass.
- Distortion may occur at very high volume levels.
- The speaker has a slight level of noise when no music is playing.
- Poor vertical directivity for a speaker that is likely to be placed below the listener’s ears.
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Yamaha HS7: SP3 almost matched it pound-for-pound in resolution, neutrality, and overall realism, the HS7 is slightly cleaner, airier, and more neutral.
- Vs Sonos ERA 100: The soundstage of ERA 100 felt artificial, almost chemical, compared to the FiiO SP3.
Takeaway: The FiiO SP3 is a compact, well-built, and versatile speaker that sounds great for its size and price, especially for nearfield listening. If a small speaker that punches above its weight in sound quality is desired, the SP3 is a great option.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers stereo sound, unlike the Sonos One, due to angled tweeters
- Has a larger woofer, resulting in deeper bass
- Features Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2, offering more flexibility
- Easy to set up and use with the Sonos app, which integrates many music sources
- Includes Trueplay room tuning, now available for Android users, which optimizes the speaker's sound based on its placement in the room, and adjustable EQ
Product Considerations
- The Apple HomePod 2 provides more natural warmth of human voices
- A separate adapter is needed for a wired connection, and it's not included in the box
- Lacks Google Assistant support
- Android users may find the Quick Tuning feature is not as capable as the iOS version
- Isn't designed for outdoor use
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Era 100 has better sound quality with cleaner bass and can playback stereo content without downmixing to mono, compared to Sonos One/One SL
- Era 100 is more affordable and compact but lacks Dolby Atmos support, compared to Sonos Era 300
- Era 100 is cheaper but doesn't have a built-in battery for portability, compared to Sonos Move 2
Takeaway: The Sonos Era 100 is a versatile wireless speaker with great sound, enhanced bass, and easy integration with streaming services. It's a solid choice for anyone seeking a compact, all-in-one speaker that delivers both convenience and quality audio for an immersive listening experience.
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Product Strengths
- Versatile connectivity options with multiple inputs, including RCA/Phono, AUX, USB-C, coaxial, and optical inputs, as well as Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC support
- Good sound quality for its compact size and price range, with a balanced sound profile, a relatively wide soundstage, and decent imaging
- The built-in phono preamp allows direct connection to turntables, increasing its versatility
- The FiiO Control app with a 31-band PEQ offers extensive customization of the sound signature
- The inclusion of a subwoofer output allows for easy upgrading to a 2.1 system
Product Considerations
- Bass performance is considered the weakest link, lacking deep extension and significant impact without a subwoofer
- Some reviewers find the stock sound signature to be a bit warm or lacking bite in the lower treble
- The limited bass adjustment via the physical knob can result in boomy sound at higher levels
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Versus the Edifier 1280DB, the SA1 is warmer and thicker sounding, and has more features, including USB-C, subwoofer output, and phono inputs
- Versus the FiiO SP3, the SP3 has a more powerful amp, a more capable tweeter and tighter tuning, so it performs better overall
- Versus the Sonos Era 100, the SA1 offers a more neutral presentation, while the Sonos sounds fuller, but also more processed
- The SA1 is a very capable active speaker for $200, but the reviewer still prefers the Genelec 8010A
Takeaway: The FiiO SA1 is a compact and feature-rich set of desktop speakers that offer good sound quality and customization options for its price. It is a great choice for anyone starting their journey into speakers or wanting something compact with lots of features that sounds better than standard computer speakers.
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