Bookshelf SPEAKER UNDER 1000! Wharfedale Speakers - The EVO 4.1 Review
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► THE WHARFEDALE EVO 4.1 REVIEW
The entry level and budget audio market is a competitive one. Nowadays it’s pretty easy to find a decent bookshelf speaker. If you are on the hunt for bookshelf speakers under 1000, you could do worse than starting your search with a pair of Wharfedale speakers. The beautifully made Wharfedale Evo 4.1 bookshelf speakers would make a fantastic addition to any budding audiophile system. Their use of an AMT tweeter may not be for everyone but I admit they finally made me like a speaker with one!
► EVO SPEAKER REVIEW CHAPTERS
INTRO: 00:00
WHARFEDALE EVO4.1 SPECS: 00:40
DESIGN & BUILD QUALITY: 01:14
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT: 01:48
WHARFEDALE EVO 4.1 SOUND QUALITY: 02:58
AMT TWEETER DISCUSSION: 03:23
SOUND QUALITY CONTINUED: 04:58
WHARFEDALE EVO 4.1 DRAWBACKS: 07:25
SONUS FABER LUMINA II: 08:23
KLIPSCH 600M: 09:08
ELAC DEBUT REFERENCE: 09:40
WHARFEDALE SPEAKERS: 09:59
CONCLUSION: 10:20
END OF REVIEW: 10:34
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@@alexau4265 Thank you for tuning in!
I'm happy with my powered Behringer B3030A monitors with a ribbon tweeter. I'd probably like also AMT tweeters.
I think AMTs do great to add definition to sounds that live on the mids adding environmental sounds. String scratches, rim hits that kind of thing. They seem to do best at a low to moderate volume to me. Mostly they make up for some really muddy woofers and bad crossover designs. As you get older, a little spice is needed in that top range to cut through the ear damage and might be why you see a particular demographic that raves about them. This might just be why Andrew is starting to change his opinion. Just poking fun. #socksandsandels
@Douglas Blake I agree with the idea that they can sound unmatched in the cabinet. I lived with a Simi horn loaded pair for a couple of weeks and it seems to lessen the bite while giving a better horizontal off-axis. I don't own a pair so I guess I didn't like it that much.
What a great metal band name - Shrill Fatiguing Sibilance Machines.....
That would be an even better name for a Japanese Noise Band.
I've got the 4.4 evo's in the walnut cabinet & I love the yellow AMT tweeter , I think it gives it a cool look 😎 👌 😀
You guys’ video quality is ridiculously good. I like to have y’all on to see how good my tv quality is! Good work.
Thank you!
It's so good.
I bought these speakers 3 months ago, l am glad the sales person talked me into buying these over the diamonds. They sound like an entry level high end speaker.
The AMT tweeter look is absolutely fine!
Thanks for your take on the Wharfedales. I recently picked up the 4.4 for home audition and they are going to stay.
I was worried about them being fatiguing or harsh and so far thay have just been fantastic. I can listen for hours with no issues at all.
Keep up the great work!
Enjoy 'em! Your ears are the final judge and it sounds like you've made a solid choice!
What were your previous speakers, to have a comparison meter?
Very happy with the 4.1. Bought two pair walnut new for just 720eu. Still have a pair new in the box whilst they are now 600eu a pair for the walnut version.
The AMT is polyurethane coated aramid paper, colour tints can be added but the cost is exponential, I personally like it as it's a clear hint at the mechanics and engineering that has gone into the component
Another great and very accurate review. I have the Wharfedale EVO 4.2, 4C and 4.1 in my setup and they are for sure the first AMT tweeters I love! I genuinely believe the EVO serie provides amazing performance, sound quality and build quality for the money!
Loving this channel….was so intrigued when I first saw the Evo line that I kinda regretted going a different route …this review motivated me to partner up a Rega Elex-R with the Evo 4.3. Warm, punchy and dynamic combo! Keep up the great work Andrew and Kristy!
Chuckling at the hate for the aesthetic of a ribbon tweeter. Guess I've never thought about it lol.
I love the 4.1’s in my smaller office/gaming room. Wharfedale’s house sound is my favorite of any speaker brand I’ve listened too.
Agree on most things here. I have settled for these. They play so sweet yet clear and no fatuiging with primalauna dialouge premium.
I had speakers 4 times the price but yet i love these more. They integrate so easy in my room. And love the 3D image i get with these.
I can list some of the speakers they have beaten.
Dynaudio emit m20, Dynaudio special fourty, Dali rubicon 2, Elac unifi ub5, spendor A4, and more… incredible !
I love the diversity of opinions in audio and aesthetics! AMTs are my favorite delivery of treble, even above inverted beryllium. I love the gold color. I’ve never thought of it as “yellow”.
I was lucky enough to audition the EVO 4.3 and Lumina III back to back in NYC. In the end the midrange and bass (in addition to dare I say a more elegant finish) pushed the EVO to be my winner. Evo and Lumina are so similar in treble, clarity, and soundstage that in the end paying $500 more the Sonus Faber felt downright silly. I have had the Evo 4.3 for 2 months now and I am completely floored and in love with them. Love them!!
What about my amp you say? After I settled on the Evo 4.3 I bought , demoed at home, and returning the Marantz 8006, Audiolab 6000a, Musical Fidelity m2si, Musical Fidelity m3si, and Yamaha 801. Finally I have settled on the Cambridge CXA81 and find its sound to be an incredible match to the Wharfdale Evo 4.3. The CXA 81 has now replaced my old Rega Brio (also a good amp). The soundstage, detail, and way the CXA 81 drives the Evo 4.3 is totally what I have been looking for. I listen through my node 2i and Rega RP6, mostly Jazz, Rock, and R&B. If you can afford the CXA 81 and Evo 4.3, stop looking and buy them and DON'T spend more. :-)
Thanks for the great reviews Andrew! Reviews are always engaging and insightful. Appreciate ya
I very pleased that you guys reviewed this little speaker, everyone is reviewing the 4.2 and 4.4. I bought the 4.1 because that was all I could afford, well now I know l spent my money well. I'll just add subwoofers down the road.
4.1s are maybe the best value in the series, I was going to get them for too small room. Apparently they have better coherence and blend between the drivers ( it's hard to blend in the midrange dome properly, and it can sound to aggressive on some songs).
@@peterlarkin762 Thanks for commenting, I was going to purchase the elac debut speakers, the sales person talked me into the wharfedales. God what a difference, these have a midrange like an high end speaker.
Loved your review of the EVO 4.1. I have Diamond 10.2 now and am considering the EVO 4.2. I like the AMT and used to own ESS Heil PS-8a in the 80s. I liked them. I actually bi-wire my current Wharfedales, for my room, it adds depth to the sound stage. Subjective, hard to measure for sure, but my room and my ears. I'm also using a Schiit Loki to tune the EQ for certain recordings. Especially ones that are really bright. Happy listening!
Thank you for being "real" and not pretentious. So glad I found you channel.
Welcome!!
What a lovely suprise i was hoping you were reviewing the evo's.
Fantastic review as always! These speakers have a *gorgeous* cabinet, and I don't even tend to go for wood/ veneer speaker design!
Hooked on them since your review. After 2 years the price for a pair of these finally dropped enough for me to afford them, kicked out my Focal Chorus 706 for them and I am absolutely happy with the Evo's 👍🏻
I really enjoyed this review, thanks.
I have not heard any "modern day" AMT's, but I still own a pair of 40 year old ESS stand mounts that use the Heil AMT. I really liked those speakers for all those years and still use them in my bedroom. BTW, the vanes are not yellow. 😊
Excellent review as usual.
I love the look of a ribbon tweeter
I auditioned these last year and they are an exceptional little speaker for a reasonable price. I love the down firing woofer port. Very creative.
That port is the best thing... Not nearly as fussy as back or front firing ports for placement.
Awesome presentation and compared to your other videos i have watched so far of yours, you seem very lively today, god bless you. I have always been a fan of old companies so I love wharfedale
Bonus conversation! Love it!!
Thanks for the video. I like your humor. Because of you and your girl telling me I need the power of the SUN for my 702S2. I’m ordering an MC462. New for $8000. Don’t tell me it isn’t enough power!!!
I think you'll have enough power. Thanks for watching!
Andrew, fabulous review of this speaker.
thank you
I am a huge fan, you have help me learn more about audio and expand my home theater hobby. I watch and re watch your videos. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you for watching!
Great review. I love the discussion element…very organic. I agree that the pleated amt spoils the aesthetic somewhat. I have the 4.4 in white oak…and I’d be fascinated for you both to sample it. Keep up the quality output guys…just fab!
Just want to say I really enjoyed this review. And even though I unfortunately will always gravitate towards your guys budget friendly equipment, due to my income. I love your guys knowledge, candor and honesty and how the 2 of you have your own personal subjective and able to be different opinions that really give someone, what I believe to be such a good, honest, knowledgeable and subjective opinion about the products u guys talk about and review, keep up the awesome work !!! Unfortunately havent had or have I been able to listen to a AMT tweeter yet in person.
Thank you so much, Daniel Ubbink! We appreciate you watching.
Just taken delivery of a pair of Evo 4.3s (2 days ago), and after the 2 day "burn - in" period, i've got to say that i'm loving the AMT. The Evos have replaced a pair of Mission MX3s, that, apart from the tweeter and the dedicated midrange driver of the Wharfedales, have very similar specs to the Evos. But the Evo 4.3s win the argument hands down.
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2 reviewers is always better than one! It is fun to have a conversation about the esthetics of audio products. Most companies don't care about esthetic or pay too much attention to it . Sonus Faber always looks fabulous but I also want the best sound with the high price tag. The best tweeter I heard was made by Philips for a Telefunken speaker. It was the perfect mix of clarity and extension without harshness or sibilance. I never heard an AMT tweeter yet. I'm an AMT virgin!
I just bought these a few months ago for my first setup. With a sub, they're excellent for me. I personally like AMT tweeters, as some aluminum ones can have harsh highs. I never noticed the color. I think it provides good contrast (at least for the black/white models), but maybe it's because I'm not a veteran audiophile that looks at a ton of speakers. The best speakers I've ever heard were the Monitor Audio Gold 100, which also have AMT's and pushed me in that direction.
I love ribbon and AMT tweeters. The most resolving high end drivers IMHO. A good dome is nice too, but nothing provides the clear, clean high end of a ribbon. I have Wharfedale EVO 4.2's and love them. The soft-dome mid mates with the AMT like butter.
Love all the videos. Trying to decide on some new speakers to upgrade from my Elac debut b6 set.
I would for sure put these on your list unless you're looking to go bigger physically, in which case maybe look at the EVO floorstanding speakers as an option.
While out reviewing Elac Ref speakers I came across your Evo's and found that I actually liked their looks and especially the AMT's. The AMT Evos I saw were not bright yellow but more of a beigey brown color. They seem to blend in with the walnut cabinets and added character that I found not only pleasing but added more of a dynamic look that is missing on most book shelf speakers. I think that your comment " AMT's demand that one looks at me" actually adds to the attractiveness of these speakers! What happened to me is when looking at speakers with round dome tweeters, they became rather non event and lacked character. I didn't care if the grills were on or off? The Evo's definitely look better with the grills off! Nothing like a little dynamic character that is added at no extra cost!
I got the 4.2 :) I really like them.
Great review guys!
Thanks so much!
Rounded edges with real walnut veneers, I'd love to see that become a little more par for the course. Beauty-ful.
You're not alone, Andrew. Never found an AMT-based speaker that I liked. Very few metal-domed speakers make the cut, too.
I just bourght a pair, based on your review. i hope they sound good in my little 12 m2 office. For listening on vinyl records. 🙂 Got a demo pair for 275 USD.
I love the look of those yellow AMTs. I love them for bringing a color into play like the red Levis thing on jeans. I love it mostly on black speakers ⚫️🤩⚫️ How much more beautiful can a speaker get than the black Elac Vela?
I have a set and drive them with a Marantz 2230b. Love them. Only play vinyl. Don't have it set up for home theater.
Awesome sauce review my friends!! Definitely my type of speaker. I really do love the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 - which essentially is the same speaker, different tweeter , so it appears that this Amt tweeter will make it a no brainer upgrade!
I think 4.1 is an 11.1 with AMT
Got the Wharfedale 220 Bookshelf Speakers accompanied with the 220C as a 5.1 with a Canton sub 8.2 on a Old Denon AVR 1707 here at home. Wharfedale speakers sounds amazing for the dollar imo.
Great content! How would you compare these to the Chora 806's? I was waiting for you to bring up the Chora's when you started talking comparisons :D ...
Good stuff Andrew and keep 'em coming...
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I am watching this now, 2 years later, as I am looking at speakers, and I was looking at the Diamond 12.2 and the Evo 4.1, but I am really leaning toward the Evo 4.1 now. The thing that stopped me was the ugly AMT tweeter, and I still don't like the look of the AMT Tweeter, but it is good to hear Wharfedale have implemented it well.
I have to agree with Oren. Your videos are so well made you don't really notice it while you're watching. Unlike poorly made ones. That's ALL you notice when you're watching. When and how did "audiophile " become a negative/bad word? I never use it. Always say " I love music / really into music" etc.
Great review. I own a EVO 4.2 and I couldn't agree more on the strengths and weaknesses of this speaker.
To your question regarding AMT tweeters, I absolutely love them. I find them to be airy; in that they allow for great high end detail retrieval and transparency without being fatiguing to my ears. Mind you, my experience with AMT tweeters have been with Adam, Eve, and HEDD AMT tweeters. I did try ELAC FS 407 towers as well but they were definitely a bit harsh. Adam speakers are known to have more pronounced highs while Eve monitors are less aggressive but neither sounded fatiguing to me. Actually, quite the opposite. The specific tweeter design I dislike are horn-loaded tweeters. Mind you, my sample size is 5 or so speakers with this design so maybe my sample size isn’t large enough.
I would compare the EVO 4.1 speakers to the Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ speakers. The both have kevlar drivers and AMT tweeters, and they have a similar sound signature. The EVOs have a richer sound and better bass. I didn't feel like I am missing anything without a sub. The Emotivas have a big bump around 50Hz, they need to be behind a high pass crossover to fix that, especially when paired with a sub. The EVOs pair with well with the Keces E40 integrated amp (search RUclips for reviews). I run the EVO, Keces combo with Topping DACs E30, D70s and D90. The sound is very good with any of those DACs, but it does noticeably improve as the quality of the DAC improves. I have too much brown toned wood, so the white oak really pops in my room.
A review of the KEF Q350 with a comparison to the Wharfedale Evo 4.1 and the Focal Chora 806 would be great!
Lolled at the eye-rolling 'haven't listened to the Linton yet', you really must! For some reason prompted me to think of the question the other day about other overseas brands we'd like to hear your view on - Fyne Audio! Can't remember if anyone mentioned. Great review as ever.
Love the videos and deep dive into the audio world. Any chance of more Definitive Technology reviews? I love my all Def Tech setup, but when researching I could never find as much on them compared to Klipsch, JBL, Polk, Kef, etc. Just wondering how they stack up to some of the others you’ve covered.
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Watching this with "closed captions" on....and loved how they spelled Wharfedale:
"WORFdale"
"“Klingons do not… pursue relationships. They conquer that which they desire.”
"I am Klingon! If you doubt it a demonstration can be arranged!!"
... Said the Worfdale sales exec.
Great review as always, given Kristi likes the Klipsch sound you need to get ahold of some Chane 752 or the big 753’s that I myself own, I was never a fan of the lower end Klipsch lines and the 753 are my first horn’s that I have owned and absolutely love them, from bottom to top the 753 are outstanding.
I have a pair of GoldenEar Triton 3+, and I love the top end -- airy and detailed without the siblance or shriekiness you've encountered. Give them a listen!
Come on 200K! You guys ROCK!
Thank you!
I personally love the look (and sound) of AMT's. Also, I find aluminum tweeters have that metallic decay that is more fatiguing than AMT's. However, to each his own...
I couldn't agree with you more.
Been listening to metal dome monitor audios for 10 years. Got Evo 4.3 recently. High frequency heaven.
@@peterlarkin762 I have Monitor Audio as well but the current Gold 200 with the AMT's. High frequency heaven indeed.
Hi Andrew, good review.
Regarding AMT tweeters, they are one of the best I have heard, of course not all of them are perfect, but if they are properly implemented and coupled with correct mid drivers, cabinet and X-overs, then you will be treated with beautiful sound and presentation. 🙂
Which is the main point in a speaker. Canaries are yellow too, what the heck!
Most amt/ribbons/electrostatics are simply very transient. Low mass, quickly pushed back to center. What you want from any unit, tweeter or woofer.
Really enjoy your channel Andrew. Your reviews are thoughtful and make sense without the silly uTube sound demos! I really am looking to you to review the Sonos arc system with the sub and surrounds?! Is it in the pipeline?
I ended up buying the Wharfedale Evo 4.1's about 12 months ago, and I am really happy with them. They still have that Wharfedale signature I like, but they are a little more lively on the top end, I think a lot was borrowed from the Elysian range in the Evo range. They are really great. I am considering getting a set of Evo 4.2's to go on the front and move the 4.1's to surround. I have found with most music, a sub woofer is not needed, but in movie use a sub woofer would be advantageous. I have paired these with a Wharfedale Diamond Sub 150 that I have had for many years and they just work well together. I find the 4.1's do disappear into the room and don't sound like sound coming from and between two speakers. The vertical axis drops off quickly, but the horizontal is pretty wide, and if you speakers are placed correctly, they really image beautifully and just disappear. I am still on the fence about buying a centre speaker, as these center image so well.
I agree they look better without the grill, but that yellow is a bit ..... distracting. amt tweeters need to be a ribbon, and on the walnut finish they are least distracting, but that colour will always distract I feel.
Many AMT’s are poorly implanted, virtually all dome tweeters are even less musical. However EMT has the potential for much better range, dispersion, phase coherence and overall musicality than most other designs. We now use several types of EMT style monitors in our studio and some in my home, including some Monitor Audio PL200 II and a pair of Elysian’s- both of which replaced some more expensive traditional dome tweeter monitors that I had for years. The issue with EMT is generally the implementation and integration, not the core architecture of EMT, while the issue with most tradition tweeters IS the core architecture. And I still do have traditional monitor designs as well, including Focal and Barefoot. However, their strength is not their HF implementation.
Love the review 😍
So glad you enjoyed (or are enjoying) it! Thanks for tuning in!
Great review! Would be nice to know how this compares to EVO 4.2 that has an extra dome-type of mid-range driver + is a bit bigger overall.
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Nice review Andrew. Remember that most solid state amps with power up to 35 watts RMS will drive these speakers at modest volumes. It’s just that when you want to really hear well recorded music with large dynamic peaks they may struggle to bring out the best in them, or any similarly specced speakers.
Hi Andrew, do you guys plan to review the Evo 4.4? Im really curious to ear what you and kristi think about theses floor-standing speakers. I like my bass snappy like Kristi. Very hard to find for listening in my location. Keep on the good work I really love what you and kristi does, top notch quality reviews. Thank you!
I love your honesty.
Dude I love your videos. Could it possible, one day, to make a review on something a bit cheaper? I understand these are budget speakers, but if you find something cheaper I'd love to hear your recommendation. Pretty sure I'm not alone on this haha.
Cheers!
Sitting here with my coffee and really enjoying the discussion you and Kristi are having (has become my Sunday routine!)
QOTD answer: Soft dome all day long for fatigue-free and off axis listening. Thanks again great video!
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I really enjoy your thoughtful and informative reviews. How does the 4.1 stack up against the Elac Uni-Fi UB52 and the DBR62?
Great video, as usual..........BUT! The complaining about the AMT was a bit much; I get it, they are weird looking, but it is what it is. I was a big fan of AMTs back in the day when a speaker company named ESS made the Heil Air Motion Driver..........basically an AMT. It sounded great, especially in a three-way system with a 15 inch woofer. I haven't heard any new ones lately, but I'm sure they have improved since 1980. I have a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 speakers of a similar design to the Evo, and they are built really well, and sound great. Keep up the great work, and show some love for those AMTs!
Interesting! Alot of amts have very ragged response. Also QC has been a problem with Chinese made diy market ones. Best I've heard are by Beyma (made in Spain) non sibilant and not yellow
How would these stack up against the Jamo c97s? Also, I would be interested in similarly priced floor standing and bookshelf comparisons since they should be viable alternatives right?
Got these some time back and have been loving them since. Thanks for confirming my choice :)
You confirmed your own choice! I'm glad I got a chance to hear a great speaker that you and others already knew was great!
That's awesome! What amp are you using and which finish option did you end up with?
I got the black colour finish as my room doesn't seem to work well with the lighter walnut colour. The bigger Evo 4.4 seem to have a slighter darker walnut finish which I loved but for the 4.1 it seems like the walnut finish was lighter. Really wanted the white finish to go with my black and white setup but it's not available in my region. Using a NAD 3020 v1 with a edifies T5 sub as of now. Hope to get a rotel A11 tribute deeper down the rabbit hole as I go. Love the aesthetics and style of your channel! Lots of support from Singapore! :)
@@wot1508 thanks for sharing! Your pairing might help someone!
In Singapore we get them for a steal at less than 560 USD on good days when there are some discounts (which I did) and normal retail is just under 600 USD with a 1 year warranty locally
I feel the way but i jsut love AMTs especially from companies that knows how to implement them. For instance Elacs new jet 5 has no harsh S sounds or fatigue
QOTD: As an ESL freak, AMTs have always sounded like a compromise. I couldn’t agree more on what you’re experiencing with these EVOs: the only time I’ve been enamored with AMTs, it’s usually because there’s a clever bit of cross-over/tuning/driver-matching to cover up the issues.
I once heard the evo floorstanders and realy liked them. A year later i got the Focal Aria 948 without checking the Warf again. Would love to hear them side by side one day as i often feel like rhe Focal cant create the same cozy feeling cause they are colder
Wharfedales are made in Leeds England which is where I grew up. I love British speakers and audio in general. Wharfedales have a special place in my heart. The company is named after a beautiful area in the north of England of the same name. Come visit Wharfedale in the UK. It’s a beautiful spot in the country….
I'm also from Leeds and I never knew this! I'm currently researching sets for my first hifi build. Wharfedale's now just moved up on my list. Thank you
@@UsmanDar92 I'd look at the Wharfdale Lintons if your budgets allows...
@@UsmanDar92 Richer Sounds in Leeds City centre has them to demo them...
Maybe some of the high end speakers but the Diamond and Evo series are made in China. Designed in UK though.
Makes sense. The towers look like a smashing deal for the objective performance
I love AMT tweeters, especially if I'm listening to classical guitar.
Most of wharfedales speakers are creating serious waves! Truth be told, after looking inside several of them, they are putting good quality parts for the money. Great review guys.
Ah here all speakers make waves;)
Thanks for the info... I've been looking for teardown pics of the Evo series out of interest. Don't really want to open mine for a while!
If they are putting quality capacitors in these, they are really one of the best hifi deals around. Build, design, components, sound... all very impressive. Real deal engineering from P Corneau.
Ridiculously competitive.
Now I want to buy the evo 4.2 even more, to fullfill my wharfedale itch. Please test them against the Lintojn :D
I'm amazed how much the looks of the amt bothers you both.
Hi Andrew and Kristin I love you guys, just one question, would you prefer this or the Polk r100 or monitor bronze 50 for music listening ( psychedelic rock, jazz progresive rock) thanks
I haven’t heard an amt tweeter but I do really like the ribbon tweeters in my Emotiva T-0 plus.
I have the Kanto Tuk in my office with the Kanto Sub8 and, turning the treble down slightly, I really enjoy the setup. They are so clear and, while maybe less forgiving than other types of tweeters, their positives outweigh the negatives. These also don’t have that yellowish color so I think Kanto have done the best job dressing the AMT’s up.
If you can tame the tweeter on the TUKs they're GREAT! Totally awesome for desktop use for sure!
Klaus Heinz redesigned the Heil drivers into the AMT drivers. He left Adam and started HEDD. I love the AMT loudspeakers from ELAC.
Could you please review the Wharfedale 4.2 - 3 way speakers?
I'm wanting to audition some Klipsch and Tannoy speakers but until then I continue to enjoy my ESS AMT 1a's which I bought back in the mid 70's. Perhaps the auditions will show me what you're talking about? We'll see. I have always loved their sound.
Evo 4.1 very good looking. From someone who hates the new style eg KEF LS50.
Hi Andrew, how would you compare these to the Polk R200?