![]() Rivals might sound more forward, and perhaps more exciting because of that, but over a longer listen the Evo 4.4’s easier-going presentation is more natural and convincing. They track the complete envelope of a note well, clearly defining leading and trailing edges without sounding overly etched. There’s a real feeling that these speakers are digging deep into the recording and presenting that information in an honest way. But they also deliver transparency and subtlety, helping to ensure a natural, easy-going presentation. That's what you'd expect from speakers this size. It won’t come as a surprise that these relatively big speakers produce a large-scale sound with plenty of authority. That's not the only killer piece of audio tech they feature: the dome midrange and twin Kevlar bass drivers also set these floorstanders apart from the crowd. The Air Motion Transformer tweeter is normally reserved for much more expensive speakers, but they're found in this relatively affordable model. ![]() Wharfedale's Evo 4.4 are packed with so much technology that we had to double-check their price. They display a sense of vigour and dynamic strength that many rivals fail to match. We'd shy away from bright-sounding electronics, but find suitable partners and you'll be blown away by their entertaining sound. Give the speakers plenty of room to breathe (a good 40/50cm in all directions), angle them in towards the listener and you'll hear the Triangles at their best. Their relatively high sensitivity means you should get good volume levels from even low-powered amps although their nominal 8ohm impedance dips to a 3ohm minimum, so you’ll still need to check for compatibility. The plinths simply bolt on to the bottom for extra stability, although we'd prefer the supplied spikes to be a little sharper to get through thick carpets.Ī three-way design, the BR08 use two fibreglass-coned bass units aided by a front-firing reflex port, plus a 25mm silk dome tweeter. The cabinets look a little basic but look closer and you'll see that they're solid, well-made and neatly finished. As you can see from this list, there's no shortage of talented floorstanding speakers on the market, and the Award-winning Triangle Borea BR08 is another excellent pair that offers something special.
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