Wharfedale EVO 5.C Center Channel Speaker

Wharfedale EVO 5.C Center Channel Speaker

The Wharfedale EVO 5.C is the essential center channel for any EVO 5 series home theater setup — engineered to deliver precise dialogue, seamless tonal matching, and immersive performance. With dual 130 mm (5") woven Kevlar woofers and a 35×70 mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter, the 5.C provides transparency, dynamics, and spatial imaging rarely found in its class. Its tri-directional SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) bass venting ensures clean low-frequency integration, even when placed close to walls.

Features & Benefits

• AMT Tweeter – fast, airy highs with exceptional detail and minimal distortion
• Dual 130 mm Kevlar woofers – deliver rich yet controlled bass and midrange clarity
• Tri-directional SLPP ports – bass energy directed left, right, and rear, for more flexible placement and smoother bass response
• Consistent voicing – shares driver technology and tonal DNA with EVO 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4, ensuring seamless front-to-center integration
• Refined cabinet design – curved, multi-layer woods with internal bracing for reduced resonance and clean sound
• Multiple finishes – available in Walnut, Black, White, or Grey real wood veneer or matte options

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 56 Hz – 24 kHz
• Bass extension (−6 dB): 49 Hz
• Sensitivity: 89 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω
• Crossover Frequency: ~2.3 kHz
• Driver Complement: 2 × 130 mm Kevlar woofers + 35×70 mm AMT tweeter 
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 188 × 520 × (265 + 40) mmNet Weight: 12.5 kg each 
• Cabinet Volume: ~14 L

Ideal Use & Integration

Designed to pair with any EVO 5 series left/right speakers, the 5.C carries the same voice and tonal characteristics, making it ideal for tight, coherent front stage imaging. Its tri-directional porting allows for more flexibility in placement near walls or furniture without compromising bass performance. Whether used in 5.1, 7.1 or immersive configurations, it ensures dialogue clarity and cinematic immersion.

Why the EVO 5.C?

For serious home cinema setups, the EVO 5.C provides a center channel that doesn’t become an afterthought. It carries the weight of cinematic dialogue without drawing attention to itself, blending seamlessly into the tonal world of the rest of the EVO 5 system.