Short answer: the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO. It ranks #11 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5); the Wharfedale Super Denton ranks #28 (rated 4.0/5).
The Wharfedale Super Denton is the deeper-bass pick. Classic looking three way bookshelf speakers with a dedicated dome midrange, low distortion and a cabinet free of resonances. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 10dB, against 47.4Hz for the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO. Watch for: A mid-range scoop from about 200-800Hz and a separate upper-midrange scoop were both audible in direct ABX comparison against a reference-neutral speaker, giving aggressive-sounding material a more subdued character.
What the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO does well: A very compact Finnish bookshelf speaker with excellent, neutral sound and a waveguided tweeter at a budget price. Watch for: Low 81.5dB sensitivity and a 3.3-ohm minimum impedance demand a capable amplifier.
Buy the Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Wharfedale Super Denton.
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Classic looking three way bookshelf speakers with a dedicated dome midrange, low distortion and a cabinet free of resonances.
A very compact Finnish bookshelf speaker with excellent, neutral sound and a waveguided tweeter at a budget price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Denton | Aalto Speakers Aalto 1 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 per pair | €599 per pair |
| Ranked | #28 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 2” soft dome midrange, 6.5” woven Kevlar woofer | 1-inch titanium tweeter, 4-inch woofer |
| Sensitivity | 86.6dB (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 81.5dB/2.83V/1m |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 9.7”W x 10.8”D (360 x 246 x 275 mm) | 9.5”H x 5.2”W x 8.2”D (242 x 132 x 208 mm) |
| Weight | 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) each | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) each |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal, 3.3 ohms minimum |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); -6dB to 40Hz | 53Hz-30kHz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 53.4Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47.4Hz (derived, log-interpolated between manufacturer spinorama -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Crossover Frequency | 940Hz, 4.6kHz | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.9 (Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.92 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Passive 2-way bass reflex |
| Power Handling | - | 15-100W |
| Country | - | Finland |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.25 |
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