Short answer: the Audio First Fidelia. It ranks #1 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.8/5); the Wharfedale Super Denton ranks #28 (rated 4.0/5).
The case for the Wharfedale Super Denton: Classic looking three way bookshelf speakers with a dedicated dome midrange, low distortion and a cabinet free of resonances. The tradeoff: 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.
The Audio First Fidelia is the more accurate, deeper-bass choice. An excellent medium bookshelf speaker, a compact kit with remarkably accurate sound and good bass for its size at a great value. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.45 against 5.90 for the Wharfedale Super Denton. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 61Hz for the Wharfedale Super Denton. Watch for: Kit assembly required; lower sensitivity (~83-85 dB vs. typical 85 dB average) demands adequate amplifier power.
Buy the Audio First Fidelia. 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.
An excellent medium bookshelf speaker, a compact kit with remarkably accurate sound and good bass for its size at a great value.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Denton | Audio First Fidelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 per pair | £950 per pair for the flatpack kit (assembly required) |
| Ranked | #28 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #1 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1” soft dome tweeter, 2” soft dome midrange, 6.5” woven Kevlar woofer | 5” ceramic-aluminum cone woofer, 1” ceramic-aluminum tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86.6dB (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 84dB |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, rear |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 9.7”W x 10.8”D (360 x 246 x 275 mm) | 11.8”H x 7.1”W x 11.7”D (300 x 180 x 297.6 mm) |
| Weight | 20.3 lbs (9.2 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); -6dB to 40Hz | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 940Hz, 4.6kHz | 1560Hz |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.9 (Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6.45 |
| DIY Kit | No | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.46 |
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