The Wharfedale Aura 1 ranks #17 out of 122 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Wharfedale
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#17 Wharfedale Aura 1: $2,199.00 per pair Estimated Wharfedale eBay
Larger models: the Wharfedale Aura 2 (rated 4.6/5), the Wharfedale Aura 3 (estimated 4.6/5) and the Wharfedale Aura 4 (estimated 4.7/5).
Pros: Compact 2-way standmount monitor in the Aura series equipped with a 5-inch woven glass-fibre cone woofer and a proprietary 27x90mm AMT ribbon tweeter. Features the SLPP downward-firing slot reflex system, delivering remarkable high-frequency resolution, low distortion, and refined tonal linearity in a smaller footprint.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Aura series sibling testing. Vertical listening window is relatively narrow due to the tall physical height of the AMT driver, requiring ear-level placement on dedicated stands.
Related speakers: Wharfedale Aura 2, Wharfedale Aura 3, Wharfedale Aura 4.
How it compares: Just above it: Elac Carina BS243.4 - $1000 cheaper, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Emotiva B1+ - $1949 cheaper, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 44Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.2”H x 9.7”W x 11.8”D (386 x 246 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 27x90mm AMT ribbon tweeter, 5” (130mm) woven glass fibre matrix cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 22kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) each |
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