The Wharfedale Aura 3 ranks #21 out of 139 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Wharfedale
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#21 Wharfedale Aura 3: $4,499.00 per pair Estimated Wharfedale eBay
Smaller models: the Wharfedale Aura 2 (rated 4.6/5) and the Wharfedale Aura 1 (estimated 4.2/5).
Larger model: the Wharfedale Aura 4 (ranked higher, estimated 4.7/5).
Pros: 3-way floorstanding tower speaker in the Aura series featuring dual 5-inch glass-fibre matrix woofers, a 4-inch glass-fibre midrange, and a 27x90mm AMT ribbon tweeter. Yields low intermodulation distortion, expansive horizontal dispersion, and clean bass extension down to 39Hz via the SLPP slot port.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Aura series sibling testing. 4-ohm nominal impedance load with 88dB sensitivity requires dedicated, clean amplification for dynamic transients.
Related speakers: Wharfedale Aura 1, Wharfedale Aura 2, Wharfedale Aura 4.
How it compares: Just above it: Revel Concerta2 F36 - $3399 cheaper, 3Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Paradigm Founder 120H - $4501 more, 7Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 31Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 40.8”H x 9.7”W x 11.8”D (1037 x 246 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 27x90mm AMT ribbon tweeter, 4” (100mm) glass fibre midrange, 2 x 5” (130mm) glass fibre woofers |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 22kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3.1 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23.0 kg) each |
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