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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 350 mm (35.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.60 px
Dali Rubikore 2vsWharfedale Aston
The Dali Rubikore 2 stands 35.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Wharfedale Aston at 34.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Rubikore 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubikore 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubikore 2 and a 150 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aston. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Wharfedale |
| Model | Rubikore 2 | Aston |
| HiFi ladder position | #97 of 215 bookshelf | #86 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 350 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 255 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (carbon-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,000 / pair | $3,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.