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ADali Rubicon 2BWharfedale Aston
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.9 in · 1 in = 40.29 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsWharfedale Aston
The Dali Rubicon 2 stands 35.3 cm tall — about 1.3 cm more than the Wharfedale Aston at 34.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Dali Rubicon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubicon 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 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 | Rubicon 2 | Aston |
| HiFi ladder position | #99 of 215 bookshelf | #86 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 7.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Depth | 13.2 in | 10 in |
| Weight | 17.6 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.9 in 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) | $2,999 / 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.