Front view — side by side at true scale
AELAC Carina BS243.4BWharfedale Denton 85
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 340 mm (34.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.65 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Wharfedale |
| Model | Carina BS243.4 | Denton 85 |
| HiFi ladder position | #61 of 215 bookshelf | #87 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 319 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 206 mm | 237 mm |
| Depth | 245 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–150 W | 20–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.