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ELAC Carina BS243.4vsWharfedale Denton 85
The Wharfedale Denton 85 stands 34.0 cm tall — about 2.1 cm more than the ELAC Carina BS243.4 at 31.9 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the wider cabinet (23.7 cm versus 20.6 cm). At 88 dB against 85 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the ELAC Carina BS243.4 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 85. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,199 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Wharfedale |
| Model | Carina BS243.4 | Denton 85 |
| HiFi ladder position | #61 of 215 bookshelf | #87 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 12.6 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 8.1 in | 9.3 in |
| Depth | 9.6 in | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 14.8 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in 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.