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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 355 mm (35.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.58 px
Mission 750vsWharfedale Denton 85
The Mission 750 stands 35.5 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 85 at 34.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the wider cabinet (23.7 cm versus 21.6 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Denton 85 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 135 mm cone on the Mission 750 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 85. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,175 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mission | Wharfedale |
| Model | Mission 750 | Wharfedale Denton 85 |
| Height | 355 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 216 mm | 237 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 135 mm mid-bass (mineral-loaded polypropylene), 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 20–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,150 / pair | $1,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | mission.co.uk ↗ | 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.