Quad S-2vsWharfedale Denton 1S
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Wharfedale |
| Model | Quad S-2 | Wharfedale Denton 1S |
| Height | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 236 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (enhanced polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.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.