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AQuad Z-1BWharfedale Aura 1
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 386 mm (38.6 cm) · 1 mm = 1.45 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Wharfedale |
| Model | Quad Z-1 | Wharfedale Aura 1 |
| Height | 383 mm | 386 mm |
| Width | 219 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 283 mm | 352 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 12.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 56 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,999 / pair | $2,000 / 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.