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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 16.5 in · 1 in = 34.03 px
Triangle Solstice 3vsWharfedale Denton 85
The Triangle Solstice 3 stands 41.8 cm tall — about 7.8 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 22.1 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Triangle Solstice 3 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. The Triangle Solstice 3 is front-ported and the Wharfedale Denton 85 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,181 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Triangle | Wharfedale |
| Model | Triangle Solstice 3 | Wharfedale Denton 85 |
| Height | 16.5 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 8.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Depth | 14.6 in | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 28.4 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium-alloy dome (horn-loaded)), 1× 6.3 in mid-bass (natural cellulose-pulp cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–130 W | 20–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,162 / pair | $1,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | trianglehifi.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.