Wharfedale Aura 1vsQuad Z-1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Quad |
| Model | Wharfedale Aura 1 | Quad Z-1 |
| Height | 386 mm | 383 mm |
| Width | 234 mm | 219 mm |
| Depth | 352 mm | 283 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 56 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 40–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,000 / pair | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | quad-hifi.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.