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Wharfedale Aura 2vsJBL 4312G
The JBL 4312G stands 59.7 cm tall — about 3.7 cm more than the Wharfedale Aura 2 at 56.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4312G is the wider cabinet (35.5 cm versus 27.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the JBL 4312G is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Aura 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Wharfedale Aura 2 and a 300 mm cone on the JBL 4312G. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,400 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | JBL |
| Model | Aura 2 | 4312G |
| HiFi ladder position | #197 of 215 bookshelf | #201 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 22 in | 23.5 in |
| Width | 10.9 in | 14 in |
| Depth | 15.8 in | 12 in |
| Weight | 45.2 lb | 52.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 3.9 in midrange (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone), 1× 5.9 in woofer (woven black glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Magnesium-Aluminum alloy dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (Pure Pulp cone, polymer-coated), 1× 11.8 in woofer (Pure Pulp cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 10–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,299 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | global.jbl.com ↗ |
| 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.