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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 330 mm (33.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.70 px
Wharfedale Denton 80vsWharfedale Denton 1S
The Wharfedale Denton 1S stands 33.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 80 at 32.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the wider cabinet (23.6 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Denton 80 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 44 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 125 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 80 and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 1S.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Wharfedale |
| Model | Denton 80 | Denton 1S |
| HiFi ladder position | #64 of 215 bookshelf | #78 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 320 mm | 330 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 236 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 6.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 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 | 44 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.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.