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AWharfedale Denton 85BBowers & Wilkins 606 S3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.5 in · 1 in = 41.35 px
Wharfedale Denton 85vsBowers & Wilkins 606 S3
The Wharfedale Denton 85 and the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 stand at nearly the same height, around 34.0 cm tall. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the wider cabinet (23.7 cm versus 18.9 cm). The Wharfedale Denton 85 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 52 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,150 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Denton 85 | 606 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #87 of 215 bookshelf | #90 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.4 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 9.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Depth | 10.8 in | 12.9 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 15.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 30–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,100 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.