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Wharfedale Denton 85vsMission 750
The Mission 750 stands 35.5 cm tall — about 1.5 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 21.6 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 85 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. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 85 and a 135 mm cone on the Mission 750. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,175 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Mission |
| Model | Wharfedale Denton 85 | Mission 750 |
| Height | 13.4 in | 14 in |
| Width | 9.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Depth | 10.8 in | 12 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 19.8 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× 5.3 in mid-bass (mineral-loaded polypropylene), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,150 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | mission.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.