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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.7 in · 1 in = 40.99 px
Wharfedale Denton 85vsPolk Legend L100
The Wharfedale Denton 85 and the Polk Legend L100 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 18.6 cm). At 88 dB against 85.5 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Polk Legend L100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 43 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Denton 85 and a 133 mm cone on the Polk Legend L100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,200 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Polk |
| Model | Denton 85 | Legend L100 |
| HiFi ladder position | #87 of 215 bookshelf | #94 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.4 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 9.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Depth | 10.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 16.9 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 (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 85.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 70 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | polkaudio.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.