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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 418 mm (41.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.34 px
Wharfedale Denton 85vsTriangle Solstice 3
The Triangle Solstice 3 stands 41.8 cm tall — about 7.8 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 22.1 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Triangle Solstice 3 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. The Wharfedale Denton 85 is rear-ported and the Triangle Solstice 3 is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,181 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Triangle |
| Model | Wharfedale Denton 85 | Triangle Solstice 3 |
| Height | 340 mm | 418 mm |
| Width | 237 mm | 221 mm |
| Depth | 275 mm | 370 mm |
| Weight | 9 kg | 12.9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium-alloy dome (horn-loaded)), 1× 160 mm mid-bass (natural cellulose-pulp cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 25–130 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,162 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | trianglehifi.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.