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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 26.0 in · 1 in = 21.55 px
Wharfedale DovedalevsHarbeth Super HL5plus XD2
The Wharfedale Dovedale stands 66.0 cm tall — about 2.5 cm more than the Harbeth Super HL5plus XD2 at 63.5 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Dovedale is the wider cabinet (37.0 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Dovedale is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Dovedale reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Wharfedale Dovedale and a 200 mm cone on the Harbeth Super HL5plus XD2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,493 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Harbeth |
| Model | Dovedale 90th Anniversary | Super HL5plus XD2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #208 of 215 bookshelf | #205 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 26 in | 25 in |
| Width | 14.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Depth | 17.6 in | 11.8 in |
| Weight | 57.8 lb | 34.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.3 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 9.8 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 0.8 in super-tweeter (dome), 1× 1 in tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $6,995 / pair | $7,990 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | harbeth.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.