Denton 80th Anniversary vs Diamond 225
The Diamond 225's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Denton 80th Anniversary's 86 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 6Ω, and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 40 Hz. Both share ways (2).
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About the Denton 80th Anniversary
The Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary is a two-way bookshelf speaker that blends classic aesthetics with advanced audio technology. It features a hand-veneered wood cabinet, an inset front baffle, and a traditional Tungsten cloth grille. The speaker includes a 5-inch (125mm) woven Kevlar cone bass driver and a 1-inch (25mm) soft dome treble driver, both contributing to a rich, detailed sound. The crossover is designed using phase-perfect Linkwitz-Riley filters, ensuring a seamless musical output. The speaker has a sensitivity of 86 dB and a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, with a recommended amplifier power range of 20-100 watts. It offers a frequency response of 44 Hz to 24 kHz and extends bass down to 40 Hz (-6 dB). The rear-firing twin reflex ports enhance bass performance while reducing distortion.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 24 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 100W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.3 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 198 × 320 × 274 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.9 kg (17 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 40-24000 Hz
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