AURA 3 vs Bowers & Wilkins 804D2
The 804D2's sensitivity is 90 dB against the AURA 3's 88 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 6Ω, and its low-frequency extension 38 Hz against 39 Hz. Both share ways (3).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,599 - $4,499
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About the AURA 3
The Wharfedale AURA 3 is a premium 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker designed for detailed, low-distortion hi-fi playback. It uses a 27x90mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter, a 4-inch glass-fibre matrix midrange driver, and two 5-inch glass-fibre matrix bass drivers, all housed in a curved multi-layer cabinet with Wharfedale’s SLPP slot-loaded port system for controlled bass performance. It is positioned as the smaller floorstander in the AURA range and is intended for stereo or home-theater use with a wide range of amplifiers.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 39 Hz - 22 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- AMT treble driver, glass fibre matrix cone midrange driver, glass fibre matrix cone bass drivers
- Driver Size
- 5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.3 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 246 × 1037 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 23 kg (51 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, white, walnut
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 39-22000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions