WH-D8 vs Paradigm Defiance V8
The Defiance V8's power @ 8ω is 75W against the WH-D8's 70W and its impedance 8.3Ω against 5Ω. Both share high-frequency extension (200 Hz) and woofer (8").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$449
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About the WH-D8
The Wharfedale WH-D8 is a compact active subwoofer designed for music and home cinema systems, using an 8-inch long-throw driver in a vented enclosure to deliver fast, controlled bass. It features low-level stereo inputs and a dedicated LFE input, auto on/standby, phase inversion, and an adjustable low-pass filter for integration with main speakers. Current marketplace listings show it available at around $499, while retailer listings have also shown higher prices such as $649.00 for the same model.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Impedance
- 5Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 200 Hz
- Power Handling
- 150W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 70W @ 8Ω
- Input Impedance
- 20Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 40 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 268 × 330 × 327 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.6 kg (19 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black woodgrain, White pebble grain
Key Specifications
Impedance: 5Ω
Power: 70W
Frequency: 30-200 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions