In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK6 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Super Denton is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 and Wharfedale Super Denton first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter
- 2" Midrange
- 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer
- 33-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 105 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:100.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1347.0" x 31-1/4" x 28-1/4"( 1347.0 x 794.0 x 718.0mm )
Wharfedale Super Denton Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2" Midrange
- 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer
- 2" Midrange
- 52-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:25-120watts
- Weight:9.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 360.0" x 9-11/16" x 11-5/8"( 360 x 246 x 295mm )
AK6 and Super Denton are members of Wharfedale's Heritage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Klipsch Heritage Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 and Wharfedale Super Denton compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both AK6 and Super Denton are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 |
Wharfedale Super Denton |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 2-inch |
1 x 2-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 15-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
AK6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression Tractrix horn Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 1 x 15" fiber-composite with a trihedral exponential folded horn Woofer . On the other hand, the Super Denton features a 1" woven textile Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 940Hz and 4.6kHz.
Frequency Response
AK6 has a frequency range of 33-20k Hz whereas Super Denton has a frequency range of 52-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 33Hz, the AK6 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Super Denton's min frequency of 52Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
AK6 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Super Denton which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. AK6 sensitivity is rated at 105 dB and the Super Denton's is rated at 87 dB. This 18 dB difference makes the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale Super Denton, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
AK6 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas AK6 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the Super Denton.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both AK6 and Super Denton features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Wharfedale Super Denton's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Klipsch Klipschorn AK6's and Wharfedale Super Denton's external dimensions. Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 has external dimensions of 1347.0 x 794.0 x 718.0mm ( 53 x 31-1/4 x 28-1/4inch) whereas Wharfedale Super Denton has external dimensions of 360 x 246 x 295mm ( 14-1/8inch x 9-11/16inch x 11-5/8inch ) .
Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 548mm wider, 987mm taller and 423mm deeper than Wharfedale Super Denton.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 and Wharfedale Super Denton in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 and Wharfedale Super Denton Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is approximately 5700.9cm2 / 883.6inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Super Denton is approximately 725.7cm2 / 112.5inch2. The AK6 requires 686% more surface area than the Super Denton which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch Klipschorn AK6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AK6:
2 Loudspeaker cabinets2 Subwoofer cabinets2 GrillesOwners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Super Denton?
Here are the items that come with the Super Denton:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 4 Jumper-bars (pre-installed) 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet Pair of white cloth gloves User Manual