In this review, we will be comparing AURA 2 and SourcePoint 10, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and MoFi.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale AURA 2 and MoFi SourcePoint 10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale AURA 2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer
- 42-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Weight:20.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 561.0" x 11-1/4" x 15-13/16"( 561.0 x 286.0 x 402.0mm )
MoFi SourcePoint 10 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter
- 10" Paper-pulp Woofer
- 42-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 91dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:21.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 572.0" x 14.5" x 16"( 572 x 368 x 406mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale AURA 2 and MoFi SourcePoint 10 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Wharfedale AURA 2 |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale AURA 2 and MoFi SourcePoint 10 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that AURA 2 is a 3-way design whereas the SourcePoint 10 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Wharfedale AURA 2 |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.0625 x 3.5-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 10-inch
|
AURA 2 features a 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 520Hz, 4.5kHz. On the other hand, the SourcePoint 10 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 10" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz.
Frequency Response
AURA 2 has a frequency range of 42-22k Hz whereas SourcePoint 10 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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
AURA 2 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the SourcePoint 10 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. AURA 2 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the SourcePoint 10's is rated at 91dB. This 3 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint 10 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale AURA 2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
AURA 2 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas AURA 2 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the SourcePoint 10.
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
AURA 2 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SourcePoint 10 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale AURA 2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
MoFi SourcePoint 10's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
AURA 2 has a bottom firing port whereas SourcePoint 10 has a rear firing ports. Wharfedale AURA 2's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to MoFi SourcePoint 10 with its rear-firing port.
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 Wharfedale AURA 2's and MoFi SourcePoint 10's external dimensions. Wharfedale AURA 2 has external dimensions of 561.0 x 286.0 x 402.0mm ( 22-1/16inch x 11-1/4inch x 15-13/16inch ) whereas MoFi SourcePoint 10 has external dimensions of 572 x 368 x 406mm ( 22.5 x 14.5 x 16 inch) .
MoFi SourcePoint 10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 82mm wider, 11mm taller and 20mm deeper than Wharfedale AURA 2.
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 Wharfedale AURA 2 is approximately 1149.7cm2 / 178.2inch2 and base area of the MoFi SourcePoint 10 is approximately 1552.0cm2 / 240.6inch2. The AURA 2 requires 26% less surface area than the SourcePoint 10 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.