Wharfedale AURA 3 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Wharfedale. It features a 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 2 x 5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 39-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Wharfedale AURA 3 has an MSRP of 3999$ per pair.
What size of room is the Wharfedale AURA 3 speaker good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Wharfedale AURA 3 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
What are the speakers in Wharfedale's AURA Series?
AURA 3 is a member of Wharfedale's AURA series of Passive speakers. Borrowing heavily from the advanced technology of the elite ELYSIAN research project, AURA features the Wharfedale AMT high frequency transducer, glass fibre matrix midrange and bass cones, the SLPP ports system and multi-layer cabinets Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers
Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers
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What is the Frequency Response of the Wharfedale AURA 3 speaker?
Wharfedale AURA 3 has a Frequency response range of 39-22k Hz at ±3dB (28Hz at -6dB) and Power Range of up to 150 watts. At a minimum frequency of 39 Hz, AURA 3 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Wharfedale AURA 3, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how AURA 3's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale AURA 3's 39Hz:
What is the Crossover frequency of Wharfedale AURA 3?
AURA 3 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 460Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3300Hz.
What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Wharfedale AURA 3? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?
Wharfedale AURA 3's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.1 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of 6 Ohms makes the Wharfedale AURA 3 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of Wharfedale AURA 3 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of Wharfedale AURA 3
Even though the nominal impedance of the AURA 3 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.1 ohms Wharfedale AURA 3 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Wharfedale AURA 3:
Input Type
AURA 3 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.
Wharfedale AURA 3 Back View
Wharfedale AURA 3 External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale AURA 3 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40-3/4inch x 13-3/8inch x 13-13/16inch (1036.0 x 340.0 x 351.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale AURA 3 is approximately 1193.4cm2 / 185.0inch2.
WeightThe Wharfedale AURA 3 weighs 23.05kg / 50.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AURA 3's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
How does the Wharfedale AURA 3 compare to the Wharfedale AURA 4?
One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale AURA 3 is the AURA 4 which is located one step higher in Wharfedale's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale AURA 3 vs AURA 4 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale AURA 3 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Multi-layer wood finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Wharfedale AURA 3 is a bottom-firing port speaker
Available colors
Wharfedale AURA 3 is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White Gloss.
Does the Wharfedale AURA 3 come with a Grille?
AURA 3 comes with magnetic grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the AURA 3 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Wharfedale AURA 3 with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale AURA 3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AURA 3:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 Grilles4 Terminal-jumpers8 Spike feet8 Collars 8 Knobs8 Protective discsPair of white glovesUser Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale AURA 3.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale AURA 3, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale AURA 3
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale AURA 3 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale AURA 3
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
Wharfedale AURA 3 Lifestyle