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Wharfedale AURA 4 Review
Wharfedale AURA 4

Main Features

  • 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer
  • 37-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range: up to 200watts
  • Weight:54.01 lbs / 24.55 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 43-1/2"x14-1/2"x15-5/8" / 1105.0 x 369.0 x 397.0mm
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Wharfedale AURA 4 Review
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Wharfedale AURA 4 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 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 37-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale AURA 4 has an MSRP of 4999$ per pair.

What size of room is the Wharfedale AURA 4 speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Wharfedale AURA 4 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-fieldBad
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomPoor

(* 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 4 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
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Wharfedale AURA 2
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42-22k Hz 88 dB6Ω 1 x 6.5"
Wharfedale AURA 1
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48-22k Hz 86 dB6Ω 1 x 5"
Wharfedale AURA 4
37-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Wharfedale AURA 3
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39-22k Hz 88 dB6Ω 2 x 5"
Wharfedale AURA CS
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56-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 5"
Wharfedale AURA C
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48-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 6.5"
Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers
Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers


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What is the Frequency Response of the Wharfedale AURA 4 speaker?

Wharfedale AURA 4 has a Frequency response range of 37-22k Hz at ±3dB (26Hz at -6dB) and Power Range of up to 200 watts. At a minimum frequency of 37 Hz, AURA 4 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 4, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how AURA 4's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale AURA 4's 37Hz:

  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ AURA 4)
  • GoldenEar Triton Five with Low Frequency of 26 Hz (Compare w/ AURA 4)
  • Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G with Low Frequency of 27 Hz (Compare w/ AURA 4)
  • KLH Concord with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ AURA 4)
  • SVS Ultra Tower with Low Frequency of 28 Hz (Compare w/ AURA 4)


What is the Crossover frequency of Wharfedale AURA 4?

AURA 4 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 475Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3300Hz.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Wharfedale AURA 4? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Wharfedale AURA 4's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms but can go down to as low as 3.1 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 89 dB.

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Nominal Impedance of 4 Ohms means that the Wharfedale AURA 4 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Wharfedale AURA 4 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

89dB of Wharfedale AURA 4 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Minimum Impedance of Wharfedale AURA 4

Even though the nominal impedance of the AURA 4 is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.1 ohms Wharfedale AURA 4 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 4:

  • Integrated Amps under 3000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 10000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

AURA 4 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 4 Back View
Wharfedale AURA 4 Back View

Wharfedale AURA 4 External Dimensions and Weight

Wharfedale AURA 4 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 43-1/2inch x 14-1/2inch x 15-5/8inch (1105.0 x 369.0 x 397.0mm ).

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 4 is approximately 1464.9cm2 / 227.1inch2.

Weight

The Wharfedale AURA 4 weighs 24.55kg / 54lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AURA 4's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

Weight
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Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
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Cabinet type and Materials

Wharfedale AURA 4 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 4 is a bottom-firing port speaker

Available colors

Wharfedale AURA 4 is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White Gloss.

Does the Wharfedale AURA 4 come with a Grille?

AURA 4 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 4 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Wharfedale AURA 4  with Grille
Wharfedale AURA 4 with Grille

What's in the Box of Wharfedale AURA 4?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of AURA 4:
  • 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 4 Terminal-jumpers
  • 8 Spike feet
  • 8 Collars 8 Knobs
  • 8 Protective discs
  • Pair of white gloves
  • User Manual
  • Recommended Accessories

    Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale AURA 4.

    • Speaker Cable and Connectors
      • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
      • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
      • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
    • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolatorsmore affordable options too.
    • Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.

    User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale AURA 4, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Wharfedale AURA 4

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale AURA 4 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Wharfedale AURA 4

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

    Wharfedale AURA 4  Lifestyle
    Wharfedale AURA 4 Lifestyle

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Wharfedale AURA 4
    What is the External Dimensions of Wharfedale AURA 4
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Wharfedale AURA 4
    is the Wharfedale AURA 4 an easy to drive speaker?



    Wharfedale AURA 4 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandWharfedale
    Full Model NameWharfedale AURA 4
    Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
    Power Rangeup to 200 watts
    Sensitivity89 dB
    Impedance4 ohms
    Max SPL107 dB
    Frequency Response37-22k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size6.5-inch
    Woofer CompositionGlass Fiber Matrix
    Woofer SurroundRubber
    Tweeter Size1.0625 x 3.5-inch
    Tweeter TypeAMT (Ribbon)
    Midrange Size4-inch
    Crossover freq475Hz, 3.3kHz
    Port Positionbottom

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeBinding post
    Biamp InputsYes
    Port Positionbottom
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height1105.0mm ( 43-1/2-inch)
    Width369.0mm ( 14-1/2-inch)
    Depth397.0mm ( 15-5/8-inch)
    Height1105.0mm ( 43-1/2-inch)
    Weight24.55kg ( 54.01 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishMulti-layer wood
    Available ColorsPiano Black,Piano Walnut,White Gloss
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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