Wharfedale AURA C is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in October 2023. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale AURA C has an MSRP of 1799$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale AURA C is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| 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.)
Wharfedale AURA C Lifestyle
Wharfedale's AURA Series of Loudspeakers
AURA C 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.
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Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers
Wharfedale AURA Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale AURA C Speaker
Wharfedale AURA C has a Frequency response range of 48-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how AURA C's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale AURA C's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wharfedale AURA C 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 C with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Wharfedale AURA C is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale AURA C plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale AURA C
Even though the nominal impedance of the AURA C is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.6 ohms Wharfedale AURA C so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wharfedale AURA C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–200 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
AURA C has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Wharfedale AURA C Back View
Wharfedale AURA C External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale AURA C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12inch x 26-1/4inch x 15-3/4inch (305.0 x 667.0 x 401.0mm ).
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 C is approximately 2674.7cm2 / 414.6inch2.
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WeightThe Wharfedale AURA C weighs 27.27kg / 60lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how AURA C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $2000
How does the Wharfedale AURA C compare to the Wharfedale AURA C?
One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale AURA C is the AURA C which is located one step higher in Wharfedale's Passive Center Channel selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale AURA C vs AURA C for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale AURA C 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 C is a side-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Wharfedale AURA C is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White Gloss.
Does the Wharfedale AURA C come with a Grille?
AURA C 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 C is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Wharfedale AURA C with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale AURA C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AURA C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- Base
- 2 Jumper wires
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Pair of white gloves
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale AURA C.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale AURA C, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale AURA C
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale AURA C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale AURA C
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.