Wharfedale Denton 1S is a 2-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in May 2026. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Wharfedale Denton 1S has an MSRP of 999$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
Wharfedale's Denton Series of Loudspeakers
Denton 1S is a member of Wharfedale's Denton series of Passive speakers. The Denton are Wharfedale's heritage standmount speakers, with retro wood veneers reviving a classic British design. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Denton 1S Speaker
Wharfedale Denton 1S has a Frequency response range of 50-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, Denton 1S delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Denton 1S's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Denton 1S's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Wharfedale Denton 1S is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Wharfedale Denton 1S is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale Denton 1S plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Wharfedale Denton 1S need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Denton 1S features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Wharfedale Denton 1S External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Denton 1S has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 13inch x 9-5/16inch x 10inch (331.0 x 237.0 x 254.0mm ).
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 Denton 1S is approximately 602.0cm2 / 93.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale Denton 1S, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale Denton 1S Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale Denton 1S virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale Denton 1S Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Wharfedale Denton 1S weighs 6.81kg / 15lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Denton 1S's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1000
Available colors
Wharfedale Denton 1S is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Denton 1S doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Denton 1S?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Denton 1S:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- User's Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Denton 1S.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more 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.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.