Wharfedale Denton 80 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2025. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
An 80th-anniversary Denton: 125 mm woven Kevlar and a 25 mm textile dome in a mahogany veneer cabinet with a grey tungsten cloth grille.
The speaker has a frequency range of 44-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Wharfedale Denton 80 has an MSRP of 599$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Denton 80 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 | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
DENTON 80 is a member of Wharfedale's Heritage series of Passive speakers. To celebrate its history, Wharfedale has established the Heritage Series, recreations of famous models from its past, entirely re-engineered using contemporary techniques and materials. The range of Heritage speakers consists of the Denton 80, the Denton 85th Anniversary Edition, Linton and the latest installment of the Dovedale. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Wharfedale Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Denton 80 Speaker
Wharfedale Denton 80 has a Frequency response range of 44-24k Hz and Power Range of 20-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, DENTON 80 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how DENTON 80'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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Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Denton 80?
The crossover frequency of the DENTON 80 is set to 2300Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Denton 80's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Wharfedale Denton 80 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Wharfedale Denton 80 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Wharfedale Denton 80 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Wharfedale Denton 80 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
25–100 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
DENTON 80 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 Denton 80 External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Denton 80 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-5/8 x 7-7/8 x 12inch (320.0 x 200.0 x 305.0mm ).
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 80 is approximately 610.0cm2 / 94.6inch2.
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WeightThe Wharfedale Denton 80 weighs 7.90kg / 17.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how DENTON 80's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $750
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Denton 80 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Mahogany red veneer 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 Denton 80 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Wharfedale Denton 80 is available in Mahogany with grey tungsten cloth grille.
Wall Mounting
DENTON 80 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wharfedale Denton 80 come with a Grille?
DENTON 80 comes with grilles. 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Denton 80.
- 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Denton 80 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Denton 80
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.