Wharfedale Super Denton is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 2" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 52-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Wharfedale Super Denton has an MSRP of 1399$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Super Denton 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 Super Denton Speaker Structure
Wharfedale Super Denton Lifestyle
Wharfedale's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
Super Denton 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.
Wharfedale Heritage Series Speakers
Wharfedale Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker
Wharfedale Super Denton has a Frequency response range of 52-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 52 Hz, Super Denton 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 Super Denton's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Wharfedale Super Denton's Woven Kevlar Woofer
Wharfedale Super Denton's woven textile Soft-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Super Denton?
Super Denton is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 940Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 4600Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Super Denton's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Wharfedale Super Denton 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 87 dB, Wharfedale Super Denton 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.
Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale Super Denton
Even though the nominal impedance of the Super Denton is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.4 ohms Wharfedale Super Denton 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 Super Denton:
Input Type
Super Denton 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.
Wharfedale Super Denton Back View
Wharfedale Super Denton's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Wharfedale Super Denton External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Super Denton has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-1/8inch x 9-11/16inch x 11-5/8inch (360 x 246 x 295mm ).
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 Super Denton is approximately 725.7cm2 / 112.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale Super Denton, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale Super Denton virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe Wharfedale Super Denton weighs 9.20kg / 20.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Super Denton's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $100
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Super Denton has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood 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.
Speaker Feet
Wharfedale Super Denton comes with
8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Wharfedale Super Denton 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 Super Denton is available in Red Mahogany, Black Oak and Walnut.
Wall Mounting
Super Denton doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wharfedale Super Denton come with a Grille?
Super Denton comes with removable cloth 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.
Wharfedale Super Denton with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Super Denton?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Super Denton:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 4 Jumper-bars (pre-installed) 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet Pair of white cloth gloves User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Super Denton.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators 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.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale Super Denton, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale Super Denton
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale Super Denton speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale Super Denton
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Super Denton speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Super Denton
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
Wharfedale Super Denton Lifestyle