We not too long ago detailed how groundbreaking applied sciences and improvements which might be initially seen in high-end hi-fi designs do slowly trickle down into the extra reasonably priced reaches of the market. That, to an extent, appears to be the method concerned within the creation of the Wharfedale Aura sequence, a brand new vary of audio system that takes a lot of its inheritance from the British model’s extra established premium designs.
Wharfedale’s new vary of Aura audio system (which we first glimpsed throughout Excessive Finish Munich 2023) consists of two standmount fashions (the Aura 1 and Aura 2), two floorstanders (the Aura 3 and Aura 4), and two centre audio system for utilizing inside 5.1 dwelling cinema methods (the Aura C and Aura CS). The smaller standmounts are two-way fashions, whereas the bigger standmount and each floorstanders are three-way designs with devoted midrange models accompanying the signature AMT (Air Movement Switch) tweeter.
In line with Wharfedale, the brand new audio system are comparable in dimension to the established EVO4 vary, albeit barely bigger. By way of the interior elements and technical parts such because the the drivers, cupboards and crossover networks, the brand new sequence is instantly influenced by the flagship Wharfedale Elysian sequence.
That aforementioned AMT tweeter is vital to the brand new vary, which is current in all Aura audio system. Wharfedale says the AMT’s folded design permits for a diaphragm that operates over a bigger space, and is ready to ship the excessive frequencies with better effectivity and with higher dynamics.
On the opposite finish of the sonic spectrum, the Aura sequence makes use of bass and midrange cones produced from a woven glass fibre matrix for low mass however excessive rigidity – one other design taken from the Elysian vary. Moreover, the crossover networks within the Aura sequence are designed to scale back electromagnetic interference, whereas Wharfedale’s personal SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) design goals to minimise turbulence and ship a extra environment friendly bass reflex system.
The 2-way Aura 1 standmounter makes use of a 13cm mid/bass driver, whereas the three-way Aura 2 standmounter includes a 10cm midrange driver with a 15cm woofer. The 2 floorstanders use the identical 10cm midrange unit because the Aura 2, with twin 13cm bass drivers for the Aura 3, going as much as two 15cm bass drivers within the bigger Aura 4 floorstander.
Every of the Aura audio system’ cupboards is lacquered and polished, and whereas these clean curves are straightforward on the attention, Wharfedale claims in addition they “assist to disperse the acoustic output of the drive models easily into the room with out undesirable reflections”. Beneath the veneer are layered woods of differing densities designed to minimise panel resonance and cease undesirable inner sound vitality from affecting the drivers’ ahead outputs.
The brand new Wharfedale Aura sequence might be out there from the week of ninth October in a alternative of black, white or walnut wooden veneer. Optionally available stands can be found for the Aura 1 and Aura 2 standmounts. Retail costs are as follows:
- Aura 1: £1499 / $1999 / AU$3499 per pair
- Aura 2: £1999 / $2499 / AU$4499 per pair
- Aura 3: £2999 / $3999 / AU$6499 per pair
- Aura 4: £3999 / $4999 / AU$8999 per pair
- Aura CS: £1099 / $1499 / AU$2499 per pair
- Aura C: £1299 / $1799 / AU$2999 per pair
- Stand for Aura 1: £899 per pair / $1199 / AU$1749 per pair
- Stand for Aura 2: £999 per pair / $1299 / AU$2249 per pair
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