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Wharfedale Aura 2 review by ErinsAudioCorner
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Where so cheap?
Second hand?
No, new. They are cheaper in Europe. i checked a bit more and the price is ~1000 EUR and that is not even the lowest historically
Two points.
- "it is the power response, not the on-axis"; I didn't know that, as Dr. Toole in my understanding tells the contrary
- "a lot of recordings"; he is to change the balance of the record played?
Kind of funny, as the AMT might be chosen for its superiority in some aspect, but actually that is just and only the certain (odd) directivity and then after, exactly that property needs to be addressed with disecting on-axis from power at will. O/k, the tonal balance resulting from power is going to be altered by the individual room, as with every chamber concert, right? Neither switch here, nor there.
And finally the record industry needs to be corrected by speaker manufacturers. We might hope, that none of the studios is going to shape their product to match the speaker, as that would invalidate the effort on the latter side leading to a death spiral ;-)
Where.
Can you provide links.
Ah my bad. i mistook price per piece vs pair. But it is 9990 dkk per pair https://hifi-freaks.dk/products/wharfedale-aura-2
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can get a pair of Aura 4 for ~2400EUR, new of course, and I will be lying if I say I'm not considering it
I'm caught between two stools right now. Aura 2 without stands locally for €1399, or Linton 85's with stands for similar price. Linton Superdooper not an option. Cannot audition at home. I'll use third party stands if I get the Aura, I'm not paying the price for their garish stands
Room is open plan. SWMBO requires hifi and TV at one end, space is 12' x 12', wall on 3 sides, you can see M20 speakers in the photo so this is the arrangement..
Can't have speakers more than 1' ish into room. Much as I prefer the aesthetics of the Linton, I'm thinking the Aura 2 would be the better choice. I like good accurate bass and midrange, not bright, good clarity, and ability to keep pace with complex music from Architect to Zappa. Listening will be mostly seated on sofa, music and cinema. Thoughts from the collective?
Room is open plan. SWMBO requires hifi and TV at one end, space is 12' x 12', wall on 3 sides, you can see M20 speakers in the photo so this is the arrangement..
Can't have speakers more than 1' ish into room. Much as I prefer the aesthetics of the Linton, I'm thinking the Aura 2 would be the better choice. I like good accurate bass and midrange, not bright, good clarity, and ability to keep pace with complex music from Architect to Zappa. Listening will be mostly seated on sofa, music and cinema. Thoughts from the collective?
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Can you order both?...send back the loser, it would ensure complete peace of mind....
Unfortunately not. I'm out in the sticks and it's a headache dealing with return shipping. I'll likely go for the Aura 2 this week, 30% discount kinda swings it.
that's the right time then, good luck , I hope they work out well...
Had them a few days now. Paired with the Yamaha A s701. I already love them. Needed positioning just-so. Effortless sound, I'm playing most everything from trip hop dope beat through to acoustic, jazz and orchestral.
They are crap-in, crap-out, but on the well produced tracks they are terrific. They don't do bass-in-your-face, but if it's there they reproduce it. 'Mountains' by Zimmer even had the wife impressed, and she is Finnish, so never admits to anything.
Vocals, acoustic, instruments are like I've not heard before. I had a couple of bright moments on two tracks, but adjusted the speaker angle and this seems to have gone.
Delighted with what I paid for them. They are big units, heaviest stand mounters I've had, lovely finish. Recommended if you like accurate reproduction. For warmer bass heads I'd say look elsewhere
I’ve had both. The lintons are warmer and better for a space you’re moving around in. The Aura2 want you in the sweet spot. I preferred the lintons for mixed/everyday use.
Thanks, did you keep either of them, if not, what are you running now?
I run thru a lot of gear and up until a few hours ago was running some Mofi Sourcepoint 8’s. I have some Philharmonic Ceramic minis coming next month and Polk R200 AE next week.
If Aura 2 are in your budget, I would spend the couple hundred extra for the Super Lintons, they are one of my favorite speakers period.
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