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Wharfedale Linton 85th anniversary Floorstanding Loudspeakers Well known speaker. Deserves its praise. These are in immaculate faultless condition. With stands. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: Cash Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By christopher 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,570 Date: June 10, 2025Jun 10
The Linton 85th is a standout modern classic, and A$1,570 is on the fair side if it’s complete and clean. New pricing here is roughly A$2,000–A$4,100 depending on the seller and whether stands are included, so used pairs commonly land around the low-to-mid A$1,000s; this ask sits near the middle of that band rather than being a bargain.
What makes them worth chasing is the easy, room-friendly balance: big, relaxed bass for an 8-inch three-way, excellent timing, and that warm-but-open Wharfedale presentation that flatters everything from jazz to rock. If the stands are included and the cabinets/grilles are tidy, it’s a sensible buy. At this price, just confirm the pair is matched, the drivers are original, and there’s no cabinet damage or missing stands.
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Wharfedale traces its roots to 1932, when Gilbert Briggs, a music enthusiast and audio pioneer, crafted his first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. Named after the scenic Wharfedale valley along the River Wharfe, the company quickly gained traction among radio enthusiasts, winning early competitions and expanding to a factory near Bradford by 1933. Sold to the Rank Organisation in 1958, with Briggs managing until 1965, Wharfedale evolved from wartime subcontracting to postwar dominance in high-fidelity audio, blending British engineering heritage with relentless innovation.
The brand remains synonymous with loudspeakers, pioneering designs like the roll surround cone in the late 1950s, ceramic magnets in 1962, and the acoustic suspension system in the 1960s for deeper bass in compact cabinets. Iconic models such as the Linton, Denton, and enduring Diamond series—launched in 1981—define its core. While it briefly ventured into amplifiers, receivers, turntables, tuners, and even televisions or DVD players until 2008, Wharfedale now focuses exclusively on audio equipment under the International Audio Group.
Wharfedale occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, celebrated for delivering exceptional value, musicality, and build quality that punches above its price point. Far from high-end esoterica or vintage collector bait, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking reliable, globally recognized performance without boutique premiums, its classics like the Diamonds remaining staples for generations of audiophiles.
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