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Te koop aangeboden bij used products alphen aan den rijn: wharfedale 505.2 Speakers 100w specificaties: vermogen: 80w rms / 100w piek impedantie: 8 ohm gevoeligheid: 86 db frequentiebereik: 40 hz – 22
At €100, this Wharfedale 505.2 bookshelf pair is ambitious compared to the typical used market, sitting well above the €73 median and the €86 75th percentile from your recent EUR comparables. Since the condition is listed as unknown, the price lacks the cushion needed to justify exceeding the 75th percentile; a clean unit would need to be under €80 to feel like a strong deal, while anything near €60–€70 would be fair-to-great. Without confirmed condition or accessories, €100 feels risky unless the seller can prove original-owner care or include a matching stand.
The 505.2 remains a well-regarded entry-level classic for its smooth, balanced midrange and tight bass, making it a solid choice for small rooms or desktop setups. Its 4.5kHz crossover helps keep the treble natural without harshness, a trait many still praise today. If this pair is truly in excellent shape with original grilles and no foam degradation, the sonic upside could justify the stretch, but buyers should verify the condition before committing at this price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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