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Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary Bookshelf Loudspeakers Bought a couple of years ago (second hand) and have been in and out of my system as temporary speakers whilst selling/purchasing other speakers. A fantastic bookshelf speaker and well reviewed. Photos show an unfortunate bit of damage from bumping one speaker off the stands, hence the great price. I do not have the boxes but will ensure safe passage for an interstate buyer. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: paypal/eft/cash Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By Pete Gardner 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $600 Date: April 4, 2025
Is A$600 enough of a discount to make this one a no-brainer? Yes: against your own recent AUD comps, it sits below the A$625 25th percentile and A$51 under the A$651 median, so this reads as a solid buy, not just “fair.” If the condition is genuinely very good and the pair is complete, it’s priced where a buyer can move quickly without feeling overpaying.
These are well-liked speakers for a reason: the Denton 85th Anniversary has that easy, warm Wharfedale balance, with natural midrange tone and a forgiving top end that suits longer listening sessions and a lot of music. At this level, the upside is getting a respected, attractive bookshelf speaker in clean condition for less than typical recent asks; I’d mainly just confirm the grilles, cabinets, and binding posts are all original and tidy before pouncing.
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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