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Van € 1.249 Voor € 799,- de wharfedale linton is een luidspreker met een geschiedenis die teruggaat tot 1965. Het ontwerp werd een paar keer bijgewerkt en herzien voordat het in de vroege ja
€799 is ambitious against your used-market anchor: it’s well above the €687 75th percentile and nearly double the €436 median, so I’d only see it as justified if the pair is exceptionally clean, fully original, and comes with a story that supports premium demand.
That said, these are highly regarded for their big, easygoing sound and room-filling scale, with a presentation that tends to flatter vocals and classic rock more than many compact speakers. If the cabinets, grilles, and drivers are original and tidy, the upside is buying a well-loved design with strong resale recognition; but at this price, I’d want proof of careful ownership, since cosmetics and originality matter a lot more once you’re in premium territory.
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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