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Mooie set wharfedale e70 luidsprekers (vintage, jaren 70/80). Groot en stevig 3-weg speakers klinken warm en vol werken goed en kunnen hard spelen staan op wielen
Condition is unknown, so €490 is only fair if these are clean, working, and ideally unrestored-original; for the E70, that sits below the upper end of the used market, but not low enough to call it a bargain without more detail. Recent references put good pairs around roughly €300–€550 in the UK market when you account for exchange, while especially mint original examples can climb to roughly €700–€800 or more, so this asking price is near the middle-to-upper part of the normal used band.
That’s still a worthwhile buy if you want a big, classic Wharfedale with real scale: the E70 is a rare, large-format vintage speaker with a following for its open, spacious presentation and strong bass weight. The upside is greatest if the cabinets are original, drivers are intact, and the crossovers haven’t been butchered; at this age, a careful check of surrounds, tweeters, and any driver mismatches matters more than cosmetics.
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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