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Zu verkaufen stehen hier zwei "Wharfedale Diamond 220" Regallautsprecher in schwarz. Sie sind ca. 10 Jahre alt (ich habe sie neu gekauft) und wurden pfleglich behandelt. Technisch einwandfrei, optisch top. Sie haben nur ein paar ganz leichte, kaum sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren/ oberflächliche Kratzer.
https://www.stereo.de/testergebnis/wharfedale-diamond-220-932/
The DIAMOND 220 is a well-liked entry-level bookshelf from Wharfedale’s Diamond line, and at €170 it is priced well above the recent used comparables you gave me. With a median of €79, a 75th percentile of €102, and only 4 comps behind it, this sits firmly in ambitious territory rather than fair value.
What keeps it interesting is that the 220 is known for an easygoing, balanced presentation with decent warmth and scale for a small speaker, so it can be a very satisfying listen if you want something forgiving and musical. “Excellent” condition helps, but at this price I’d want a truly clean pair and ideally original grilles/boxes or a strong reason for the premium; otherwise, there’s little buyer upside versus waiting for a more sensibly priced set.
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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