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Wharfedale Diamond 240C Centre Speaker Wharfedale Diamond 240C Centre Channel (Rosewood Colour) Wonderful Sounding speaker… Very clear & accurate The speaker is in mint condition. I look after my equipment & take pride in my HiFi gear Purchased in early January 2023 from Audio Visual Revolution & only selling due to upgrade It will come with manual, original box and packaging Pick up in Rye area or Dandenong South. Happy to meet half way if not too far out. Thanks & happy to answer any questions Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: PayPal, EFT or cash on Pickup Region/State:
At A$600, this sits a bit above the current used median of A$507 and above the 75th percentile at A$536, so it reads ambitious rather than a bargain. For a centre channel in like_new condition, that is not outrageous, but it is priced at the top end of what comparable AUD listings have been asking.
What makes it appealing is the Wharfedale Diamond line’s reputation for smooth, easy-to-listen-to voicing and good dialogue integration in a matching Diamond home theatre setup. If it’s genuinely clean, with the grille and original packing or feet included, the condition helps support the premium; if you are pairing it with other Diamond speakers, the tonal match is the real upside.
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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