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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
The E70 has a strong vintage reputation and is scarce enough that clean, original pairs still attract real money, so €490 lands in fair-to-strong territory rather than cheap. Recent asking/comps cluster around roughly €450–€700 for examples in decent shape, with nicer or fully original pairs pushing higher, so this is not a bargain-bin listing but it is not out of line either.
What makes it worthwhile is the classic big Wharfedale balance: generous scale, smooth midrange, and easy listenability that suits long sessions better than flashier modern speakers. If the cabinets are tidy and the drivers are original and healthy, the upside is real; just verify foam/surround condition, driver matching, and any evidence of past repairs, since those are the things that separate a solid buy from an expensive project.
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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