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Nieuw in doos: een paar prachtige wharfedale linton 85th anniversary luidsprekers. Deze speakers staan bekend om hun warme, gedetailleerde geluid en klassieke esthetiek. Perfect voor de audiofiel die
€850 is a touch above the typical used market, but not wildly out of line for a desirable pair in decent shape. Against a median of €775 and a 75th percentile of €837, this sits just into ambitious territory rather than bargain territory.
These are well-liked speakers for their full, easygoing presentation, generous midrange, and room-friendly scale, so buyers do pay a premium when the finish and cosmetics are clean. If the pair is complete, unmodified, and the cabinets are tidy, it can still be a sensible buy; just expect a little room to negotiate rather than treating €850 as a steal.
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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