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Deze wharfedale evo 4.2 Speakers zijn in onberispelijke staat. In tegenstelling tot veel bookshelf speakers hebben deze wel een middentonen speaker en produceren ze door de amt tweater een mooi gebala
Condition is unknown, so €500 lands right on the market’s center of gravity for recent used comparables: basically fair, with a little room for negotiation if the speakers aren’t mint or if shipping/pickup is inconvenient. It is not a steal, but it is also not asking you to overpay.
That makes sense for a well-regarded floorstander that’s usually bought for easy placement, a roomy soundstage, and a refined, musical presentation rather than brute force. If the cabinets, grilles, and drivers are clean and the original spikes/feet are included, this is a sensible buy; if anything is missing or worn, the price should move a bit closer to €396 than €504.
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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