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Wharfedale Diamond 11.4 (Black Pair) Floorstanding Loudspeakers With a POWERFUL crisp sound, the speakers feature: Bass and midrange driver baskets with a network of ribs for added strength, improving among other things transient impact. Massive magnet designs improving sensitivity and control of the cone movement. Specially shaped single-forged pole piece with copper cap controls the magnetic flux and reducing low distortion through the critical midrange area. Progressive suspension featuring lightweight foamed surround for an extended midrange response. Super-long-throw voice c
This is a buyer’s market if the pair is complete and in clean working order, because a used Diamond 11.4 typically lands well below original retail, and A$1,100 is only sensible if these are especially tidy or come with stands, boxes, or other extras. With new pricing around A$1,979 at local retail and the model originally sitting in Wharfedale’s higher Diamond 11 floorstanding tier, I’d call A$1,100 fair-to-ambitious rather than a steal.
The 11.4 is well-liked because it’s a genuinely full-range, easy-to-drive 3-way tower: 91dB sensitivity, 8-ohm compatibility, and solid bass extension make it a versatile listen for music or TV. It tends to give a smooth, spacious presentation with better scale than smaller Diamonds, so if the cabinets, drivers, and grilles are clean, there’s real value here. I’d mainly check for driver damage, channel imbalance, and any signs of water or veneer wear.
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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