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5.1 Lautsprecher Surround Set "MovieStar DX-
1" bestehend aus 4x Satelliten, 1x Center und
1x Subwoofer. Zustand sehr gut. Abmessungen
(B x H x T): 122 x 190 x 123mm (Satelliten) 292
x 122 x 123mm (Center) 285 x 335 x 320mm
(Subwoofer) Privatverkauf- keine Rücknahme,
Gewährleistung, Garantie etc.
The asking price sits above the recent used median of €401 and is close enough to the upper half of the market that €550 feels a bit ambitious rather than a steal. It is still below the €870 75th percentile, so it is not outrageous, but this is pricing that should be justified by very clean condition and complete kit.
That makes the main appeal the system itself: the DX-1 HCP is a compact, well-regarded home-cinema package, and the sub is a tidy 8-inch, 70W design that suits small rooms and apartment-friendly setups. In excellent condition, a white finish can be genuinely attractive and a clean, lightly used example has real upside for someone wanting an understated, space-saving Wharfedale package; just make sure the sub powers up cleanly, the amp isn’t noisy, and any original leads or feet are included.
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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