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A notably efficient early-’80s two-way, the Wharfedale E20 is a genuinely appealing vintage compact rather than just a nostalgic curiosity. At €110, it looks like a strong deal: comparable used examples cluster around roughly €120–€180, with tidy, original pairs often higher. The price is comfortably below the level usually asked for good examples.
Its 95 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm load and 8-inch woofer make it an easy partner for modest valve or lower-powered solid-state amplifiers, while the tweeter control is useful for room and recording balance. Expect lively, punchy presentation rather than modern ruler-flat refinement, but that is much of the charm. Provided both speakers are original, working cleanly and free from damaged surrounds or abused cabinets, this is a buying opportunity; check that the pair is complete and that the tweeter attenuators operate without crackle.
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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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