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Mark & Daniel AB-D1269 Super Tweeters Not sure that 'super tweeter' is the best description for these units - but seems to be the best fit for this forum. Manufactured originally for the Mark & Daniel 'Maximus Monitor' stand-mount speakers. The design basically goes way back to Gilbert Brigg's (Wharfedale founder) upward-firing speakers (eg his Column 8s). The idea is to aim the tweeter at a suspended upside-down metal cone to disperse the HF in a 360 degree horizontal plane and add 'air' to the sound. Can be used with other brands. The M&D website (http://mark-daniel.com/index.asp?ProID=65&t
It’s a buyer’s market if these are the Wharfedale Mark speakers I’m thinking of, but the exact model is too vague to benchmark confidently from the title alone. At A$550, the asking price is hard to judge without the specific Mark version, so I’d treat it as reasonable only if the seller can confirm the model, driver complement, and working condition.
Wharfedale’s better vintage passive speakers are often valued for a smooth, easygoing balance rather than flashy detail, so the appeal is usually in musicality and build quality. If this pair is original, complete, and fully functioning, the upside is a solid classic listen with decent resale stability; if not, the main buyer check is simple: verify all drivers play cleanly, cabinets are intact, and any original grilles or badges are present.
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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