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zwei passive Lautsprecher vom Typ Wharfedale Programme 52, bei denen es sich um Einbaulautsprecher handelt (die üblicherweise in Restaurants, Schulen oder Geschäftsräumen an der Wand oder an der Decke angebracht werden).
At €250, this looks like a strong bargain against the available Wharfedale comparables: it is well below the €538 25th-percentile asking price and far below the €1,051 median. The catch is that the title gives no model, so the comparison is broad rather than model-specific; confirm exactly what these are before committing.
Wharfedale’s passive speakers are generally well regarded for an easy, balanced presentation and good value, with models ranging from compact hi-fi monitors to substantial floorstanders. Ask for the model number, clear photos of the drivers and cabinets, and confirmation that both tweeters, woofers, terminals, and grilles are intact. If they are a matched stereo pair in genuinely clean working order, €250 is compelling; the missing model detail is the only real reason to pause.
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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