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Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary Standmount Loudspeakers Wharfdale Lintons with matching stands in immaculate condition. i have the original boxes, thus postage is possible at additional cost. Given there are 4 boxes, may turn out to be expensive though. Many great reviews out there for these speakers, a quick google will have you inundated 🙂 Any questions, please feel free to message me cheers! Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: cash on pick up, EFT Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By ScottR 5 Comments Secure Ad AUD $2,000 Date: September 8, 20241 yr
Should you pay A$2,000 for these, or wait for a better one? Against your own market data, that asking price is well above the typical used range: the median is A$1,406, the 75th percentile is A$1,602, and this listing sits about A$398 over the high end of that spread, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair.
That said, these are highly regarded speakers for a reason: they deliver a big, warm, easy-to-like presentation with strong midrange tone and solid bass for the size, and the anniversary version has a real following. If the set is genuinely like new, with boxes, grilles, and matching stands or other extras, it has some premium appeal — but at A$2,000, I’d want a standout package or perfect provenance to justify it.
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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