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Mark & Daniel AB-D1269 Super Tweeters I first heard a pair of these a few years back when they were attached to a pair of 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. The difference it made at my friend's house was startling. Altogether more alive and interesting and engaging. But later on, when I finally purchased these v
A$750 is fair to slightly attractive if these are the older Mach floorstanders, but I wouldn’t call it a steal without the exact model and condition, because the Mach range spans very different sizes and capabilities. The Mach 3/4/5/9 family is well regarded for big, lively presentation, good sensitivity, and easy driveability, so the right pair can still be a lot of speaker for the money.
If they’re complete and the drivers, surrounds, and cabinets are clean, the upside is straightforward: these are classic Wharfedales that can deliver scale and punch with modest amplification, especially in a larger room. The main thing to verify is the exact model badge, plus woofer foam/rubber, tweeter output, and any water damage or veneer repairs, because condition matters more than usual on vintage floorstanders; if they’re tidy, this reads as a solid enthusiast buy rather than a risk.
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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