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Angeboten wird „Elysian 2 - Hochglanz weiß“ von Wharfedale als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Kompaktlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4193974999 endet am 22.07.2026 um 06:24 Uhr.
The ELYSIAN 2 is a serious upper-tier bookshelf speaker, and at €4,588 this asking price sits above the 75th percentile of your recent EUR comps, so it reads ambitious rather than fair. With a median of €3,680 and a 75th percentile of €4,128, it’s asking a meaningful premium over the typical used range, so I’d only lean in if the condition and package are genuinely exceptional.
That said, this is a well-regarded design for buyers who want refined, spacious sound with strong bass weight and a more “big speaker” presentation than most standmounts can manage. In good condition, the upside is real if it includes the original box, stands, and accessories, since these are the kind of speakers people tend to keep. I’d still want evidence of careful ownership and a clean cosmetic/mechanical check before paying above-market.
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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