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Offered is „Elysian1 - Hochglanz Schwarz -“ by Wharfedale as exhibit from the category „Compact Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1674465541 ends on 20.10.2026 at 06:18 o'clock.
Good condition at €2,998 puts this right on the median of the recent EUR comps, so it reads as a fair, market-level ask rather than a bargain or an overreach. With the 25th percentile at €1,749 and the 75th at €3,100, this is priced comfortably within the normal used range for the model.
That makes it a sensible buy if the pair is clean, complete, and has been treated well. This is a well-regarded high-end bookshelf speaker with an AMT tweeter and substantial cabinet/driver heft, so it can deliver real scale, detail, and bass authority for its size. At this price, the main upside is getting into a flagship-tier design without paying new-retail money; just confirm driver condition, grilles, and any original packaging or stands if included.
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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