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Offered is „Elysian1 Stands - Hochglanz schwarz - (Paar)“ by Wharfedale as new device from the category „Speaker-Stand“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4483098797 ends on 19.10.2026 at 06:31 o'clock.
The Wharfedale Elysian 1 listed at €499 is an undeniable bargain, sitting far below the 25th percentile of €1,756 and offering a massive discount compared to the median of €3,011 found in recent EUR listings. While new retail prices for this model typically hover around €4,995 to €6,495, this asking price is less than one-tenth of the standard cost, making it a genuine steal for any enthusiast.
This speaker is highly regarded for its luxurious design and exceptional performance, utilizing a 3.5″ Air Motion Transformer tweeter and a 7″ coated fiberglass bass driver to deliver clear, dynamic sound with minimal strain. The ability to acquire such a well-loved, high-end standmount speaker at this price point presents a rare buying opportunity, especially if the unit includes original packaging or accessories, with no material caveats to worry about given the deep value.
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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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