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Offered is „Elysian 1 - Hochglanz Schwarz + Hochglanz Weiß - (Paar)“ by Wharfedale as new device from the category „Compact Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8861361455 ends on 19.10.2026 at 06:24 o'clock.
Marked as “EUR” condition (essentially new), the €3,199 asking price sits just above the 75th percentile (€3,112) of three recent comparable EUR listings, making it ambitious rather than fair for a used unit; the median used price is €3,011, and the 25th percentile is only €1,756, so this is priced closer to new-market territory than typical used value.
That doesn’t automatically disqualify it: the Elysian 1 is a respected standmount praised for its Air Motion Transformer tweeter’s smooth, low-distortion treble and its coated fiberglass bass cone’s tight, musical low end, delivering a refined, detailed sound that competes well above its price class. If this is original-owner stock with full accessories and no cabinet or driver issues, the slight premium over median used prices can be justified for a near-new pair that avoids the wear and uncertainty of older used speaker sales.
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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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