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Offered is „Denton“ 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 6989185831 ends on 06.11.2026 at 12:47 o'clock.
Condition-wise, a new unit at €799 sits above the recent used median of €448 and even above the 75th percentile of €803, so this is ambitious but still close enough to the upper edge to be defensible if it’s genuinely mint, boxed, and from a trusted seller. It is not a bargain against the typical used market; you’re paying near top-of-band money for new-condition peace of mind.
That can still make sense here because these are well-liked, easy-to-place bookshelves with a reputation for an easygoing, musical presentation and broad appeal rather than audiophile fussiness. If the listing includes original packaging, stands/fixings, and proof of light use, the upside is convenience and reduced risk; if not, I’d want the price trimmed because the model is already well covered in the used 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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