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Offered is „Elysian 4“ by Wharfedale as new device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9785247955 ends on 28.10.2026 at 09:39 o'clock.
Condition looks clean, and at €8,499 this sits just under your €8,564 median and inside the recent €8,160–€8,629 band, so it reads as a fair-to-strong buy rather than a bargain-basement score. It’s not below the 25th percentile, but it is close enough to the middle that I’d treat it as sensibly priced for a premium pair with extras.
That’s especially true because these are widely regarded as flagship-level Wharfedales: big scale, refined treble from the AMT, and genuinely full-range bass and image size when partnered well. The included cables/accessories add a little value and reduce hassle, so if the cabinets, drivers, and finish are tidy, this is a worthwhile pickup for someone wanting high-end performance without chasing a deep-discount used listing.
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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