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Te koop aangeboden: een wharfedale wh-d8 subwoofer in uitstekende staat. Deze subwoofer is nog aangesloten en kan werkend worden gezien en beluisterd. De nieuwwaarde bedroeg €379. Ideaal om het g
Wharfedale's WH-D8, a compact 8-inch active sub with 70W RMS (150W peak) and solid 30Hz extension, originally retailed new around €300. At €150 used, this hits the sweet spot of the typical second-hand range—€120-€200 for clean examples—making it a fair deal if condition checks out, not a screaming bargain but solid value for taut, musical bass that punches above its budget roots in small rooms or stereo setups.
Before biting, verify the Class-D amp's auto on/off and phase invert functions work smoothly—early units can develop power supply hums after 5+ years—and test all inputs (stereo RCA and LFE) for noise-free signal. Spikes, IEC cord, and manual should be included; inspect the vented cabinet for port buzz or driver surround tears, as these show heavy use.
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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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