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Wharfedale EVO 4.2 Standmount Loudspeakers These are 3 way bookshelf speakers (standmounters), walnut finishPurchased Aug 2023 from Apollo Hi Fi Marrickville NSW87db sensitivity54Hz-22kHz13.4 kg ***I do not have the original boxes/packaging so pick up is preferred @ this point*** The speakers are in mint conditionDual speaker posts on rear (speakers are bi-wire able) - the standard jumper posts are included as per the last pic, those white gloves came with the speakersThe chord jumper cables in photo 6 are not included** I have dropped the asking price here substantially as i would like to mov
Against the recent AUD comparables, this is a strong deal: A$650 sits well below the A$1,178 25th percentile and far under the A$1,455 median, so it reads as bargain territory rather than merely fair. It’s not just cheap on paper; it’s cheap by a wide enough margin that a buyer can focus on condition and setup rather than stretching on price.
That makes it attractive because the EVO4.4 is a well-liked floorstander for its open, spacious presentation and easy listenability, with enough scale to suit a proper stereo room without needing to chase entry-level compromises. In like new condition, the upside is obvious: you’re paying a fraction of the going market for a speaker that should still deliver serious performance, especially if the original grilles, boxes, and spikes are included.
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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