Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary monitor speakers and Music Hall A15.3 amplifier

Tin

Tin

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I've had these for a little over a year but haven't had much time to enjoy them. I'd rather pass them along to somebody that will get good use out of them. Only 2,000 pairs of these Wharfedales were made, most having been sold in Europe. These were made in England and have that warm, detailed, and punchy sound typical of British speakers. Along with them is a Music Hall A15.3 integrated amplifier. Simply hook up your source (iPod, phone, CD player, turntable) and play music. Original boxes and manuals included, will also include stands. I have $1,500 invested in this setup, sacrificing at $750 OBO.

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These Wharfedales sound very, very good. Somebody will get a killer deal, they sound bigger than the EVs, that's for sure. Not only do they sound good, they're beautiful too. Made with real hand rubbed mahogany veneer, something you don't see much on modern speakers. Most of them use wood colored vinyl. These puppies weigh almost 18lb each, very rigid cabinets that have no audible ringing or hollowness when you give them the "knock test". Very high quality. http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/product.php?pid=3 http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/files/brochure/20131112063341_7.pdf
 
Krazybones said:
Bigger, better or Both than the EV's? (Just asking for me)

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They're two different types of speakers, so it's hard to say if one really is better than the other. The Wharfedales use a Kevlar cone woofer and a soft dome tweeter, which gives them a better bass response and overall smoother sound. They work well with a wide assortment of music, both well mastered and poorly mastered. They're fantastic all-rounders and very forgiving with whatever you throw at them.

The EVs are a far different animal. They use lightweight paper cones, a horn tweeter, and a very minimal crossover. The midrange is to die for, but as a result of the materials used, they don't go as deep in their current cabinets and really need an additional 4cu ft to be at their best. According to my calculations, a sealed 8cu ft cabinet is the size needed for optimal bass response. The EVs sound amazing with well mastered tracks, in a 3D/holographic sort of way, but poorly mastered ones will make you plug your ears. They are the least forgiving speaker I've owned, by a long shot.
 
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