Most famous Loudspeaker
Wharfedale is proud to present this 85th Anniversary Edition of one of the brand’s most famous and popular loudspeakers – the Denton.
Gilbert Briggs, who founded Wharfedale in 1932, turned the company into one of the most famous loudspeaker brands in the world by concentrating on quality and value for money.
The Wharfedale Denton exemplified these two edicts, balancing fine craftsmanship, natural sound quality and affordability inside a compact loudspeaker that was bought in its millions right across the globe.
The original Denton went on to further other models based on its highly popular formula, the Denton 3 being the last of the line…
…until now!
Classic bookshelf tradition
Denton 85th Anniversary is a two-way speaker in the classic bookshelf tradition, beautifully hand veneered in Mahogany by Wharfedale cabinet makers with an inset front baffle and traditional Tungsten cloth grille.
Underneath the traditional exterior, however, the Denton 85th Anniversary is bang up to date and utilises a mixture of traditional and advanced technology. The bass unit features Wharfedale’s innovative woven Kevlar cone mounted on a rigid die-cast chassis, this combination delivers a rich, detailed bass/midrange output with superb dynamic performance. High frequencies are handled by a woven textile soft-dome treble unit with high flux ferrite magnet, engineered for smooth, detailed HF extension.
Seamless musical output
These drive units are combined by a highly researched crossover that is near inaudible to the listener, resulting in a coherent, seamless musical output that is both thrilling and natural in its rendition of any source material.
The original Denton was well known for its warm, rich and natural sounding character and the 85th Anniversary Edition retains that character but imbues it with an open, detailed performance that will entice you to explore your whole music collection.
Veritably a modern classic!
Back in Black
Now available in a new contemporary Black Oak finish; the Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary represents one of the most iconic models in the long history of Wharfedale loudspeakers. A model that embodied the Wharfedale pioneering research through the 60s, 70s and 80s.
| Model | DENTON 85 |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Type | Bass reflex |
| Transducer Complement | 2-way |
| Bass Driver | 6.5"(165mm) black woven Kevlar cone |
| Treble Driver | 1"(25mm) soft dome |
| Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m) | 88dB |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20-120W |
| Peak SPL | 95dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.8Ω |
| Frequency Response(+/-3dB) | 45Hz ~ 20kHz |
| Bass Extension(-6dB) | 40Hz |
| Crossover Frequency | 3.1kHz |
| Cabinet Volume | 13.5L |
| Dimensions H x W x D | 340 x 240x (275+12) mm |
| Net Weight | 9.0kg/pcs |
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FAQs
Where can I purchase?
Wharfedale speakers are globally renowned for their exceptional quality and performance. To find a dealer near you, please visit our Global Distributors page. If you're in the UK, you can directly check our UK Dealers list.
How do I contact customer support?
If you encounter any issues with your Wharfedale speakers, the quickest way to get assistance is to reach out to the dealer from whom you purchased. For sales and product inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page for further assistance.
How long is the warranty coverage?
All Wharfedale products come with a standard 3-year warranty. To qualify for an extended 3-year warranty, you must register your product within 90 calendar days from the date of purchase. For more details, please visit our Warranty page.