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FS: Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary in Europe

TheBatsEar

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I bought these speakers because i was interested in whether their build quality was like the Linton 85 (it is) and whether they sound the same (they don't).

They can be bought for 700€ and up in Germany. I bought them used and sell them now for 350€ plus shipping to anyone that is interested.

The speakers haven't been measured anywhere, as far as i can tell, but a Youtuber has some homemade graphs (link at the end). However, the measurements are with room influence, so you have to be aware.

I personally like them, but i like my Linton 85th better. Build quality is very nice i think. I'm not aware of any signs of usage.

Payment is done via bank transfer or Paypal.
Free delivery by yours truly in and around Duisburg/Germany. :)
Estimated shipping with DHL:
Within Germany20€
Within EU32€
UK+Switzerland49€
None-EU Europe53€
North/Middle/South America143€
Australia173€ :p
Rest of the WorldJust ask
The customs declaration will say "used loudspeakers", value 350€ (that is also what they will be insured with).

Here are some pics, excuse the washed out colors, it's real black in reality, i assure you. Jam for reference:
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The manual:
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The box:
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And some more detail pics:
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Link to measurements:
 
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These are still available.
 
Hi. How are you getting on with these?

Im asking because im considering buying them (got the nod from the misses). But ive been reading about the HF's above 6HZ being pretty harsh/sibilant.

Cheers
 
Hi. How are you getting on with these?
I liked them, but they are in their box now for some time. They are still available and listed at Kleinanzeigen, a large german classified board. I think the pics look a bit washed out, the speakers look dark grey on them.
I have to take new pics that show their good looks.

Im asking because im considering buying them (got the nod from the misses). But ive been reading about the HF's above 6HZ being pretty harsh/sibilant.
Can't say that i heard or measured any such harshness, i thought they sounded a lot like the Lintons, except for bass and extreme volumes. Also, maybe the people that heard them used them without grille. It has a specific shape and needs to be on, to sound as intended.
If you have no need for deep bass, they can stand on their own, obviously there isn't much happening below 45Hz or so.
I would always run them with a subwoofer if you want the complete picture. Also PEQ, because every room is different.

Price dropped to 350€ for ASR peeps.
 
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