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Old August 22nd 04, 09:13 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Jem Raid
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Default Wharfedale speakers


"Woody" wrote in message
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"Triffid" wrote in message
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James Brownlie pibbled:
Anyone got any idea of quality/ read any reviews on Wharfedale

Denton
speakers. Just found an old pair in my attic.



They started off with Denton 1's which were a little-known single driver
model. Quite sought after on ebay if that's what you've got. They were
square ISTR.

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Never was a Denton 1, in fact never an anything 1 from Wharfedale. How

could
you know it would sell and you might develop it to a MK2?

In respect of the single driver I think you are getting mixed up with the
Shilton which was a mite smaller and had a single driver - the Denton

always
had two.

I've got a pair from mid 70's and dug them out recently for a comparison
with a pair of KEF Cresta 10 (I think they are) of mid 80's vintage, and a
pair of Aegis 1 bought late last year but still boxed. I have to admit

that
in a small environment (the kitchen) the Dentons sounded by far the best
with the Aegis the worst. Put them in an 18x12 lounge where they have to
shout a bit and the strain began to show, far more than on the Aegis 1's.
Having said that I think on balance the Dentons were my preference.


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Woody



Very interesting that you should prefer the single drivers, was it the
sound stage? or a better dynamic range? or a more coherant sound?

You may find this link interesting;
http://fullrangedriver.com/tiki-page...FullrangeIntro

Jem

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