The Wharefedale W70 and later, W70D, are known to this day as some of the most classic vintage speakers. This is the later model, the W70D, in a fully sealed acoustic suspension cabinet. This pair is obviously very unique, wrapped in teak from the factory as a special order. If you're familiar with the W70, then you deserve to take a closer look at this pair.
- Production
- 1958-67
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- W70D001
- Orig. MSRP
- $406 (walnut)
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Complete frequency sweep
- Detailed
- Factory Specs
Type 4-way floorstanding loudspeaker in acoustic suspension cabinet
Frequency Response 25 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 96dB
Input Power Minimum 8 watts (IHF, per channel)
Input Power Max 40 watts (IHF, per channel)
System Impedance 4 to 8Ω
Acoustic Controls Continuously variable
Woofer 12 ½" heavy duty woofer
Midbass 8" upper bass/lower midrange
Midrange 5" upper midrange
Tweeter 3" omnidirectional mylar dome tweeter
Crossover 175 Hz (mechanical), 1250 Hz (electrical), 3500 Hz (electrical)
Dimensions 24"W x 20.875"H x 12.375"D
Weight 74 lbs.
- Documentation
Wharfedale W70D Advert
- The History of Wharfedale
- Gilbert Briggs built his very first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire. This sleepy little market town was located in the valley of the river “Wharfe” – an area known to this day as ‘Wharfedale’. This unlikely location would see the birth of a brand that was to become recognized all over the ...
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- Liner Notes
The new W70D incorporates the finest components for multiple speaker systems. The 12 ½" woofer employs a massive (9 ½ lb) magnet assembly on a heavy cast aluminum chassis. The 2" pole piece and magnet keeper plates of finest grain-oriented, high permeability Sheffield steel, insure maximum gap flux density with minimum heat loss, as well as exceptional power and transient handling ability. Low natural resonance, high but well controlled compliance, and long axial excursion add to the thrilling bass response capabilities of this acoustic suspension system. A special, heavy duty 8" speaker serves as a "passive" radiator for the upper bass range and as an energized driver for the lower midrange. An acoustically isolated 5" unit handles the upper midrange, wwhile Wharefedale's advance-design mylar pressure-dome tweeter contributes pure, wide-angle treble. Individual, continuously variable controls adjust the mid and treble ranges.
- Stock No.
- 8086159360221
The Wharefedale W70 and later, W70D, are known to this day as some of the most classic vintage speakers. This is the later model, the W70D, in a fully sealed acoustic suspension cabinet. This pair is obviously very unique, wrapped in teak from the factory as a special order. If you're familiar with the W70, then you deserve to take a closer look at this pair.
Production
1958-67
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
W70D001
Orig. MSRP
$406 (walnut)
Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Complete frequency sweep
- Detailed
Factory Specs
Type 4-way floorstanding loudspeaker in acoustic suspension cabinet
Frequency Response 25 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 96dB
Input Power Minimum 8 watts (IHF, per channel)
Input Power Max 40 watts (IHF, per channel)
System Impedance 4 to 8Ω
Acoustic Controls Continuously variable
Woofer 12 ½" heavy duty woofer
Midbass 8" upper bass/lower midrange
Midrange 5" upper midrange
Tweeter 3" omnidirectional mylar dome tweeter
Crossover 175 Hz (mechanical), 1250 Hz (electrical), 3500 Hz (electrical)
Dimensions 24"W x 20.875"H x 12.375"D
Weight 74 lbs.
Documentation
Wharfedale W70D Advert
The History of Wharfedale
Gilbert Briggs built his very first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire. This sleepy little market town was located in the valley of the river “Wharfe” – an area known to this day as ‘Wharfedale’. This unlikely location would see the birth of a brand that was to become recognized all over the ...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The new W70D incorporates the finest components for multiple speaker systems. The 12 ½" woofer employs a massive (9 ½ lb) magnet assembly on a heavy cast aluminum chassis. The 2" pole piece and magnet keeper plates of finest grain-oriented, high permeability Sheffield steel, insure maximum gap flux density with minimum heat loss, as well as exceptional power and transient handling ability. Low natural resonance, high but well controlled compliance, and long axial excursion add to the thrilling bass response capabilities of this acoustic suspension system. A special, heavy duty 8" speaker serves as a "passive" radiator for the upper bass range and as an energized driver for the lower midrange. An acoustically isolated 5" unit handles the upper midrange, wwhile Wharefedale's advance-design mylar pressure-dome tweeter contributes pure, wide-angle treble. Individual, continuously variable controls adjust the mid and treble ranges.
Stock No.
8086159360221
