Wharfedale Super Denton Heritage Speakers

The Wharfedale SUPER DENTON is a modern addition to the company’s Heritage series, blending classic design with advanced audio technology. Building on the 2014 Denton 80th Anniversary model, which celebrated Wharfedale’s long-standing reputation in hi-fi audio, the SUPER DENTON continues this legacy with a timeless, yet thoroughly updated design. Available in three elegant finishes – Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak – it epitomises Wharfedale’s heritage of traditional craftsmanship, now enhanced by cutting-edge engineering. This new model pays homage to the original Denton, a compact 'bookshelf' speaker that pioneered high-quality audio in a modest size.

Compact Three-Way Design

Unlike many compact speakers, the SUPER DENTON features a complex three-way driver configuration, similar to the historic Denton 3 from 1971. Measuring 360 x 246 x 275mm, it maintains its small stature while delivering a dynamic audio range through distinct bass, midrange, and treble units. The offset positioning of the midrange and treble drivers minimises unwanted reflections, while strategically placed internal bracing and layered acoustic damping ensure a rich, resonance-free sound. Each speaker is crafted as part of a mirror-imaged pair, optimising stereo imaging and creating an expansive soundstage that fills the room with clear, immersive audio.

A Balanced Natural Sound

The SUPER DENTON’s bass unit, a 6.5” cast-chassis driver, delivers deep, resonant bass down to 40Hz, outperforming typical speakers of its size. This low-frequency performance enriches bass-heavy music with fullness and depth, while also adding texture to lower-midrange frequencies, allowing instruments and vocals to resonate naturally. The 2” dome midrange driver, inspired by Wharfedale’s EVO4 project, enhances clarity and detail in the upper-midrange. It seamlessly bridges the bass unit’s tonal depth with the harmonic nuances of the higher frequencies, creating a balanced, natural sound profile that enhances both instrumental and vocal subtleties.

Precision 

The SUPER DENTON’s treble unit, a 1” soft dome derived from the Wharfedale Dovedale model, delivers clear, detailed highs, supported by a ceramic motor system and rear chamber for optimal frequency balance. This carefully engineered treble unit integrates smoothly with the midrange and bass, thanks to a refined crossover network that uses premium components to ensure distortion-free output. The design combines meticulous measurement and extensive listening tests, a hallmark of Wharfedale’s approach to audio fidelity. As a result, the SUPER DENTON brings out the finest nuances in music across all genres, offering an impressive listening experience for any setting.

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