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Bookshelf Speakers

Denton 85 Heritage Speakers

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 delivering 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.

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.

$999.99 $1,649.99
Colour: Mahogany
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Denton 85 Heritage Speakers

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!

Most famous Loudspeaker
Classic bookshelf tradition

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!

Seamless musical output
Back in Black

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size room suits the Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers?

The Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers is a compact bookshelf speaker designed for small to medium rooms — roughly 10–25 m². Mount it on dedicated stands (around 60–70 cm so the tweeter sits near ear height) or a solid shelf, 20–40 cm clear of the rear wall to keep the bass tight.

What amplifier should I pair with the Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers?

The Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers presents a nominal 4Ω load and 88dB sensitivity, and Wharfedale recommends roughly 20-120W per channel. A quality integrated amplifier or AV receiver in that range drives it cleanly without strain — aim for clean, stable power rather than maximum wattage.

Does the Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers need a subwoofer?

The Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers reaches down to about 45 Hz, so it delivers full, satisfying bass for everyday music listening on its own. For movies, or if you want chest-thumping low end in a larger room, add a Wharfedale subwoofer.

What finishes does the Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers come in?

The Denton 85th Heritage Loudspeakers is available in Mahogany, Walnut and Black. All finishes are the same speaker acoustically — choose whichever best suits your room. Every option is in stock with free Australian shipping.