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Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers

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Celebrate the perfect harmony of design and audio craftsmanship with the Wharfedale Airedale Heritage Classic. A fresh take on a timeless classic, these floorstanding speakers honour the legacy of the iconic 1932 Airedale model and provide a sonic experience that captivates the senses. Handcrafted from high-grade materials, the Airedale offers a powerful, well-rounded performance, deftly balancing warmth and clarity. Uncompromising in quality, it takes you on a musical journey, from the most delicate of notes to the crashing crescendo of a symphony. The potent blend of dual 25mm soft dome tweeters and an ultra-responsive kevlar cone driver marries the charming charisma of yesteryears with the vivid detail of the modern-day sound. High performance doesn't mean sacrificing style; available in a hand oiled & waxed walnut veneer, the Wharfedale Airedale is as much a visual masterpiece as it is an auditory delight. Experience the magic of a bygone era, perfected for the modern discerning audiophile with the Airedale Heritage Classic.

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Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers

Step into an extraordinary legacy of sound innovation with the Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers. Born from the distinguished pedigree of Wharfedale, a storied brand that has been synonymously setting the gold standard in the world of acoustics since 1932, these speakers stand at the forefront of audio wizardry. This reinstated masterpiece is the brainchild of the brand's former engineering maestro Steve Hewlett, who redesigns a trailblazing marvel of the Airedale series and accentuates it with modern sonic techniques - thrusting this classic into the 21st century with an invincible charm.

With every element conceived and constructed by hand, the Airedale Heritage Classic is the epitome of uncompromising commitment to absolute audio magnificence, embodying the creeds of traditional best practices interlaced with cutting-edge technology. Designed to articulate the full symphony of larger ensembles and orchestras, these speakers offer a symphonic performance that is breathtakingly expansive and immeasurably detailed, potent yet brilliantly poised, offering warm melodious nuances without falling prey to excess. Beyond its remarkable auditory prowess, the Airedale Heritage Classic strikes an impressive visual accord, presenting an irresistible blend of advanced components housed in a seductively handcrafted enclosure. Coupled with the attentiveness to minor details, dual soft dome tweeters, and meticulously chosen materials, the Airedale sets unparalleled standards in sonic performance, with aesthetics to match. Experience the mesmerising confluence of classic tradition and contemporary brilliance with the Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers; where every note is a testament to perfection, and every performance is a magnum opus.

Features and Benefits

  • Legacy Inspired Design: Harken back to the golden age of audio sophistication with the Airedale Heritage Classic. Revitalizing the hallmark upward firing “ambience tweeter” from the distinguished Airedale series, this speaker manages to reimagine audio classicism while grounding itself in contemporary sonic sensibilities.
  • Superior Handcrafted Quality: Each element of the Airedale Heritage Classic is individually handcrafted and assembled using the most premium materials. The speakers deliver an unwavering commitment to quality and aesthetics, fulfilling a legacy of traditional craftsmanship blended seamlessly with modern design practices.
  • Breathtaking Audio Performance: Experience an expansive orchestral spectacle without compromise. The Airedale speakers render music with awe-inspiring depth and detail, ably juggling power and grace. The music remains warm and melodious without losing balance - a testament to the mastery of sound engineering at Wharfedale.
  • Sandwich Cone Technology: The speakers use a unique 380mm sandwich cone comprised of layers of glass fibre, carbon fibre, and glass fibre again. This combination, coupled with a responsive 200mm kevlar cone, delivers a stiff, rigid, and remarkably low-distortion performance over various frequencies.
  • Dual Dome Tweeters: The Airedale speakers utilize dual 25mm soft dome tweeters - one front-firing and the second an upward-firing ambient effect - to create an immersive, high-frequency audio environment that brings your music and movies to life with extraordinary clarity and brilliance.
  • Impressive Frequency Response: With a frequency response range of 25Hz - 45kHz, these floorstanding speakers display an unparalleled ability to reproduce even the subtlest sonic elements in the audio range.
  • Stunning Aesthetic Appeal: Swathed in hand-oiled & waxed walnut veneer, the Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic Speakers stand as much as a statement of sophisticated interior design as they do a testament to audio perfection.
  • Power and Compatibility: With a sensitivity of 90dB and a recommended amplifier power of 100 - 400W, these speakers are designed to work effortlessly with a broad range of home audio systems while delivering unparalleled sonic performance.

Specifications

Specification Description
Product Name Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers
Special Order Only available for special orders
Legacy Founded in 1932, a part of the world's finest loudspeaker manufacturers
Reproduction Head of engineering at Wharfedale, Steve Hewlett, re-created the masterpiece
Build Completely hand built with high grade audio components
Performance Large, detailed audio performance for both big band and orchestral music
Balance Superbly balanced, powerful, warm but not lush
Bass Driver 380mm sandwich cone combination of glass fibre, carbon fibre and glass fibre with Alnico magnet
Upper/Bass Mid Driver Highly responsive 200mm with a lightweight kevlar cone and Alnico magnet
Midrange Driver Studio monitor quality, very low distortion over crucial midband frequencies
Tweeters Dual 25mm soft dome tweeters, one front firing and one up-firing
Enclousure Type Sealed and Bass Reflex Cabinet
Crossover Frequency 180Hz, 700Hz, 3.5kHz, 9kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) - 25Hz - 45kHz
Sensitivity (2.83V@1m) - 90dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 100 - 400W
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D) - 1354 × 800 × 540 mm
Weight 108kg
Available Colours Hand Oiled & Waxed Walnut Veneer

As we draw the curtain, there's no downplaying the breathtaking allure of the Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers. They are a captivating audio extravaganza, a work of art that articulates your music in an eloquently nuanced symphony of sound. Revel in this harmonious blend of inspired craftsmanship and contemporary brilliance, a testament to Wharfedale's relentless pursuit of perfection. Let our esteemed team at The Audio Tailor, your go-to provider of Australia's premier Hi-Fi solutions, steer you towards this unequivocal audio masterpiece. Drop us a line at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, or better yet, visit us at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. You can also reach us via our website. Immerse in an encapsulating sonic journey defined by precision, purity, and power with the Airedale Heritage Classic, where the grandeur of the past meets the innovations of the present, delivering an unparalleled auditory experience set to redefine your perception of sound.

ℹ Specifications
Specifications Description
Product Name Wharfedale - Airedale Heritage Classic - Floorstanding Speakers
Special Order Only available for special orders
Legacy Founded in 1932, a part of the world's finest loudspeaker manufacturers
Reproduction Head of engineering at Wharfedale, Steve Hewlett, re-created the masterpiece
Build Completely hand built with high grade audio components
Performance Large, detailed audio performance for both big band and orchestral music
Balance Superbly balanced, powerful, warm but not lush
Bass Driver 380mm sandwich cone combination of glass fibre, carbon fibre and glass fibre with Alnico magnet
Upper/Bass Mid Driver Highly responsive 200mm with a lightweight kevlar cone and Alnico magnet
Midrange Driver Studio monitor quality, very low distortion over crucial midband frequencies
Tweeters Dual 25mm soft dome tweeters, one front firing and one up-firing
Enclousure Type Sealed and Bass Reflex Cabinet
Bass Driver 15 inch Tri-Laminate Glass & Kevlar cone with die-cast aluminium basket and Alnico magnet
Mid/Bass Driver 8 inch Tri-Laminate Glass & Kevlar cone with die-cast aluminium basket and Alnico magnet
Midrange Driver 3 inch soft dome with die-cast aluminium chassis and Alnico magnet
Tweeter 1 inch silk dome with die-cast aluminium chassis and Alnico magnet
Super Tweeter 1 inch silk dome with die-cast aluminium chassis and Alnico magnet
Crossover Frequency 180Hz, 700Hz, 3.5kHz, 9kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) - 25Hz - 45kHz
Sensitivity (2.83V@1m) - 90dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 100 - 400W
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms
Dimensions (H x W x D) - 1354 × 800 × 540 mm
Weight 108kg
Available Colours Hand Oiled & Waxed Walnut Veneer

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