Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England | 2024 – The latest release from Wharfedale, the SUPER DENTON, is part of the Heritage series. This series draws inspiration from Wharfedale’s classic designs and enhances them with modern technologies in drive units, cabinets, and crossovers.
The Heritage series began with the Denton 80 anniversary model in 2014 and continued with the Denton 85 and the Linton model. The SUPER DENTON Anniversary speakers are available in three finish options: Walnut, Mahogany, and Black oak.
Reimagining Tradition
The original Denton stood out for its compact size, introducing the concept of bookshelf speakers during an era dominated by bulky speaker designs. The SUPER DENTON continues this legacy with a blend of traditional aesthetics and modern technology. The design features hand-veneered cabinets, inset front baffles, and classic cloth grilles.
Revolutionary Three-Way Design
The SUPER DENTON houses a sophisticated three-way driver setup within a compact cabinet. Measuring 360 x 246 x 275mm, the speaker’s size mirrors that of the pioneering Denton 3 from 1971. The cabinet features internal bracing and acoustic damping for optimal performance and resonance control.
The midrange and treble units are strategically positioned to minimize cabinet reflections and optimize sound dispersion. Each driver has its own rear enclosure for enhanced tonal accuracy.
Innovative Driver Technology
The SUPER DENTON’s 6.5” bass unit is meticulously tuned for deep, powerful bass response down to 40Hz. This, paired with the 2” midrange and 1” treble units, delivers a balanced sonic experience across the frequency spectrum.
The midrange driver, inspired by Wharfedale’s EVO4 project, ensures detailed and accurate reproduction of vocals and instruments. The soft dome treble unit, derived from the DOVEDALE model, offers crisp highs with reduced resonance for seamless transitions.
The advanced crossover network in the SUPER DENTON combines air-core coils and polypropylene capacitors for distortion-free sound. Each speaker is carefully calibrated for optimal stereo imaging and deep soundstaging.
The meticulous design and engineering of the SUPER DENTON result in a speaker that rivals higher-priced models in performance and versatility. Whether you’re listening to analog records or digital streams, the SUPER DENTON promises to deliver a captivating listening experience for years to come.
