Wharfedale Dovedale

[coaltrain]

Made in the UK. 10“ woofer. 6000 euros.

 

[square_wave]

In this a new release of the old Dovedale ? Pricing sounds quite unusual for wharfedale.

 

[coaltrain]

Yes it is.
Prices went north with the launch of the Mission 770, seen here in the background. 3500 gbp, also designed by Peter Comeau and built in the UK.

 

[coaltrain]

Oh, and in case you find the Dovedale too pedestrian, here’s another option. A mere 33,000 euros. Wonder why everyone is going after the Tannoy look.

Airedale Heritage Classic Loudspeaker

www.wharfedale.com.au

 

[keith_correa]

Oh, and in case you find the Dovedale too pedestrian, here’s another option. A mere 33,000 euros. Wonder why everyone is going after the Tannoy look.

I remember reading somewhere that this look was made popular by Wharfedale in the 30's. Tannoy followed later.

 

[square_wave]

Yes it is.
Prices went north with the launch of the Mission 770, seen here in the background. 3500 gbp, also designed by Peter Comeau and built in the UK.

The 770 is getting a lot of nice reviews. The original was a legend. The perfect pursuit review gives some insight into a comparison with the your Linton.

 

[Bloom@83]

Wonder why everyone is going after the Tannoy look.

Maybe I’m wrong but Tannoy heritage / vintage lineup has more iconic & cult landmarks than probably any other speaker manufacturer? Case in point the original Tannoy Autographs …

 

[coaltrain]

To be honest, if I was looking at spending in excess of five big ones, I’d be looking at something like the Audio Note AN-Es. 97.5db sensitivity can come in handy if you’re a fan of SETs.

 

[square_wave]

Yep. The ANJs are also really nice especially if your room isnt perfect. The ANEs need a certain size of room and need corner placement to work well. If the room loading is locked in right, the magic is breathtaking.

 

[coaltrain]

Yep. The ANJs are also really nice especially if your room isnt perfect. The ANEs need a certain size of room and need corner placement to work well. If the room loading is locked in right, the magic is breathtaking.

Very true. The bass from the Es in a smaller room can shake your fillings loose.
I haven’t heard the Js. Going by your experience, they sound more forgiving with placement.

 

[clauer]

Anyone here who heard the Dovedale and can compare them with the Linton?