---
product_id: 102900447
title: "Denton 85th Anniversary (Walnut)"
brand: "wharfedale"
price: "€ 2654.39"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Wharfedale"
url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/102900447-denton-85th-anniversary-walnut
store_origin: AT
region: Austria
---

# 6.5" Kevlar bass driver Compact 12.6" x 7.8" x 10.8" 100W max power Denton 85th Anniversary (Walnut)

**Brand:** wharfedale
**Price:** € 2654.39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the legacy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Denton 85th Anniversary (Walnut) by wharfedale
- **How much does it cost?** € 2654.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/102900447-denton-85th-anniversary-walnut)

## Best For

- wharfedale enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wharfedale brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tube Amp Friendly:** Perfect synergy with valve gear for audiophiles craving authentic warmth.
- • **Elegant Walnut Finish:** A statement piece that elevates any professional workspace or living room.
- • **Effortless High-Fidelity:** Ultra-coherent crossover ensures seamless, warm, and dynamic listening.
- • **Rich, Natural Soundstage:** Kevlar bass driver and soft dome tweeter deliver immersive, detailed audio.
- • **Timeless British Craftsmanship:** 85 years of heritage fused with modern audio precision.

## Overview

The Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary speakers are a premium pair of bookshelf loudspeakers featuring a 6.5-inch woven Kevlar bass driver and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter. With a power range of 20-100 watts and 4-ohm impedance, they deliver rich, natural sound with exceptional midrange clarity and dynamic bass. Their compact walnut wood enclosure combines classic design with modern acoustic engineering, making them ideal for discerning listeners who value heritage, quality, and a warm, immersive audio experience.

## Description

Craftsmanship, Heritage, Value, and Quality Personified: Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary Bookshelf Loudspeakers Play with Extraordinary Naturalism, Smoothness, Bass, and Fullness No bookshelf loudspeaker in Wharfedale's lineage claims a more vaunted slot than Denton. Originally devised 85 years ago to personify the British company's focus on value and quality, the bookshelf design went on to becoming one of the most popular speakers in audio history and ultimately spawned a series of successive models based on its engineering, appearance, and aural traits. The legendary pedigree again bursts to life with the Denton 85th Anniversary Edition, a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker featuring a 6.5-inch woven Kevlar cone bass driver and one-inch soft-dome treble. Mounted on a rigid diecast chassis, the former produces rich, crisp, extraordinarily detailed midrange responsiveness marked by grand dynamics and tautly focused lows. Trust us when we tell you that you'll feel the punch and follow the bass lines. And each speaker's woven textile tweeter includes a high-flux ferrite magnet that accounts for smooth high-frequency performance and Wharfedale's signature warmth. A cutting-edge crossover results in ultra-coherent, seamless sonics that will spoil you with involving naturalism, presence, imaging, and fullness. Denton 85th Anniversary Edition expands on the beloved original by also boasting an openness normally unassociated with speakers of this size or price. Intended to provide high-end sonics without any hassle, these bass-reflex speakers will blow you away with how big they sound and how deep their soundstages reach. And tube lovers will find plenty to rave about. Denton 85th Anniversary Edition sings when paired with valve gear. We'd also be remiss if we didn't mention how gorgeous these speakers look. There's no vinyl or corner-cutting materials in sight

Review: Classic looks with a modern sound - I recommend giving the Denton 85s a try as I have been enjoying the listening experience for the last 10 months. An excellent speaker for music more so than an audio visual applications. Placement should put the offset tweeters positioned towards the middle. Allow some distance away from the rear wall for the ports to work. Too close and bass is boomy. Mine are approximately 12 "out from the wall. The speakers have a solid build quality. The retro appearance is appealing. Modern soundstage and excellent imaging with adequate bass. Pleasant to listen to at low to moderate volume levels. They will play cleanly at loud levels. I recommend adding a subwoofer to round out the bottom end. They perform well with orchestral, jazz, acoustic and vocal stylists of all genres. Metal not so much as rapid bass pulses can tend to lag. I'm using an Arcam Sa10 amplifier, IFI Audio Zen Streamer for streaming hi res music files via Ethernet. Stream only premium quality or hi res files as the Dentons will expose flaws in digital music. I let the Dentons run at their full sonic bass range not using the subwoofer crossover. Sub is set at 44 Hz. Sub volume depends on mix needed for selection but never too high. Excellent with jazz, remastered Beatles, Jethro Tull, Rolling Stones and 70s classics.
Review: Look good, sound great - Great speakers for my medium sized room. Awesome midrange and they get plenty loud for my tastes. They also look great with or with out the speaker covers (I will say magnetic covers would have been nice at this price point, but a small complaint overall).

## Features

- Wharfedale Denton 85th Anniversary Speakers
- Sold as a pair
- Power: 20-100 Watts | Impedance: 4 O | Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Bass Driver: 6.5" | Tweeter: 1" soft dome
- Dimensions: 12.6" x 7.8" x 10.8"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B011TZFQOY |
| Additional Features | Tweeters |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Music Playback, Home Theaters, and Audio Systems |
| Audio Driver Size | 6.5 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo , possibly others |
| Best Sellers Rank | #160,302 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #275 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Brand | Wharfedale |
| Built-In Media | 2 speakers |
| Color | Walnut |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, MP3 Player, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Corded electric |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood, Kevlar, Soft Dome |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21.5"D x 32"W x 17"H |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | WHARFEDALE |
| Material | Wood, Kevlar, Soft Dome |
| Model Name | denton |
| Model Number | Denton 85th Anniversary |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 12 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Tweeter |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music playback, home theaters, and audio systems |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 703341208325 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 6.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, possibly others
- **Brand:** Wharfedale
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Mounting Type:** Shelf Mount
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts

## Images

![Denton 85th Anniversary (Walnut) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vHMl523vL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would a 30 Watt per channel tube amp drive these ok?**
A: It'll work, but might distort at high levels.  I'd recommend 100w

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic looks with a modern sound
*by C***W on March 23, 2021*

I recommend giving the Denton 85s a try as I have been enjoying the listening experience for the last 10 months. An excellent speaker for music more so than an audio visual applications. Placement should put the offset tweeters positioned towards the middle. Allow some distance away from the rear wall for the ports to work. Too close and bass is boomy. Mine are approximately 12 "out from the wall. The speakers have a solid build quality. The retro appearance is appealing. Modern soundstage and excellent imaging with adequate bass. Pleasant to listen to at low to moderate volume levels. They will play cleanly at loud levels. I recommend adding a subwoofer to round out the bottom end. They perform well with orchestral, jazz, acoustic and vocal stylists of all genres. Metal not so much as rapid bass pulses can tend to lag. I'm using an Arcam Sa10 amplifier, IFI Audio Zen Streamer for streaming hi res music files via Ethernet. Stream only premium quality or hi res files as the Dentons will expose flaws in digital music. I let the Dentons run at their full sonic bass range not using the subwoofer crossover. Sub is set at 44 Hz. Sub volume depends on mix needed for selection but never too high. Excellent with jazz, remastered Beatles, Jethro Tull, Rolling Stones and 70s classics.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Look good, sound great
*by T***N on March 13, 2021*

Great speakers for my medium sized room. Awesome midrange and they get plenty loud for my tastes. They also look great with or with out the speaker covers (I will say magnetic covers would have been nice at this price point, but a small complaint overall).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best quality under $1K
*by W***T on December 30, 2020*

Fantastic set of speakers. Works well with many genres and styles. Love the look and sound. Never get sick of this set.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-25*