Wharfedale
About Wharfedale
Founded in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs in Yorkshire's Wharfedale valley, the company became one of Britain's leading manufacturers of high-end speakers. Innovations under Briggs included the two-way loudspeaker and ceramic magnet. Sold to Rank Organisation in 1958, later acquired by International Audio Group (IAG) in 1997. Now part of IAG's portfolio alongside QUAD, Mission, and other British heritage brands. Design and engineering teams remain in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, while manufacturing occurs in China. In 2023, announced first UK-made loudspeaker in over 40 years with the Wharfedale Dovedale.
Founded: 1932
Wharfedale Unveils the Evo 5 Series at High End 2025
Wharfedale's Evo 5 series debuts with five models featuring innovative SilentWeave cabinets and ResoFrame technology for cleaner, more accurate sound.
Enlarged AMT tweeters (35x70mm) enhance efficiency, dispersion, and clarity, while refined midrange drivers ensure seamless frequency transitions for immersive audio.
Revised SLPP bass port design delivers deeper, fuller bass with expansive soundstage, supported by hybrid metal/wood cabinet construction.
Wharfedale Unveils The Aston: Limited-Edition Standmount Speakers for Audiophiles
Limited to 500 pairs, the Aston features a vintage-inspired design with modern acoustic engineering, handmade in the UK.
Custom drivers include a 15 cm carbon fiber mid/bass cone and a flagship-grade fabric dome tweeter for smooth, detailed sound.
Cabinet construction uses high-density materials and damping adhesives to minimize resonance, paired with a satin-polished real wood veneer.