Wharfedale Denton 85

A modern remake of an authentic vintage classic, the 2-way Denton bookshelf speaker.

$1,399 (pair)

Buy today! Normally in stock for purchase (some finishes).

Available to audition in Winnipeg.

Creative Audio is an authorised Wharfedale dealer.

Advantages of this speaker

Charming retro style cues from the original Denton model.
Modern advanced driver technology delivers a contemporary sound.
Available in three real-wood veneers: walnut, mahogany, black.

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Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelf speaker shown in mahogany.

Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelf speaker shown in black.

Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelf speaker shown in black with grille.

Back view of the Wharfedale Denton 85 bookshelf speaker showing dual rear ports and speaker connectors.

“These are immensely likeable. Their relaxed yet engaging sound has a lot of appeal.”

— What Hi-Fi? Review

The Creative Audio Review

This is a fun little speaker. Like its larger sibling, the Linton Heritage, the Wharfedale Denton 85 draws on the past and yet delivers a modern musical performance. Contemporary speaker design focuses on accuracy and for good reason, and yet sometimes that approach can lead to a result that may be technically correct but is ultimately uninvolving, emotionally. The Denton 85 is the perfect antidote to that approach. Its qualities have been well-chosen: it can certainly check all the audiophile boxes in its performance, but most importantly it will get your toes tapping. It does have a lively top-end and so one must be careful what amplifier to partner it with. But, get that partnership right and this speaker will put a smile on your face. You’ll also be surprised at just how deep it can reach in the bass region. Mozart or Metallica, the Denton 85 is a fantastic sounding bookshelf model, and its vintage style will add a great visual accent to any room.

Sound Advice

These speakers will sound great right out of the box, but will sound even better after 50-100 hours of use.
We always recommend a quality speaker cable to connect your speakers.
Experiment with placement in relation to the back wall. Placing the speaker closer to this wall will emphasise the bass but could also lead to a congested mid-range. Find the position that strikes the right balance for you and your room. A distance of 12”-18” will probably be ideal.