Our Head of Engineering, Steve Hewlett has been charged with creating an enduring statement piece – a loudspeaker which sets an absolute standard in music reproduction. They follow the finest traditions of artistic craftsmanship and represent both the contemporary and the traditional. Uncompromising in design, and completely hand-built, Airedale speakers are engineered using the finest materials available. Each and every drive unit and component are bespoke designed, then measured and calibrated within 0.5dB of a reference standard. Whichever model you choose, the Airedale Heritage or the Airedale Neo, you are assured of a loudspeaker that will never fail to achieve the highest standard of performance – a joy to behold now and for generations to come.

 

Wharfedale was founded in 1932, by Gilbert Briggs. During the brand’s early years, it became known for producing some of the finest loudspeakers in the world. During this time, the finest of these was the ‘Airedale’ – a large, chambered hexagonal enclosure with Alnico magnets and the famous upward firing ‘ambience tweeter’. Now, Head of Engineering, Steve Hewlett has created a masterpiece – a large format loudspeaker, once again worthy of the Airedale name. Retaining much of the original design philosophy, the Airedale Heritage faithfully follows the hexagonal form of the original and the upward firing tweeter. The Airedale Neo extends the concept into a modern aesthetic

 

15" 380mm Alnico Bass; 8" 200mm Alnico Mid-Bass; 3" 75mm Dome Mid; 1" 25mm Alnico Tweeter; Power: 400wMax; Nom.Imp: 6 ohms; SPL 1W@1M: 90db; Frequency Range: 25-45kHz; Crossover Freq: 180Hz, 700Hz&3.5kHz; Finish: HO&W Walnut