Name: Wharfedale DENTON 1S Heritage Bookshelf Speakers Pair
Brand: Wharfedale
SKU: Wharfedale-DENTON-1S-Bookshelf-Speakers-Pair
Price: 1699 AUD
Availability: InStock

The Wharfedale DENTON 1S is a clean-sheet reinterpretation of the compact, modern hi-fi loudspeaker. Inspired by the original 1967 DENTON, this new model combines contemporary acoustic engineering with unmistakable British design identity. By adopting a coaxial point-source architecture, it delivers exceptional coherence, natural sound, and precision in a modern, versatile, and purposeful form.

▶ Key Features

Coaxial Point-Source Architecture: Combines a 165mm bass/mid cone and 25mm tweeter into a single acoustic center for inherent phase coherence and time alignment.
Rear-Panel Brilliance EQ Switch: Provides subtle tonal adjustments to fine-tune and optimize performance based on room placement (free-space, near-wall, or shelf-mounted).
Impressive Bass from a Compact Cabinet: Features an optimized 11.5-litre tuned bass reflex enclosure allowing low-frequency extension down to 45Hz (-6dB).
Versatile Mounting Options: Operates perfectly as a standmount speaker but natively includes a rear 3/8-inch thread for dedicated wall-mounting.
Amplifier Friendly: 88dB sensitivity and 8-ohm nominal impedance make it incredibly easy to pair with most amplifiers.

Coaxial Precision (One Acoustic Centre)

The brand-new coaxial driver is a sophisticated two-way system positioning a 25mm silk-dome tweeter concentrically within a 165mm advanced polypropylene cone. By allowing both drivers to radiate from a single acoustic centre, the speaker achieves inherent time alignment and phase coherence, delivering stable stereo imaging and a wide, immersive soundstage.

Tuned for Musical Coherence

Led by Wharfedale's Director of Acoustic Design, the crossover network ensures the drivers operate as a single unified system rather than separate components. This results in a loudspeaker that sounds natural, balanced, and free from tonal discontinuities, preserving detail and dynamic expression without listening fatigue.

3D rendering of the DENTON 1S speaker crossover circuit board showing copper coils, yellow and white capacitors, and wiring on a blue printed circuit board. — DENTON 1S Crossover Board

A detailed close-up of the speaker's internal crossover circuit board.

A black DENTON 1S speaker mounted on a dark patterned wall inside a modern cafe setting, featuring pendant lights, seating, and green plants in the foreground. — DENTON 1S Wall-Mounted Speaker

The DENTON 1S speaker mounted on a wall in a stylish cafe or lounge.

Diagram of the DENTON 1S speaker breaking down its assembly into labeled parts: Coaxial Driver, Crossover, blue Cabinet, Port Tube, and Terminal Post. — DENTON 1S Speaker Components

A diagram displaying the individual components of the speaker.

Big Sound, Compact Form

Despite its modest footprint, the DENTON 1S delivers impressive low-frequency authority. Its carefully tuned bass reflex enclosure and 11.5-litre internal volume enable bass extension down to 45Hz (-6dB). The enhanced polypropylene cone ensures fast transient response, while the silk-dome tweeter's damped rear chamber guarantees smooth, detailed highs.

◆ Other Key Features

Enhanced Polypropylene Cone
Unified Crossover Network
High-Flux Motor System
Anti-Resonance Cabinet Construction
Timeless Modern Finish

Technical FAQ

1

What is the recommended amplifier power for the DENTON 1S?

The recommended amplifier power is between 30W and 100W. With a sensitivity of 88dB and a benign 8-ohm nominal impedance, it is easily driven by a wide range of both classic and modern integrated amplifiers.

2

What drivers are used in this speaker?

It utilizes a 2-way coaxial driver system comprising a 6.5-inch (165mm) enhanced polypropylene bass/midrange cone and a 1-inch (25mm) silk-dome tweeter placed perfectly in the center.

3

Can the DENTON 1S be wall-mounted or placed on a bookshelf?

Yes. While primarily designed as a standmount loudspeaker, it features a discreet rear 3/8-inch thread mounting point for secure wall installation. It also includes a specially engineered rear-panel Brilliance EQ switch to optimize acoustic performance whether placed in free-space, on a shelf, or near a wall.

4

What is the frequency response and bass extension?

The frequency response is 50Hz - 20kHz (+/-3dB), with an exceptional bass extension dropping down to 45Hz (-6dB), providing a remarkably deep and warm bass for a compact 11.5L cabinet.

5

What are the crossover and impedance specs?

The crossover frequency is set at 2.6kHz. The speaker has a nominal impedance of 8Ω and a minimum impedance of 4.5Ω.

General Specifications

Brand	Wharfedale
Speaker Type	Bookshelf Speaker
Speaker Special Features	2-Way Speaker Design, Bass Extension, Wall-Mountable
Enclosure type	Bass Reflex
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (+/-3dB)
Power	30-100W
Woofer Size	6.5"
Woofer Bass Driver Size (mm)	165mm
Mid/Bass Driver	6.5-inch (165mm) Enhanced Polypropylene Cone
Tweeter	1-inch (25mm) Silk-dome
Impedance (Ω)	8Ω (Nominal Impedance) / 4.5Ω (Minimum Impedance)
Item Sold As	Pair
Crossover Frequency	2.6kHz
Warranty	Australian Manufacturer Warranty

Dimension

Product Dimension (H×W×D) mm	330 × 236 × 254 mm (ea)
Product Weight (Kg)	6.8 kg (ea)

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Digital Cinema strives to make every purchase a happy one.

Please read our Refund, Return Warranty Policy before making a purchase from Digital Cinema, our Outlined are Our policy on refunds, returns and repairs and your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Always inspect any products that we have delivered to you or that you picked up from the Digital Cinema store, to make sure you are completely satisfied with the condition of the products, including that the products are of merchantable quality.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact our staff on 1300 859 905 or click here to email.

Change of Mind

Please choose carefully as refunds for change of mind would only be accepted with a restocking fee subject to approval. We recommend you carefully choose any products before adding them to your cart and continuing with your order. The restocking fee is 25% if approved.

Goods Damaged in Transit

If any products are delivered damaged, please contact our Customer service Staff as soon as possible. Digital Cinema will organise to have your products returned to Digital Cinema and to arrange for a replacement of your products fast. Damaged products need to be returned in the same condition received by you with all original packaging, accessories and manuals.

Digital Cinema Security Policy

Digital Cinema uses the eWAY Payment Gateway for its online credit card transactions. eWAY processes online credit card transactions for thousands of Australian merchants, providing a safe and secure means of collecting payments via the Internet.

All online credit card transactions performed on this site using the eWAY gateway are secured payments.

Payments are fully automated with an immediate response
Your complete credit card number cannot be viewed by Digital Cinema or any outside party.
All transactions are performed under 128 Bit SSL Certificate.
All transaction data is encrypted for storage within eWAYÂ’s bank-grade data centre, further protecting your credit card data.
eWAY is an authorised third party processor for all the major Australian banks. eWAY at no time touches your funds; all monies are directly transferred from your credit card to the merchant account held by Digital Cinema.

Delivery Charges

Digital Cinema will refund all delivery charges in the event an item has to be returned due to a fault or damage and no replacement items can be found. Delivery refund will only be approved within 14 days of purchase and all original packaging, accessories and manuals are included.

Consumer Guarantees and Your Rights Under the Australian Consumer Law

Refer to Consumer Guarantee laws for more information.

Refunds

Any Refunds will be made by Digital Cinema using the same method of payment used to make your purchase. Refunds will normally be processed within five (5) days.

Digital Cinema reserve the right to refund and cancel any order when the below occurs.

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The sale is considered to be fraudulent and Digital Cinema considers the fulfillment of this sale may harm Digital Cinema.

You will be contacted by email to explain why a refund has been issued and products not delivered.

Returns and Repairs

Before returning any goods please contact our service team for approval and return merchandise number 1300 859 905

You may also contact Digital Cinema on 1300 859 905 or visit the store where the items were collected. A Digital Cinema team member will help you with any return or repair. This will include inspecting the products, organising for the products to be repaired, or offering you a replacement.

Products need to be returned within a reasonable time period. This timeframe may vary from product to product and may depend on the type of product you purchased and the price you paid.

If any goods cannot be easily returned to the Digital Cinema store, due to where you are located please contact our service staff for help with logistics 1300 859 905

Products returned under warranty will be assessed and/or repaired within a reasonable time period. You will be provided with a repair time after the item is assessed. This time may vary due to reasons beyond our or the manufacturer's control, such as parts availability and incorrect fault advice given.

You may be required to pay labour, assessment or freight costs, such as where goods are assessed to have been damaged by misuse or accident, or where the goods are assessed not to be faulty. We will provide you with a cost if this case arrises.

If any electrical goods that you returned may lose settings or user-saved preferences during the resetting and rebooting phases in a repair sequence.

Please note that if you choose to cancel an online order before it has been dispatched and a request for refund is approved, a 1.4% fee will be applied to your refund amount. This fee covers charges that we are unable to recover from the Visa and Mastercard networks.

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Purchasing from Digital Cinema is an acceptance of the above policies.

If you have any questions relating to your Order, please contact us on 1300 859 905 or email customer support on [email protected].

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