Inspired by Wharfedale’s original Denton loudspeaker introduced in 1967, the Denton 1S reimagines the compact hi-fi speaker for today’s listening spaces. Rather than simply recreating a vintage model, Wharfedale has developed a modern design built around a clean coaxial point-source architecture, allowing the speaker to deliver precise timing, strong stereo focus, and a wide listening area from a compact cabinet.
At the centre of the Denton 1S is a newly developed coaxial driver system. A 25mm silk-dome tweeter is positioned concentrically within a 165mm black polypropylene mid/bass cone, allowing both drivers to radiate from a single acoustic centre. This design improves phase coherence, image stability, and tonal consistency whether the listener is seated directly in front of the speakers or slightly off-axis.
The bass-reflex enclosure is engineered to produce controlled low-frequency extension while keeping the cabinet compact and practical for real-world rooms. With a bass extension down to 45Hz and a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz, the Denton 1S offers a full, natural presentation suited to music, television, small-room hi-fi systems, and lifestyle audio setups.
Placement flexibility is a major part of the Denton 1S design. It can be positioned on stands, shelves, desktops, or mounted securely to a wall using the rear 3/8-inch threaded mounting point. A rear-panel Brilliance EQ switch allows the sound to be subtly adjusted for free-space placement or near-wall installation, making it easier to achieve balanced performance in different environments.
The cabinet combines modern construction with distinctive heritage-inspired styling. Smooth curved edges, a clean front baffle, a classic cloth grille, and retro Wharfedale badging give the speaker a refined character, while multi-layer cabinet panels, internal bracing, and controlled damping help reduce unwanted resonance. Available in matte black, matte white, and matte blue finishes, the Denton 1S is designed to look at home in modern interiors while preserving the spirit of classic British audio.
• Product Type: Bookshelf / Wall-Mount Loudspeakers
• Configuration: 2-Way
• Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex
• Transducer Complement: 2-Way Coaxial
• Coaxial Driver: 6.5" / 165 mm black polypropylene cone
• Tweeter: 1" / 25 mm silk-dome tweeter
• Sensitivity: 88 dB, 2.83V @ 1 m
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 30 – 100 W
• Peak SPL: 95 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Minimum Impedance: 4.5 Ohms
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
• Bass Extension: 45 Hz, -6 dB
• Crossover Frequency: 2.6 kHz
• Cabinet Volume: 11.5 L
• Wall Mounting: Rear panel 3/8" thread
• Product Dimensions: 33.0 cm H x 23.6 cm W x 25.5 cm D
• Net Weight: 6.8 kg each
• Finish Options:
• Matte Black
• Matte Blue
• Quantity: Pair
• Compact 2-way bookshelf speaker design
• Sold as a matched stereo pair
• Suitable for bookshelf, stand, shelf, desktop, or wall-mounted use
• Modern reinterpretation of Wharfedale’s classic Denton heritage
• Newly developed coaxial point-source driver architecture
• 6.5-inch black polypropylene mid/bass cone
• 1-inch silk-dome tweeter mounted concentrically within the main driver
• Single acoustic centre for improved phase coherence
• Stable stereo imaging and wide soundstage
• Consistent tonal balance across a broad listening area
• Bass-reflex enclosure for improved low-frequency performance
• Rear Brilliance EQ switch for room and placement adjustment
• Rear 3/8-inch threaded mounting point for wall installation
• Compact cabinet with clean uninterrupted front baffle
• Multi-layer cabinet panel construction
• Internal bracing for improved rigidity
• Controlled damping to reduce cabinet resonance
• Heritage-inspired cloth grille
• Retro Wharfedale badging with silver detail
• Smooth curved cabinet styling
• Modern matte finish options
• Designed for contemporary living spaces
• Tuned through modelling and critical listening
• Developed under Wharfedale’s acoustic design direction
• Available in matte black and matte blue
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