{"product_id":"wharfedale-denton-1s-heritage-bookshelf-speakers","title":"WHARFEDALE Denton 1S Heritage Bookshelf Speakers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER - Available early June\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Wharfedale DENTON 1S carries the Wharfedale Heritage legacy forward. Like its predecessor, it is designed to punch well above its size, delivering a rich, engaging sound from a compact cabinet. And just as the DENTON 80th and 85th anniversary models revived classic design cues, the 1S evolves the formula further — blending heritage aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering to meet the demands of contemporary listening spaces, yet again proving that Wharfedale’s heritage comes in more than one form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003eWHARFEDALE Denton 1S Heritage Bookshelf Speakers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New Compact Classic Reimagined\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFirst introduced in 1967, the original DENTON was Wharfedale’s answer to a changing hi-fi landscape — a truly compact loudspeaker that delivered natural sound, fine craftsmanship, and outstanding value. The DENTON 1 followed in 1974 with a new styling that challenged convention not only through its engineering, but also in its appearance, stepping away from the traditional wooden-box aesthetic in favour of a more utilitarian, forward-looking 'late modernist' design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat same spirit of reinvention defines the new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale DENTON 1S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003eThe DENTON 1S is not a simple revival. It is a clean-sheet reinterpretation of what a compact, modern hi-fi loudspeaker can be — combining contemporary acoustic engineering with unmistakable British design identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopting a coaxial point-source architecture inspired by the original DENTON 1, it delivers exceptional coherence and precision in a modern, compact, and purposeful form. Developed as an engineering challenge to explore new paths within Wharfedale loudspeaker design, the DENTON 1S is playful yet technically serious, confident yet refined. It is also unmistakably contemporary while honouring Wharfedale’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial Precision: One Acoustic Centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe brand-new coaxial driver is a sophisticated two-way system that positions a 25mm silk-dome tweeter concentrically within a 165mm advanced polypropylene cone. By allowing both drivers to radiate from a single acoustic centre, the DENTON 1S achieves inherent time alignment and phase coherence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a remarkably unified presentation with stable stereo imaging, a wide, immersive soundstage and consistent tonal balance across a broad listening area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether seated centrally or listening off-axis, the DENTON 1S delivers a smooth, coherent sound that belies its compact dimensions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe coaxial configuration also enables a smaller, more rigid cabinet with minimal front-baffle interruption — enhancing structural integrity while contributing to the speaker’s clean, refined aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned for Musical Coherence\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDevelopment of the DENTON 1S was led by Wharfedale’s Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, with particular focus on crossover integration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough extensive modelling and critical listening evaluation, the crossover network has been engineered to ensure the drivers operate as a single unified system rather than as separate components. The result is a loudspeaker that sounds natural, balanced, and free from tonal discontinuities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusic flows with convincing timing and scale, preserving detail and dynamic expression without fatigue — qualities more often associated with significantly larger loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Sound, Compact Form\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDespite its modest footprint, the DENTON 1S delivers impressive low-frequency authority.\u003cbr\u003eIts carefully tuned bass reflex enclosure and optimised 11.5-litre internal volume enable bass extension down to 45Hz (-6dB) — exceptional performance for a compact standmount loudspeaker.\u003cbr\u003eBass is warm, textured, and controlled, while the enhanced polypropylene cone ensures fast transient response and low midrange colouration. This new cone material is developed to build upon Wharfedale’s longstanding driver fundamentals while introducing improved rigidity, low mass, and controlled self-damping characteristics. The result is a driver that combines natural tonal balance with excellent transient accuracy and reduced colouration across the critical midrange region.\u003cbr\u003eHigh frequencies are smooth and detailed, aided by the silk-dome tweeter’s damped rear chamber and high-flux motor system.\u003cbr\u003eWith 88dB sensitivity and a benign 8-ohm nominal impedance, the DENTON 1S is easily driven by a wide range of amplifiers — making it a flexible partner for both classic hi-fi systems and modern integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-3 h2 text-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStand, Shelf or Wall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe DENTON 1S has been engineered for placement flexibility as well as acoustic performance.\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily designed as a standmount loudspeaker, it also offers suitability for installed or on-wall applications. A discreet rear 3\/8” mounting point allows secure wall installation.\u003cbr\u003eA specially engineered rear-panel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Brilliance” EQ switch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eprovides subtle tonal adjustment to optimise performance for free-space, shelf-mounted, or near-wall positioning. The DENTON 1S adapts effortlessly to its environment — delivering balanced performance without dictating room layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriced and sold per pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denton 1S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2-way Standmount \/ Wallmount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e6.5\" (165mm) Enhanced Polypropylene Cone, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1\" (25mm) Silk-dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (2.83v @ 1M):\u003c\/strong\u003e 88dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier Power: 3\u003c\/strong\u003e0W - 100W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003cspan\u003eΩ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5Ω\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (+\/- 3dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50Hz - 20kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Extension (-6dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e 45Hz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight(on plinth):\u003c\/strong\u003e 330mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth (with terminals): \u003c\/strong\u003e229mm + 25mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarton Size: 57\u003c\/strong\u003e0mm x 335mm x 450mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8kg (each)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGross Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16kg (per carton)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":54185017016595,"sku":null,"price":1699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Blue","offer_id":54185017049363,"sku":null,"price":1699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte White","offer_id":54185017082131,"sku":null,"price":1699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9879\/files\/WharfedaleDenton1SStandmountSpeakersBlack-DOUGLASHIFI.webp?v=1779612962","url":"https:\/\/www.douglashifi.com.au\/products\/wharfedale-denton-1s-heritage-bookshelf-speakers","provider":"Douglas Hifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}