Wharfedale Super Denton User guide

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Before installing this product read all these instructions!

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Before making any connections, switch all the units in your system off at the mains.

Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources, and turn the level
up gradually.

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DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired.

DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.

instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

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Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other hi-fi units, or share the same shelf or cabinet.

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers.

Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before
installing the speaker directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

DO NOT connect speaker terminals to the mains supply.

DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside it and you will void the
warranty by doing so.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void any warranty.

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Wharfedale’s new SUPER DENTON is part of Wharfedale’s Heritage series, based on classic designs from
Wharfedale’s past but brought right up to date with modern drive unit, cabinet and crossover technology.

When the Denton 3 was introduced, in 1971, its brochure claimed that it “succeeds in combining 3 speakers … in a very

small cabinet. The resulting sound will surprise anyone who believes that high fidelity is only obtainable with larger

cabinets”.

Today, Wharfedale’s engineers have replicated that concept with exactly the same aim in mind. We call it ‘SUPER
DENTON’.

SUPER DENTON is formulated from three advanced drive units – a 6.5 inch (165mm) woven Kevlar cone bass unit, a
2 inch (50mm) dome midrange unit and a 1 inch (25mm) soft-dome treble unit.

The bass unit and cabinet are tuned to achieve a remarkable bass extension down to 40Hz, below the fundamental
E1 tuning of a standard bass guitar, with the woven Kevlar diaphragm providing realistic performance from
instruments and vocals in the lower midrange.

Upper midrange and lower treble output comes from a midrange unit based on the technology of the
award-winning EVO 4 loudspeakers. Here the 2 inch fabric dome driver provides the ideal transition from the
fundamental tones carried by the bass unit to the harmonic overtones higher in frequency. The wide dispersion of

this dome diaphragm is responsible for the clarity and finesse that brings the musical performance alive into your

living room.

Perfectly matched to this advanced midrange dome unit is the new 1 inch soft dome treble unit, inheriting the
ceramic magnet motor system and rear chamber used in the Dovedale Heritage, to better match the detailed
performance of its companion drivers.

Naturally, the advanced performance of these three drive units requires an equally highly researched crossover.
Developed over hundreds of hours of listening tests, the SUPER DENTON crossover matches the acoustic
performance of the drive units to achieve a seamless transition between them. Utilising air core coils and

high-specification polypropylene capacitors for midrange and treble circuits, the crossover enhances the clear and
realistic detailing that emerges effortlessly from this advanced bookshelf loudspeaker.

Even the grille incorporates internal shaping to maximize the power performance of the drive units and avoid

interference from reflections from the edges of the cabinet. The result is a musical output that suits all genres of

music and sources, whether analogue or digital. You can rest assured that SUPER DENTON will delight you and
satisfy you with musical entertainment for years to come.

In 1979, Peter Comeau co-founded Heybrook Hi-Fi to design and manufacture the
multi-award-winning HB1 and classic HB2 loudspeakers. In 2009, after leading IAG
speaker development since the acquisition of Mission, Peter assumed overall
acoustic design responsibility for all of the brands within the Group, including
Wharfedale. With a deep respect for the history of these brands and the necessity to
maintain each individual brand’s design integrity, Peter continues to design
award-winning speakers at IAG’s research centres in Huntingdon, England, and
Shenzhen, China.

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· Please read this manual as soon as you have opened the carton.

· Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. Do NOT try to lift the loudspeaker using the cloth bag.

· Unpack any accessories carefully.

· If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.

· Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. Dispose of the packing with respect to any recycling.

· provisions in your area.

Positioning Stereo Loudspeakers

The distance between the speakers should be the same as between you and the speakers.

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The SUPER DENTON Heritage speakers feature offset treble units to smooth the high frequency dispersion.

Please note that the drive unit dispersion is aided by the front grilles which should be left on for optimum listening
performance. Removing the grilles will produce a brighter but less smooth sound.

If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct. If the
loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward angle (“tone-in”) may be increased by up to 30%. As
personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different configurations
before finalising the position of your speakers.

The optimum listening position is in the area broadly known as the “sweet spot” . The more extreme the angle the
narrower the sweet spot is. Wharfedale loudspeakers are designed to cover a medium sonic perspective so there
should be no need for extreme settings.

Standard Loudspeaker Wiring

Choose a suitable length of twin-core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a
few turns. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier
terminal. Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly.

Tighten the terminal securely. Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel. If you are standard wiring make sure the
terminal links are securely in place.

and play a wide range of programme material

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Looking After Your Loudspeaker

Your Wharfedale loudspeakers use a specially hard-wearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with

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spray polishes which will smear and dim their lustrous finish. Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth
to remove dust and finger marks, etc.

Occasionally, remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully.

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Never stand objects on your loudspeakers. In particular do not stand flowers, etc. on them – they are not jardinieres!

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Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. If you accidentally spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer

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for attention before using them again.

Do not open the speakers; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Never touch the driver units either with an object

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or your hands.

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Your loudspeakers have been constructed to the highest standards. From top grade furniture construction and finish to carefully

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designed and selected acoustic components, Wharfedale speakers are built to provide a lifetime of sonic pleasure. We hope you will

derive many years of good service from our products.

Wharfedale warrants its products, subject to the following terms and conditions below, to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship.

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The three (3) year extended warranty is applicable to items purchased from Jan 1st 2021, onwards. Items purchased prior to this date are

not eligible for this extended warranty service but are subject to statutory warranty claims and all applicable consumer rights.

To qualify for the extended 3 year warranty, you must register your product within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of purchase.

Visit to complete your online registration. Items not registered online will have a Limited

Warranty for one (1) year, or for the period of your country’s statutory warranty, whichever is longer.

Warranty can only be offered to products registered with proof of purchase with date, model and details of the authorised dealer clearly

stated on the receipt/invoice. Please keep the original receipt/invoice in case it is required for a warranty claim.

This Limited Warranty is non-transferable and is offered exclusively to the original owner.

This Limited Warranty is valid only in the original country of purchase.

Repairs or replacements are provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Wharfedale shall not be liable for

any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expenses or implied warranty with any product. Except to the extent

prohibited by law, this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever, both expressed and implied, including but not

limited to the warrant of merchantability and fitness for practical purpose.

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This warranty provides benefits that are additional to and do not affect your statutory consumer rights.

This Limited Warranty offer is subject to correct information being submitted in your application. Incorrect dates or mismatched

purchase receipt dates that are outside of the warranty terms will immediately invalidate any warranty claim.

*Please check with your dealer local distributor for further information.

*Exclusions apply. Only models included in the option for registration are subject to the 3-year extended warranty programme. Y

statutory rights are not affected.

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reserve the right to revise the terms and conditions of this warranty. All warranty offers are subject to the latest terms. All and any

updates will be applied to the Terms and Conditions on our website.

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The following items are excluded from the Wharfedale warranty:

Normal wear and tear and cosmetic damage (including but not limited to any wear from reasonable use, environmental deterioration or

neglect)

Products on which the serial number has been removed, altered or otherwise made illegible.

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Products not purchased from an authorised Wharfedale dealer.

Products that were not new at the time of original purchase.

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Products sold ‘as is’, ‘as seen’ or ‘with faults’.

Product not purchased from an Authorised Dealer/Distributor within the region of the claim (ie parallel imports or grey market products)

Accidental damage or faults caused by commercial use, acts of God, incorrect installation, incorrect connection, incorrect packaging,

misuse or careless operation or handling which is not in accordance with the user instructions.

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Equipment that has been operated in conjunction with unsuitable, inappropriate or faulty apparatus.

Repairs, alterations or modifications carried out by parties other than Wharfedale or its authorised service partners.

Damage in transit that cannot be attributable to the fault of Wharfedale, the authorised distributor or dealer (ie. claims otherwise

covered by transit insurance.)

Faults relating to abnormal or inappropriate power supply voltage or power surges.

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Faults relating to extremities in temperature, exposure to heat, water or other liquids, insects, excessive moisture, sand, chemicals,

battery leakage or any other contaminants.

Any force majeure events, including but not limited to any acts of God, fire, lightning, typhoon, storm, earthquake, hurricane, natural

disaster, tsunami, flood, war, riot, public disturbance.

Any other causes beyond the reasonable control of either Wharfedale and its Authorised Distributor.

Please note items purchased before 1st Jan 2021 are not eligible for the extended warranty claim.

Please note certain models are not included in the extended warranty programme. Please contact us for any questions relating to

excluded models. Your statutory rights are not affected.

How to Claim

To obtain warranty service please contact the authorised dealer from which you purchased this product and present the limited

warranty certificate offered upon registration of your product’s extended warranty offer.

Do not dispatch goods without the prior agreement of the dealer distributor or authorised service centre.

If asked to return products for inspection and or repair, please pack carefully preferably in the original carton or packaging affording an

equal degree of protection and returned via insured, trackable courier service.

The authorised dealer or distributor will offer full return details and instructions. However, please note if unsuitable packaging is used

the warranty may be deemed void due to improper action in return.

Wharfedale or the authorised distributor, dealer or service centre may make a charge for the supply of new packaging for the return of

the repaired item. Please note, insurance is recommended as goods are returned at the owner’s risk. Authorised distributors or service

centres can not be held liable for loss or damage in transit. insurance and freight charges on the return journey will be paid for by

Wharfedale, authorised dealer, distributor or service centre if corrective work proves to be necessary.

In the event of ‘no-fault found’ or ‘no repair necessary’, the return shipping charge will be the responsibility of the owner.

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All repairs will be carried out by the appointed distributor (or locally appointed service centre). Repairs handled or processed without

authorisation or approval of the appointed representative will be excluded from this limited warranty. Please note, Wharfedale is not

able to supply parts or replacement items to any other entity than the official distributor or authorised service centre.

Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Wharfedale shall not be liable to you

and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for:

Any loss, damages and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the products covered by this

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Any damages, loss and liability, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused

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by, arising out of or otherwise, in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the
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Any damages, loss and liability under this warranty in respect of any act, omission, or negligence of any of their technicians,

employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the

obligations under this warranty.

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Service Centre Address

For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the office below.

IAG Service Dept.

13/14 Glebe Road

Huntingdon

Cambridgeshire

PE29 7DL

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Email: [email protected]

For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International, UK.

A world wide distributors list is available on the Wharfedale website: www.wharfedale.co.uk

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Specifications

General description

Enclosure type

Transducer complement

Bass driver

Midrange driver

Treble driver

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Recommended amplifier power

Peak SPL

Nominal impedance

Minimum impedance

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

Bass extension (-6dB)

Crossover frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

Width

Depth (with terminals)

Carton size

Net weight

Gross weight

SUPER DENTONModel

3-way vented-box / standmount

Bass Reflex

3-way

6.5" (165mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone

2" (50mm) Soft Dome

1" (25mm) Soft Dome

87dB

25 - 120W

103dB

6Ω (Compatible 8Ω)

3.4Ω

52Hz - 20kHz

40Hz

940Hz & 4.6kHz

14.7L

360mm

246mm

(275+20) mm

660x390x475 mm

9.2kg / pcs

21kg / ctn

SUPER DENTON High Frequency Unit

Acoustic Absorber

Rear Chamber T-yoke Washer Gasket Dome

Magnet Voice Coil Dome Frame Front Panel

SUPER DENTON Midrange Unit

U-magnet

Trim

Magnet

Voice Coil

Rubber

Surround

Brace

Top Plate

SUPER DENTON Bass Unit

Magnet

Foam

Rigid Die-cast Chassis

Dome Frame

Voice Coil

Silk Dome

Dust Cap

T-yoke Pole Piece High Flexibility Progressive

Spider

Kevlar Cone

IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] http://www.wharfedale.co.uk

IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice. All rights reserved IAG Group Ltd.
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