Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker
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Features
| Removable Grilles | No |
|---|---|
| Brand Color | None |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 3 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
General
- Configuration: Three-way vented box
- Enclosure type: Bass reflex (twin rear-firing ports)
- Cabinet volume: 26.8 L
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohm (8 ohm compatible)
- Recommended amplifier power: 25–150 W
Audio Performance
- Frequency response (±3 dB): 54 Hz–20 kHz
- Bass extension (-6 dB): 47 Hz
- Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1 m): 90 dB
- Crossover frequencies: 900 Hz, 2.7 kHz
Drivers
- Treble driver: 25 mm fabric dome
- Midrange driver: 50 mm fabric dome
- Bass drivers: 2 x 165 mm woven Kevlar cone
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 550 x 250 x 300 mm
- Weight: 14 kg
Description
The Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker is designed to complete the acclaimed Heritage Series by bringing authentic centre-channel performance to multichannel home cinema systems. While models like the Linton and Denton have long been celebrated for their musicality in stereo setups, the addition of a dedicated centre speaker allows users to expand into immersive AV configurations without compromising tonal consistency.
This speaker has been purpose-built to integrate seamlessly with existing Heritage models, ensuring a cohesive and balanced front soundstage. Whether used in a 3.1 or 5.1 system, it delivers dialogue and central audio elements with precision, making it an essential component for anyone looking to combine classic Wharfedale sound with modern home cinema performance.
Three-Way Driver Design for Clarity and Depth
At the heart of the Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker lies a sophisticated three-way driver configuration, carefully engineered for clarity and balance. A 50mm fabric dome midrange driver handles the crucial vocal frequencies, delivering exceptional presence and intelligibility across the critical 900Hz to 2.7kHz range.
This ensures that dialogue remains clear and expressive, even during complex soundtracks. Supporting this are two 165mm Kevlar bass drivers that provide a rich and controlled low-end foundation, while a 25mm fabric dome tweeter reproduces high frequencies with smooth detail.
Together, these elements create a seamless transition across the frequency spectrum, resulting in a natural, full-bodied sound that enhances both movies and music.
Seamless Integration and Soundstage Consistency
One of the defining strengths of the Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker is its ability to integrate effortlessly with other speakers in the Heritage lineup. The carefully matched drivers and crossover design ensure tonal consistency across the front channels, allowing sound to move naturally and coherently across the soundstage.
This is particularly important in home cinema applications, where dialogue, effects, and music must blend seamlessly. The wide dispersion characteristics of the midrange and treble units help maintain clarity and balance even when listening off-axis.
As a result, every seat in the room benefits from a consistent listening experience, making it ideal for shared viewing environments and delivering a truly immersive audio presentation.
Precision Cabinet Engineering
The cabinet of the Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker is meticulously designed to optimise acoustic performance while maintaining practical dimensions. Measuring 550 x 250 x 300mm, it provides ample internal volume for the drivers to perform effectively without becoming overly bulky.
The construction combines high-density particle board and MDF layers bonded with a resonance-damping adhesive, reducing unwanted vibrations and colouration. Internal bracing and carefully selected damping materials further control resonance, ensuring that the cabinet remains acoustically inert.
This attention to detail results in a clean, transparent sound that preserves the integrity of the audio signal, allowing the speaker to deliver precise and dynamic performance across a wide range of content.
Classic Design with Premium Finishes
In keeping with the Heritage Series aesthetic, the Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker features beautifully crafted real-wood veneers available in walnut, mahogany, or black oak. Each cabinet is hand-finished and lacquered to a satin sheen, providing a timeless look that complements both traditional and modern interiors.
The design not only reflects Wharfedale’s rich history but also ensures a perfect visual match with other Heritage models. Beyond its appearance, the cabinet’s construction contributes to its acoustic performance, blending form and function seamlessly.
This combination of classic styling and modern engineering makes the speaker a standout addition to any high-end audio or home cinema system.
Engineered for Authentic Dialogue and Performance
Developed under the guidance of Wharfedale’s Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, the Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker embodies a commitment to precision engineering and authentic sound reproduction. Through carefully tuned crossover networks, matched drivers, and optimised enclosure design, the speaker delivers natural tonality and outstanding vocal clarity.
Dialogue is reproduced with authority and scale, ensuring that every word is heard clearly without overpowering the rest of the soundtrack. With a sensitivity of 90dB, a frequency response of 54Hz to 20kHz, and compatibility with amplifiers ranging from 25 to 150 watts, it offers both versatility and high performance.
This makes it an ideal centrepiece for any Heritage-based home cinema system.