Airedale

Wharfedale (Brand), Wharfedale Wireless Works, Rank Wharfedale Ltd.; Bradford

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  • Year
  • 1961
  • Category
  • Loudspeaker, headphone or earphone
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 357934

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Airedale - Wharfedale Brand, Wharfedale
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Notes

  • The 1960s Wharfedale Airedale speaker enclosure was a free-standing assembly designed for corner and along-the-wall placement. It featured a robust construction with several key technical aspects:

    Cabinet Design

    • One-piece, free-standing assembly
    • Suitable for corner or along-the-wall placement
    • Sand-filled front panel to reduce cabinet resonance
    • Ceramic tiles fitted to rear side panels for further resonance control
    • Total weight exceeding 3/4 cwt (approximately 38 kg)
    • Fitted with castors for easy movement

    Driver Configuration

    • Three-way speaker system:
      1. 15" W15RS bass driver with high-flux magnet and heavy cone
      2. 8" Super 8CS mid-range driver
      3. 3" Super 3 treble driver
    • Upward-facing mid-range and treble drivers for omnidirectional sound dispersion

    Crossover and Impedance

    • Half-section three-way crossover unit
    • Crossover frequencies: 400 Hz and 5000 Hz
    • Impedance: 12/15 ohms

    Power Handling

    • Maximum input power: 20 watts

    Controls

    • Individual controls for middle and treble response
    • Located on the rear panel

    Airedale's design focused on achieving natural sound reproduction, particularly in terms of a clean bass response and an airy treble presentation.

    The Airedale model evolved, with several iterations following the original 1960s version:

    • Airedale SP, 4-Way Loudspeaker System (1970s): This version was produced in the 1970s and was considered the top-of-the-line model in the SP series.
    • Airedale Heritage Classic, 4-Way, 5 drivers Loudspeaker System (2001-04)
    • Airedale Heritage, 4-Way Loudspeaker System (2005-08)
    • Airedale Neo, 3-Way Loudspeaker System (2005-08)
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Gramophone Nov 1961, Sup iii.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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