Wharfedale E70, any good?

[pumpkineater23]

A friend has a set of E70's and they are anything but bass shy. A Rega Brio drives them and the mids are pretty natural sounding, the treble not to shrieky at all but they have plenty of detail (they can be rolled off anyway using the controls on the front panel) and yes, they do Bass VERY well. Clean, taught and deep. I wonder how many people have actually listened to these? They're an outright bargain at the going rate of around £125 a pair as they are one of the last true good Wharfdales (diamonds being the later exception) and are very nicely made.

Have you any idea how they differ from the Vanguards? People were always surprised at the great sound of mine.. are the E70s much better?

[Reffc]

Have you any idea how they differ from the Vanguards? People were always surprised at the great sound of mine.. are the E70s much better?

I've never heard the Vanguards Peter so couldn't comment, but at the time the 70's were manufactured I think that of all the E series, they were meant to be the best compromise. Most now may need the woofers re-foaming or sticking (at least the one's I've seen could have done with a little TLC) but once done, and the X-over caps replaced for fresh items, they sound surprisingly good. My friend who has these comes round every now and then to listen to whatever exotic loudspeakers I happen to have at the time (quite a few pass through my hands!) but still prefers his 70's for most music.

[Marco]

Hi Peter,

Sorry to butt in... Just a quickie - where in the UK are you? Could you please put the county or nearest large town/city where you live, in your profile?

Cheers!

Marco.

[Darren]

..... D&B won't sound disappointing.

D&B Stan? Drum and Bass or Dandelion and Burdock?

[pumpkineater23]

Sorry Marco, only just discovered your request. I have updated my profile to include my county. (I live in Brighton)