Wharfedale SUPER DENTON 3 Way Bookshelf Speaker User Guide

Wharfedale SUPER DENTON 3 Way Bookshelf Speaker

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: SUPER DENTON
• Series: Heritage Series
• Bass Extension: Down to 40Hz
• Midrange Unit: 2 inch fabric dome driver
• Treble Unit: 1 inch soft dome treble unit
• Grille: Internal shaping for maximizing power performance

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Before installing the SUPER DENTON speakers, please read and follow these important safety instructions:

• Read all instructions in the accompanying literature.
• Switch off all units in your system at the mains before making any connections.
• Set the volume control at minimum when switching on the system or changing sources.
• Avoid subjecting the speakers to extreme cold, heat, humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the speakers.
• Avoid connecting speaker terminals to the mains supply.
• Do not dismantle the speakers; refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Product Description
The SUPER DENTON speakers are part of Wharfedale’s Heritage series, featuring modern drive unit, cabinet, and crossover technology. The speakers are designed to provide remarkable bass extension down to 40Hz, realistic performance in the midrange, and  detailed treble output for a balanced and immersive soundexperience.

Installation Instructions

1. Ensure all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired.
2. Avoid placing the speakers directly facing other hi-fi units or heavy objects.
3. If placing the speakers on a TV set, consult the TV handbook for compatibility.
4. Position the speakers for optimal sound dispersion and performance.

Maintenance
To maintain the performance of your SUPER DENTON speakers:

• Avoid exposing the speakers to rain or moisture.
• Service the speakers if they have been damaged, do not operate normally, or have been dropped.
• Avoid making changes or modifications not approved by the manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can I dismantle the SUPER DENTON speakers for cleaning?
  A: No, it is not recommended to dismantle the speakers. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel to avoid voiding the warranty

• Q: How can I optimize the sound performance of the speakers?
  A: Position the speakers for optimal sound dispersion, avoid placing heavy objects on top of them, and ensure correct wiring and connections within your system.

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product read all these instructions!

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

• Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Unpacking Your Loudspeakers

• 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.

The SUPER DENTON Heritage speakers feature offset treble units to smooth the high frequency dispersion.
The speakers should be positioned with treble units inwards, that is with the W badge on the grilles towards the outside.
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 and play a wide range of programme material 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.

Looking After Your Loudspeaker

• Your Wharfedale loudspeakers use a specially hard-wearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with 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.
• Never stand objects on your loudspeakers. In particular do not stand flowers, etc. on them – they are not jardinieres!
• Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. If you accidentally spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer 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 or your hands.

Warranty Coverage

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

Online Registration

Scan the QR code using a smart-phone device. for product warranty registration online.

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 Wharfedale.co.uk/warranty-registration 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.
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. Your statutory rights are not affected.

We 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.

Exclusions
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.
• Products not purchased from an authorised Wharfedale dealer.
• Products that were not new at the time of original purchase.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Repairs
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 warranty.
• Any damages, loss and liability, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of or otherwise, in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the product.
• 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.

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
• UK
• Tel: +44(0)1480 452561
• 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

Specifications

Model                                                          SUPER DENTON

SUPER DENTON High Frequency Unit

SUPER DENTON Midrange Unit

SUPER DENTON Bass Unit

IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 452561 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. Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group. CODE: WH14-MNL005a

References

• Warranty Registration – WHARFEDALE
• WHARFEDALE

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