{"product_id":"wharfedale-heritage-centre-speaker","title":"Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__1661388296cd5f09cd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__1661388296cd5f09cd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__1661388296cd5f09cd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__1661388296cd5f09cd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__1661388296cd5f09cd\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIntroducing the Heritage Centre\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(188, 151, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Wharfedale-Heritage-Centre-Speaker-Mahogany-front-CROPPED-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1779953309\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(188, 151, 96);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New 3-way Centre Chanel Loudspeaker from Wharfedale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the way listeners use Wharfedale Heritage loudspeakers and initiated by customer demand, the Heritage Centre is a dedicated centre channel for the Wharfedale Heritage series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyled in matching real-wood veneers and carefully proportioned to sit naturally alongside the family of LINTON and DENTON models, the Heritage Centre is designed to integrate both visually and sonically. It delivers the same full-bodied warmth, expressive midrange, and natural, unforced presentation that have made these loudspeakers enduring favourites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether anchoring dialogue in a film soundtrack or maintaining coherence across a multi-speaker music system, the Heritage Centre ensures that the voice of the system remains consistent, balanced, and true.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Wharfedale-Heritage-Centre-Speaker-Black-Walnut-front-with-grille-CROPPED-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1779953310\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior 3-Way Dialogue Clarity – Featuring a dedicated 2” dome midrange and twin 6.5” Kevlar woofers, this configuration ensures exceptionally clear, fatigue-free movie dialogue and a seamless soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Furniture-Grade Aesthetics – Hand-finished in real-wood veneers (Walnut, Mahogany, or Black Oak) with vintage cloth grilles to perfectly match the decor-friendly look of Heritage Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic Opportunity for Multi-Channel Sales – Heritage Centre eliminates the \"mismatched centre\" problem, allowing you to convert existing Linton and Denton owners into full 3.1, 5.1, or 7.1 home cinema customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke Peter Comeau Engineering – Specifically voiced to ensure tonal consistency and \"British Hi-Fi\" warmth across the entire front stage, providing a theatrical experience that matches the lineage’s legendary musicality. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Denton 80th Anniversary through LINTON, Denton 85th, SUPER LINTON and SUPER DENTON, and more recently the UK-built DOVEDALE and ASTON models, the range represents the essence of Wharfedale’s approach and stands as a symbol of what British hi-fi does best: timeless styling, natural musicality, and honest engineering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many listeners, these loudspeakers are more than products — they are enduring reference points, combining a familiar aesthetic with a sound that feels both natural and engaging.  As systems evolve beyond traditional two-channel listening, the need for a centre speaker that truly belongs within the Heritage family has become increasingly clear. The Heritage Centre addresses this directly — offering a solution that is both acoustically and visually aligned with the rest of the series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Seamless Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Centre has been developed with the same care and attention as every Wharfedale Heritage loudspeaker in a centre channel that does not draw attention to itself, but instead allows dialogue and musical detail to emerge with clarity and natural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Wharfedale-Heritage-Centre-Speaker-Mahogany-rear-CROPPED-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1779953308\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage-Correct Design and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Centre is unmistakably part of the Wharfedale family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in the same real-wood veneer finishes — Black Oak, Mahogany, and Walnut — with a matching black baffle, classic cloth grille, and the signature Wharfedale badge, every element has been carefully considered to ensure visual continuity within a Heritage system, allowing the centre speaker to sit naturally alongside its companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose-Built Driver System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, the Heritage Centre employs a carefully balanced driver configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin 6.5” woven Kevlar bass drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2” soft-dome midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1” soft-dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis arrangement reflects the design philosophy of the Heritage series, delivering consistent tonal character and wide, even dispersion.  Dialogue is reproduced with clarity and weight, while maintaining the natural tonal balance required for music. The transition between channels is seamless, preserving the integrity of the soundstage across the entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Voice, Precise Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Wharfedale Heritage loudspeakers, the emphasis is on natural sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough carefully developed crossover design, driver integration, and cabinet tuning, the Heritage Centre delivers clear and expressive vocal reproduction without exaggeration or fatigue.  Speech remains intelligible and focused, even at higher listening levels, while retaining the warmth and ease that characterise the Heritage sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Wharfedale-Heritage-Centre-Speaker-Black-Oak-angled-CROPPED-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1779953310\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCabinet Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure is constructed to the same standards as the LINTON and DENTON loudspeakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternally braced to reduce resonance and fitted with a rear-firing bass reflex port, it provides controlled low-frequency support that adds scale and presence without overhang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a presentation that feels balanced and assured, with sufficient weight to anchor the front soundstage in both film and music applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady for Modern Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-justify description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs listening habits evolve, many systems now extend beyond two-channel configurations.  Whether in a\u003cspan\u003e3.1 or 5.1\u003c\/span\u003esystem, or as part of a broader multi-channel setup, the Heritage Centre fulfils a vital role — providing a stable and natural anchor for dialogue and central imaging.  Unlike conventional centre speakers, it offers a true match — both acoustically and aesthetically — for Wharfedale Heritage loudspeakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a system that remains coherent, balanced, and visually harmonious, without compromising the qualities that define the Heritage range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT WHARFEDALE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWharfedale is the British heavyweight champion of value-for-money loudspeakers. Every single component, from woofer cone to cabinet, is both designed and built in-house. This creates unparalleled quality control while maintaining the lowest possible price. And with a range that extends from entry-level to extreme luxury, Wharfedale has a specific loudspeaker to suit you – anywhere along your audio journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1040\/6126\/files\/Wharfedale-Heritage-Centre-Speaker-Black-Walnut-angled-with-grille-CROPPED-Vinyl-Revival.png?v=1779953310\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHERITAGE CENTRE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-Way Vented-box\/Centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBass Reflex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer Complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-Way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.5\" (165mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\" (50mm) Soft Dome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\" (25mm) Soft Dome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25-150W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e106dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6Ω (Compatible with 8Ω)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.0Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e54Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e900Hz, 2.7kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Real Wood Veneer Finishes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWalnut\u003cbr\u003eMahogany \u003cbr\u003eBlack Oak \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e26.8L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions H x W x D (on plinth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e250 x 550 x 300 mm (+20 mm with terminals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14 Kg\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__16613893361131f4e8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-template--15256695930939__16613893361131f4e8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(188, 151, 96);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. 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