WharfedaleOpus 2-3usedWharfedale Opus 2-3 Full Range Speaker in Piano Birdseye MapleBeautiful looking and equally beautiful sounding full range speakers from Wharfedale, rated 8/10 for age only (appearance wise they are a 9). These were the top of the line before the Jade came out...2000.00

Wharfedale Opus 2-3 Full Range Speaker in Piano Birdseye Maple

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8/10
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Ships fromBrookline, NH, 03033
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensionsunspecified
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Beautiful looking and equally beautiful sounding full range speakers from Wharfedale, rated 8/10 for age only (appearance wise they are a 9). These were the top of the line before the Jade came out in 2011. I actually prefer these as they have a textile tweeter, and I find the highs very sweet and smooth, never fatiguing. 
One reveiwer noted: "the Wharedale Opus II-3 impresses with...

  • an utterly colorful, full-bodied and natural presentation, likely due to the range covered by the midrange dome.
  • a neutral, coherent, seamless union of all frequencies.
  • a very extended and intelligible bass which even in sizeable environs won't suffer dropouts.
  • an utter absence of sharpness and hardness, instead a very sonorous depiction
Another reviewer noted "They provide a clean and detailed sound with exceptional bass power and extension and a level of separation and detail rivaling speakers of much higher prices. They offer incredible coherence no matter the volume played and have clean and clear highs, smooth midrange and bass power and depth that would make large subwoofers proud. Whether I used them for loud rock or subtle jazz they performed beyond my expectations and never left me wanting for more. Their relatively high efficiency allows them to be powered fairly easily, though they can handle massive power amps as well."  
I had these powered first by a Bryston 4BST, then an Arcam AVR 600 (biamped) and now by an Esoteric Ai10. It has done well with all three.     
The only reason I am selling is that these are quite large speakers, bigger than what my wife really wanted me to have in the living room. It is a testament to their beautiful looks and sound that I was able to get these in the house in the first place, but after 3 years she would like something a little smaller and less imposing.  I am reluctantly agreeing, but would not be heartbroken if I had to tell her these did not sell (at least I can say I tried).

The details: 
  • 3 way 4 driver floor standing loudspeaker
  • Bass: 250mm x 2
  • Midrange 75mm textile
  • Tweeter: 25mm textile
  • Power: 300W
  • Nominal Impedance: 6ohm
  • Sensitivity: 91dB
  • Frequency: 30-44kHz
  • Weight without packaging 40kg or 88 lbs

  • I will split PayPal charges with the buyer. These are quite large and heavy, so local sale preferred and I would be willing to travel within 90 minutes of Nashua, NH to deliver. If shipped they will be double boxed and insured. Shipping paid by buyer.
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