Introducing the Heritage Centre
The New 3-way Centre Chanel Loudspeaker from Wharfedale
Product Features
- Superior 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.
- Authentic 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.
- Strategic 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.
- Bespoke 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.
Modern Classics
From 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.
For 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.
Designed for Seamless Integration
The 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.
Heritage-Correct Design and Finish
The Heritage Centre is unmistakably part of the Wharfedale family.
Available 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.
Purpose-Built Driver System
At its core, the Heritage Centre employs a carefully balanced driver configuration:
- Twin 6.5” woven Kevlar bass drivers
- 2” soft-dome midrange
- 1” soft-dome tweeter
This 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.
Natural Voice, Precise Delivery
As with all Wharfedale Heritage loudspeakers, the emphasis is on natural sound.
Through 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.
Cabinet Engineering
The enclosure is constructed to the same standards as the LINTON and DENTON loudspeakers.
Internally 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.
The result is a presentation that feels balanced and assured, with sufficient weight to anchor the front soundstage in both film and music applications.
Ready for Modern Systems
As listening habits evolve, many systems now extend beyond two-channel configurations. Whether in a3.1 or 5.1system, 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.
The result is a system that remains coherent, balanced, and visually harmonious, without compromising the qualities that define the Heritage range.
ABOUT WHARFEDALE
Wharfedale 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.
Technical Specifications
Model
HERITAGE CENTRE
General Description
3-Way Vented-box/Centre
Enclosure Type
Bass Reflex
Transducer Complement
3-Way
Bass Driver
6.5" (165mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x 2
Midrange Driver
2" (50mm) Soft Dome
Treble Driver
1" (25mm) Soft Dome
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
90dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
25-150W
Peak SPL
106dB
Nominal Impedance
6Ω (Compatible with 8Ω)
Minimum Impedance
4.0Ω
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
54Hz - 20kHz
Bass Extension (-6dB)
47Hz
Crossover Frequency
900Hz, 2.7kHz
Available Real Wood Veneer Finishes
Walnut
Mahogany
Black Oak
Cabinet Volume
26.8L
Dimensions H x W x D (on plinth)
250 x 550 x 300 mm (+20 mm with terminals)
Net Weight
14 Kg
*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Price, Features & Specifications are subject change without notice.
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