The new DENTON 1S carries the Wharfedale Heritage legacy forward. Like its predecessor, it is designed to punch well above its size, delivering a rich, engaging sound from a compact cabinet. And just as the DENTON 80th and 85th anniversary models revived classic design cues, the 1S evolves the formula further — blending heritage aesthetics with advanced acoustic engineering to meet the demands of contemporary listening spaces, yet again proving that Wharfedale’s heritage comes in more than one form.
The DENTON 1S is not a simple revival. It is a clean-sheet reinterpretation of what a compact, modern hi-fi loudspeaker can be — combining contemporary acoustic engineering with unmistakable British design identity.
Adopting a coaxial point-source architecture inspired by the original DENTON 1, it delivers exceptional coherence and precision in a modern, compact, and purposeful form. Developed as an engineering challenge to explore new paths within Wharfedale loudspeaker design, the DENTON 1S is playful yet technically serious, confident yet refined. It is also unmistakably contemporary while honouring Wharfedale’s enduring legacy.
The brand-new coaxial driver is a sophisticated two-way system that positions a 25mm silk-dome tweeter concentrically within a 165mm woven advanced polypropylene cone. By allowing both drivers to radiate from a single acoustic centre, the DENTON 1S achieves inherent time alignment and phase coherence.
The result is a remarkably unified presentation with stable stereo imaging, a wide, immersive soundstage and consistent tonal balance across a broad listening area.
Whether seated centrally or listening off-axis, the DENTON 1S delivers a smooth, coherent sound that belies its compact dimensions.
The coaxial configuration also enables a smaller, more rigid cabinet with minimal front-baffle interruption — enhancing structural integrity while contributing to the speaker’s clean, refined aesthetic.
Development of the DENTON 1S was led by Wharfedale’s Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, with particular focus on crossover integration.
Through extensive modelling and critical listening evaluation, the crossover network has been engineered to ensure the drivers operate as a single unified system rather than as separate components. The result is a loudspeaker that sounds natural, balanced, and free from tonal discontinuities.
Music flows with convincing timing and scale, preserving detail and dynamic expression without fatigue — qualities more often associated with significantly larger loudspeakers.
The DENTON 1S has been engineered for placement flexibility as well as acoustic performance.
Primarily designed as a standmount loudspeaker, it also offers suitability for installed or on-wall applications. A discreet rear 3/8” mounting point allows secure wall installation.
A specially engineered rear-panel “Brilliance” EQ switch provides subtle tonal adjustment to optimise performance for free-space, shelf-mounted, or near-wall positioning. The DENTON 1S adapts effortlessly to its environment — delivering balanced performance without dictating room layout.
Model DENTON 1S
General Description 2-way Standmount / Wallmount
Enclosure Type Bass Reflex
Transducer Complement 2-way Coaxial Driver6.5" (165mm) Enhanced Polypropylene Cone, 1" (25mm) Silk-dome
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 88dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 30-100W
Peak SPL 95dB
Nominal Impedance 8Ω
Minimum Impedance 4.5Ω
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 50Hz - 20kHz
Bass Extension (-6dB) 45Hz
Crossover Frequency 2.6kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres) 11.5L
Dimensions (mm) Wall Mounting Rear Panel 9.5mm (3/8") Thread
Height (on plinth) 330mm Width 236mm Depth (with terminals) (229+25)mm
Carton Size 570 x 335 x 450mm
Net Weight 6.8kg/pcs
Gross Weight 16.0kg/ctn
