Wharfedale W70D spec sheet
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quiet
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I have the 70d. I tried them with a 1962 Pioneer tube receiver. It was not the hot setup. I am having great success with mid 60's SS receivers. Best match so far is 1965 Harman Kardon SR900
I hope the Scott works for you.
gdmoore28
Super Member
I'm still looking for a mate to the first-generation W70 that I was graciously given at the audio meet this year. I have a nice little 35 watt tube amp that I could use to run it in mono, but I'm yearning to have another W70 to make a pair. If any of you guys in Arkansas - or at least within reasonable driving distance - has a spare one, please let me know.
GeeDeeEmm
swamppirate
Lunatic Member
The Wharfies will fo sho need a recap....just did a set of W60 D’s and they are singing sweetly....
samii
Active Member
Just scored a pair of W70D's at an estate sale for $40, and I have them paired with a Sansui 2000X, and they are blowing me away. I have had New large Advents for the last three years or so, but the W70's just sound so much more open and full bodied. Not sure if any work is needed, but from what everyone is saying a recap might be in order. Just have to learn how to do it.
toups
Well-Known Member
Well if they sound great, I would hesitate to recap them. (I know that is a religious question with widely varying opinions as to which magical caps are best.)
I am now a firm member of the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" school after too many lessons of "Well, it wasn't broke but I thought if I fixed it, it would be even better and now it's really broken."
A few items to watch out for, the tweeters are prone to have the aluminum wires that goes under the purple plastic to the voice coil corrode and break probably due to the glue used. So if a tweeter isn't working, that is a possibility. (I purchased some special aluminum solder to repair some tweeters but haven't gotten around to it.) Also there may be some bare resistance wire "coils" in the cross-over. This are fragile could also break. Removing the back is tricky since there is little excess wire going to the drivers. So if all the drivers are in fact working, count your blessings and try to leave well enough alone. Otherwise check the cross-over components and the drivers for continuity. Unfortunately, that will require opening up the patient.
samii
Active Member
I have decided exactly what you suggested. I've been listening to all kinds of music for days now, and these things just sing, and are crankable with no fatigue or distortion in the least. The tone controls work beautifully, and I'm still trying to dial them in perfectly. The sound with my Sansui and Pioneer TT is sublime.
Proengineer
New Member
It has been awhile since I last posted here (obviously). In regards to CrownKings post. I wasn't impressed with the speaker until I recapped them with PIO caps (Russian Pink can type, same values), and the difference in sound was amazing. I also replaced the old purple tweets with the Audax (could be that the tweets weren't up to spec or working correctly, don't remember). These can be amazing speakers as I said previously with only a re-cap and pushed by a tube receiver as these were meant for the low power receivers of the time (35 watts max I believe).
Stu Pidasso
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Hi, I am a new member looking for some advice. I have followed AK forums for years and have appreciated the wealth of information on this site.
I'm not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but I am looking for advice on a good 5" midrange replacement speaker for the Wharfedale W70 series discussed here. I purchased a set of Rosedale's ($125) as my first speaker reclamation project. The 15" woofers are in excellent condition, and the tweeters appear to be working fine, but both 5" mids are shot and need to be replaced. I am guessing that the crossover's will need to be replaced as well, but will re-evaluate after replacing the mids. Currently the speakers sound nice, but are not outstanding or blowing me away by any means. I picked up a single Wharfedale Diamond iii speaker ($20) and tried the 4" driver from the Diamond in the Rosedale's, but it was a bit bright and did not blend in well with the Rosedale's 15" woofer and the purple tweeter.
Any restoration advice and suggestions for a good midrange replacement speaker for my Rosedales would be very helpful. Thanks
I'm not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but I am looking for advice on a good 5" midrange replacement speaker for the Wharfedale W70 series discussed here. I purchased a set of Rosedale's ($125) as my first speaker reclamation project. The 15" woofers are in excellent condition, and the tweeters appear to be working fine, but both 5" mids are shot and need to be replaced. I am guessing that the crossover's will need to be replaced as well, but will re-evaluate after replacing the mids. Currently the speakers sound nice, but are not outstanding or blowing me away by any means. I picked up a single Wharfedale Diamond iii speaker ($20) and tried the 4" driver from the Diamond in the Rosedale's, but it was a bit bright and did not blend in well with the Rosedale's 15" woofer and the purple tweeter.
Any restoration advice and suggestions for a good midrange replacement speaker for my Rosedales would be very helpful. Thanks
gdmoore28
Super Member
Welcome aboard, Stu. I've been away from here for several months, so I don't know if you've solved your mid problem as of yet.
In any case, I'd say watch ebay (sorry). I've seen a number of Wharfedale components listed there as people seem to be parting out their speakers.
GeeDeeEmm
In any case, I'd say watch ebay (sorry). I've seen a number of Wharfedale components listed there as people seem to be parting out their speakers.
GeeDeeEmm
tSLINGBLADEt
New Member
So I have a question concerning matching a vintage McIntosh 4100 receiver to my W70D’s. This receiver is comparable to the Pioneer SX950 in wpc (75). Is this too much receiver? Your thoughts and suggestions are welcomed.
quiet
Addicted Member
I don't think it's to much power.
tSLINGBLADEt
New Member
The reason I ask is the spec sheet rates the W70D at 40 watt max input (IHF per channel). I’m really hoping this combo is ideal because I love my W70D’s and have always wanted a McIntosh and the opportunity i have to buy the 4100 couldn’t be better.
kfa888
Addicted Member
Dont replace them with anything but the originals. Its part of the magic.
gdmoore28
Super Member
Running your W70s with that Mac receiver will present no problems whatsoever. You could run them with 1000 watts with no problem, honestly. All you have to do is listen for the signs of distress that a speaker will issue before damage. But, that's the case whether you are running 10 watts or 10,000. Just use your volume control - that's why they are there.
Remember, a 1000 watt receiver can easily produce two watts just as well. Just because the power is there, you don't have to use it.
GeeDeeEmm
Remember, a 1000 watt receiver can easily produce two watts just as well. Just because the power is there, you don't have to use it.
GeeDeeEmm
tSLINGBLADEt
New Member
That’s great news. My next step after the Mac purchase is to have my purple jelly’s repaired. One of them needs the aluminum fix under the lip.
kfa888
Addicted Member
The tweeters
