Airedale Neo

Wharfedale (Brand), Wharfedale Wireless Works, Rank Wharfedale Ltd.; Bradford

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  • Year
  • 2005 ?
  • Category
  • Loudspeaker, headphone or earphone
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 357944

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Airedale Neo - Wharfedale Brand, Wharfedale
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 20.35 x 44.29 x 17.72 inch / 517 x 1125 x 450 mm
  • Notes

  • Airedale Neo, 3-way 3-driver Loudspeaker System. 

    The Wharfedale Airedale Neo is a sophisticated three-way bass-reflex speaker that blends modern engineering with a retro aesthetic. As the second-largest model in Wharfedale's range, it showcases the company's commitment to both contemporary manufacturing and its historical legacy.

    The speaker features a large, wardrobe-like enclosure with a gently sloping design. At its core is a 75mm soft-dome midrange driver with a hard aluminium former, boasting remarkably low distortion levels. This midrange unit, partially horn-loaded, covers the critical 800Hz-3.7kHz range, encompassing most of the human voice spectrum.

    For high frequencies, the Airedale Neo employs another soft dome tweeter, chosen for its neutral character and wide dispersion. The bass is handled by a 300mm cone driver. All drivers utilize Alnico magnets, a premium alloy known for its magnetic properties.

    The speaker's construction is noteworthy, with a tri-laminate cone design for the bass driver, consisting of glass-fibre outer layers and a carbon-fibre core. This structure extends to the dust cap as well. To minimize port noise, the Neo incorporates two large front-facing ports, designed to keep air velocity low.

    Tailored partly for the Japanese market, which is the largest for the Airedale range, the Neo represents a balance between Wharfedale's heritage and its modern capabilities

    Technical Specifications

    Enclosure Type Vented (bass reflex)
    Bass Driver 12" (300mm) Alnico magnet, D387
    Midrange Driver 3” (75mm) soft dome D389
    Tweeter 1" (25mm) soft dome Alnico magnet D390
    Crossover Frequency 600 Hz, 2.5 kHz
    Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 25Hz - 45kHz
    SPL 1W @ 1m 85 dB
    Recommended Amplifier power 100 W,  400 W peak
    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms

    The Airedale model evolved, with several iterations following the original 1960s version:

    • Airedale SP, 4-Way Loudspeaker System (1970s): This version was produced in the 1970s and was considered the top-of-the-line model in the SP series.
    • Airedale Heritage Classic, 4-Way, 5 drivers Loudspeaker System (2001-04)
    • Airedale Heritage, 4-Way Loudspeaker System (2005-08)
    • Airedale Neo, 3-Way Loudspeaker System (2005-08)
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 125.66 lb (125 lb 10.6 oz) / 57.050 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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