Wharfedale Heritage Centre Speaker

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 a 3.1 or 5.1 system, 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.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: 3-Way Vented-Box Centre Channel
• Enclosure Type: Bass Reflex
• Transducer Complement: 3-Way
• Bass Driver: 6.5" (165 mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x 2
• Midrange Driver: 2" (50 mm) Soft Dome
• Treble Driver: 1" (2 5mm) 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
• Cabinet Volume (in litres): 26.8L
• Available Finishes: Walnut, Mahogany and Black Oak Real Wood Veneers
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 550 x 250 x 300 mm (Plus 20 mm with Terminals)
• Weight: 14.0 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.