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Wharfedale Emerald 97 - compare to?

I've read a lot of speaker reviews lately and found the Wharfedale Emerald 97 gets a fairly good review. Looking on Ebay I have seen many of these sell for under $300/pair new with claims of retail being $1000/pair for black ash to $1800/pair for walnut. They come with floor spikes too. I do not know of any plce in the area I live that carries any so I cannot go to listen for myself. Does anyone out there have a pair or heard them, and what is your opinion? What do they compare to? Good bass with 30-20000 response? Are they exagerating the retail price? Are they worth $300?
Also, as long as I am on here, I live west of the Minneapolis-St.Paul area about 75 miles so I don't get there often, can anyone tell me some places to go there to listen to different high end speakers?
Thanks
tgi

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gemboxinteriors
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Howdy!

 I’m new to this community and appreciate all I’ve read from those who have information and opinions about the Warfedale speakers. It’s very helpful. I’ve a client who inherited a pair of these standing speakers. We’ve no idea of their age but look rather vintage. 
 

Here is what the plaque on the rear states:

Wharfedale

Emerald EM 97

8 OHMS

125 W

Serial No. 700019

Made in London

The veneer is light wood - appearing as Maple wood. 
 

They appear to be in excellent condition. I’m not seeing these specic ones for sale in the marketplace. Does anyone have an idea of their value in the marketplace? Any information you’re willing to share would be greatly appreciated! 
Cheers!

Marianne

 

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