Wharfedale, a respected British loudspeaker manufacturer founded in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs, has developed a new speaker system that combines classically uncolored English (BBC-type) sound with the greater dynamic capability typical of the best American designs. The Wharfedale Coleridge is a compact two-way system whose 8-inch woofer operates in a ported enclosure. High frequencies (above an unspecified crossover frequency) are radiated by a l-inch titanium-dome tweeter whose directivity is said to match that of the bass driver in the crossover region. The tweeter’s voice coil, wound on an aluminum former, is cooled by ferrofluid. The woofer cone is formed of a special polypropylene material called “mineral-filled homo-polymer” (MFHP). Wharfedale says that MFHP produces less coloration and has better dynamic qualities than other cone materials. Also used is a “sandwich mount,” which clamps the woofer chassis firmly to both sides of the front panel, stiffening the cabinet to minimize its effect on the sound. The sound of the wharfedale coleridge is very smooth and balanced making it an easy speaker to listen to. Despite its small size, the coleridge could be played at high volumes without sounding strained. The high sensitivity makes it possible to achieve high levels with almost any amplifier. Famous and rarely often offered speakers. See pictures for the optical state. To deliver this product properly, it is packed in very strong boxes, thereby encased in bubble wrap. In addition to the strong packaging, the box is labeled as fragile, using orange "fragile" tape. In case of further packing requirements please message after purchase.