I've seen these Wharfedale Emerald speakers go for around $129 each at uBid. Shipping is pricey making the final cost more like $320. Still a good deal on some nice speakers. I think they are clearing these out for their new Pacific line, hence the price drop.
Brand new:
http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=7670703
Amazon sells them for $899 a pair.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005IA36/qid%3D1027690025/sr%3D1-28/104-6059927-2200722
Read reviews here for Wharfedale Emerald 97 and 99.
http://www.audioreview.com/Main+Speaker/PRD_120792_1594crx.aspx
Here is the description of the speakers from uBid:
Features And Benefits
Emerald 99 Oak 150 watt 3 way Tower Speaker
With a performance as inviting as as its classical good looks, the Emerald, now in its third generation, is an exceptionally refined speaker.
Great looks as well as great quality sound...
Designed with a distinctly art-deco feel, the speakers from the new Emerald range are built into a real wood cabinet, producing a rich, warm sound, steeped in emotion.
Great looks great sounds and the cutting edge technology you'd expect form Wharfedale...
Although undisclosed by the appearance of the Emeralds, technology is used extensively in the manufacture.
Complex computer modeling has been used in the design of the cabinets to minimize coloration, the woofer cones are constructed using our patented mineral loaded homopolymer plastic to damp unwanted resonances, whilst retaining the strength to keep bass accurate and dynamic.
Finally, laser interferometry has been used to create a truly outstanding tweeter for the Emeralds.
What that all adds up to...
The end result is a classic amongst speakers - a dry acoustic character with a revealing and flawless transparency.
Try and handle all this power...
Power Handling: 150 Watts
Clear uninterrupted sound...
Sensitivity: 88dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Freq. Response: 28Hz - 27kHz
Size up the situation and bid now...
Dimensions (H x W x D)1000 x 255 x 320mm
Drive Units:
Bass: 2 x 200mm
Midrange: 200mm
Tweeter: 25mm Textile Dome
Great System great sound...
System:3-Way Front Ported
Woofer size:
8 inch
Midrange size:
8 inch
Tweeter size:
1 inch Silk Dome
Brand new:
http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=7670703
Amazon sells them for $899 a pair.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005IA36/qid%3D1027690025/sr%3D1-28/104-6059927-2200722
Read reviews here for Wharfedale Emerald 97 and 99.
http://www.audioreview.com/Main+Speaker/PRD_120792_1594crx.aspx
Here is the description of the speakers from uBid:
Features And Benefits
Emerald 99 Oak 150 watt 3 way Tower Speaker
With a performance as inviting as as its classical good looks, the Emerald, now in its third generation, is an exceptionally refined speaker.
Great looks as well as great quality sound...
Designed with a distinctly art-deco feel, the speakers from the new Emerald range are built into a real wood cabinet, producing a rich, warm sound, steeped in emotion.
Great looks great sounds and the cutting edge technology you'd expect form Wharfedale...
Although undisclosed by the appearance of the Emeralds, technology is used extensively in the manufacture.
Complex computer modeling has been used in the design of the cabinets to minimize coloration, the woofer cones are constructed using our patented mineral loaded homopolymer plastic to damp unwanted resonances, whilst retaining the strength to keep bass accurate and dynamic.
Finally, laser interferometry has been used to create a truly outstanding tweeter for the Emeralds.
What that all adds up to...
The end result is a classic amongst speakers - a dry acoustic character with a revealing and flawless transparency.
Try and handle all this power...
Power Handling: 150 Watts
Clear uninterrupted sound...
Sensitivity: 88dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Freq. Response: 28Hz - 27kHz
Size up the situation and bid now...
Dimensions (H x W x D)1000 x 255 x 320mm
Drive Units:
Bass: 2 x 200mm
Midrange: 200mm
Tweeter: 25mm Textile Dome
Great System great sound...
System:3-Way Front Ported
Woofer size:
8 inch
Midrange size:
8 inch
Tweeter size:
1 inch Silk Dome