{"product_id":"wharfedale-valdus-centre-speaker-surround-sound-channel-home-cinema-system","title":"Wharfedale Valdus Centre Channel Speaker - 8 Ohm 100W - Home Cinema Surround Sound - Degraded Surrounds - For Parts or Repair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ Pre-owned — condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale Valdus Centre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a horizontal centre channel speaker from Wharfedale's well-regarded Valdus series, designed for use as the dialogue and centre channel in a home cinema surround sound system. The cabinet is a black vinyl-wrapped MDF enclosure with a three-driver configuration — two woofers flanking a central dome tweeter — and a black fabric grille with the silver Wharfedale script badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important condition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003efoam\/rubber surrounds on both woofers are heavily degraded\u003c\/strong\u003e — crumbling, cracked, and deteriorated due to age-related foam rot, as clearly visible in the photos. This will significantly affect audio performance. This unit is best suited for \u003cstrong\u003eparts, display, or surround restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e by a competent DIYer. Speaker surround repair kits are widely available and this is a common and achievable repair for this type of speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet condition (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack vinyl-wrapped MDF cabinet — structurally intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral surface marks and scuffs consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack fabric grille present and intact with silver Wharfedale badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral dome tweeter appears visually intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle recessed terminal cup on rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard black (negative) and red (positive) binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with banana plugs or bare wire speaker cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo speaker cable included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (rear label-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Wharfedale (Wharfedale Int. Ltd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Valdus Centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal Impedance: 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Handling: 100W (PROG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial No: VAT CEN 105883\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 43cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 17cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Wharfedale \/ Black","offer_id":54692960895315,"sku":"shelf 53","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/dd7db9c6-5370-467e-a3cc-7a2ffb339ae0.jpg?v=1787653059","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/wharfedale-valdus-centre-speaker-surround-sound-channel-home-cinema-system","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}