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Excellent Sound Quality

Advantages: Excellent Sound Quality
Disadvantages: Weak Design

I've had these speakers for over a month now and am very happy with them. The sound quality is superb and has just the right mix of Treble and Bass which I find is a major drawback in most cheaper Ipod speakers. I host a large amount of party's in my house and finding speakers which are able to go to a high volume without depleting in sound quality has been a difficult task for me. I shopped around on Google for a while and found a good deal on these ...
...bit too much for these speakers but the internet does host some great deals. The only criticism I do have with the speakers id the design is a bit flimsy. After just a month the docking station has already come slightly loose and I've only moved it around once or twice. I greatly recommend these speakers to anyone but do watch out for the loose docking station. ...

ziggy246 25.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Bose® SoundDock® Original

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Wharfedale are sonically superb

Advantages: Open expansive sound, tight and punchy, can site close to walls
Disadvantages: Lacks the power of some speakers but given the price this isn't an issue

The Wharfedale 9.1 has now been eclipsed by the new series 10.1. However this is by no means a reason to overlook this speaker and instead it offers the potential of picking this up at a bargain price. This is indeed what dealers are now looking to do in their bid to offload the speaker. The speakers while certainly not unattractive, are not the most stylish however this is only an observation and not a fundamental issue as far as I am concerned. ...
...definitely need to site them on speaker stands to ensure that the bass is tight and punchy. Thankfully if space is limited and despite the fact that these are rear ported, these can be situated near a back wall while avoiding the kind of boom which can go hand in hand with such positioning. This is going to be particularly useful in small rooms and provides some much needed flexibility The speakers present a clear open sound which makes them the ...

grandchamp 19.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wharfedale Audience 9.1

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B&W Speakers are the tops

Advantages: Sound quality and looks.
Disadvantages: Maybe would be better as wireless.

Having watched B&W gain in popularity over many years (I remember when they started), This model is something else. Passive speakers are my choice and need to be used properly, Not for the head bangers, moreb for the person who appreciates quaily music and therefore, quaility equipment. Connection is no problem, although wireless would be nice. However, they look great and deliver on all aspects. Maybe a trifle costly, but when you usnderstand ...

jack3eyed 01.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of B & W 800D

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kef Q1 series, fantastic

Advantages: Good looking, detailed sound.
Disadvantages: Only that in order to enjoy these to their full potential, they must be on a good pair of stands.

General Comments I purchased my Q1's new on ebay about 2 weeks ago for £230. All in all I am very happy with these speakers, here is my review. 1. Sound Quality. I find the Q1s very detailed & transparent with vocals. Mark Knoplers crunchy gruff sounding lyrics come across with breathtaking articulation and detail, whilst Heather small from m-people sounds open, very smooth, with a good rounded warm ambience that really stimulates. If you close ...
...You will also be very surprised just how 'punchy' these speakers really are. Drum Delivery of 'private investigations' hit the chest with a formidable punch but was both overwhelming and non-lethargic at the same time. 2. Low frequencies Whilst these speakers are not heavy on the bass, they can still deliver a low down punch that impresses anybody fortunate enough to be listening to them. These do go low (45 Hz) and will fornicate wildly with any ...

perfectaudio-ltd 18.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of KEF Q1

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The Wharfedale is crowned new king of the budget market

Advantages: Impressive bass extension, depth and spaciousness
Disadvantages: Perhaps it is not as lively as some speakers

...point in the arsenal of Wharfedale speakers but it's notable just how clear the notes are and thus just what a difference it makes to the overall listening experience. The icing on the cake is the treble which despite the volume, remains neutral and thus integrated to the rest of the sound. So if you are a fan of slow music or classical, you are bound to revel in this and for those who like their music, faster and harder, the bass extension and detail ...
...market remains fiercely competitive and Wharfedale have really been forced to up the ante in terms of sound quality to compete with Monitor Audio, but it's clear that they have now set the standard for others to follow. I would highly recommend these speakers and honestly see little to fault them on. If we are comparing like for like, then perhaps the BR2's retain a certain more excitement to the music which might be welcomed in some genres. However ...

grandchamp 01.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Wharfedale Diamond 10.1

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