Wharfedale Diamond 9.1

When I first saw this speaker in the showroom, I was not quite tempted that it would be the one I have been looking for. Short on budget, since I had to build a system from nothing, having been able to sell my Home Theater in a Box for 70% of its original price and with some extra from my saving, I planned to look for a speaker system which can start up a decent stereo system which can be developed into a full home theater system once I will be able ...
...luckily I was attracted by its somewhat bright but calm color cabinet, then therefore I requested an audition. Combined with a good DVD player and an AV Receiver in which I planned also to acquire, I tested the speaker without a Subwoofer. And the result was stunning. The bass is deep and round, although it will not shatter your glass windows, it is enough to inject tremble on your listening nerves. The mid and high tones are warm, and with a little ...

ses1978 25.06.2009 · Read full review
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I was very impressed with these speakers, although should point out that I'm far from an audio expert. But the sound was extremely clear and well-defined, which is all I wanted (my previous speakers, Q Acoustics 1010s, were slightly muddy and indistinct). Mid-range and top-end are very well-defined, to the extent that the speakers sounded almost too bright to my ears, especially when playing pop and rock music. Added to the fact the speakers lack ...
...for pop and rock? However, I listen to classical music and these speakers seemed nearly perfect to my ears. Close your eyes and you really can believe you're in the audience, rather than hearing a recording. That's surprisingly rare. I have to boost the bass on my amp very slightly to help warm up the sound, however. The speakers are plugged into an Onkyo CR-515 and rested on a large sturdy sideboard in my front room, so maybe not the perfect situation, ...

johnnypipe 21.01.2008 · Read full review
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I use a pair of these speakers in my second system in the kitchen. I recently sold the floorstanders from my main system and decided to use the Diamonds until I could afford replacements. Coupled to my Musical fidelity kW 550 amp (£5000 and 700 watts per channel)Placed on top of some serious stands(Partington Heavi 1) I was completely bowled over by the sound of these small monitors, deep well controlled bass, beautiful midrange and a smooth, sweet and non fatiguing top end. I cannot recommend these speakers highly enough. There isn't anything that I don't like about these speakers. The finish, although not real wood veneer, looks great( mine are black). Try these speakers in your system, you won't be disappointed! ...

Axel362 17.11.2008
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