Find out about m t cars upcoming events and the latest news on what. At the time i didnt have enough money to get all 3 so i went with the first 2. Wharfedale introduced its first diamond model in 1981. Basically a wallmount version of the latter, but slightly wider and shallower. It features 5 kevlar cone bass driver and a soft dome tweeter. Sound and vision, wharfedales new generation of diamond. There are a few members of the forums who have diamond 10. The audiophiliacs bestsounding bookshelf speakers cnet. The distortion profile of the wharfedale diamond 10. Jun 01, 2012 purchased these in 2015 after wanting something better than my 7. Im trying to choose between the wharfedale diamond 225, 10.
Sound and vision, wharfedales new generation of diamond loudspeakers made its debut in spectacular fashion. Feb 23, 2017 wharfedale introduced its first diamond model in 1981. A certain product is touted better than those costing three times as much and possesses technological details nobody but the designers understand. I spent a solid 2 weeks narrowing down the vast sea of standmount speakers out there in this price range. So are these the best speakers you can get for your. But wharfedale engineers were determined to bring the latest diamind right into line with the standard of performance expected from a stand mount bookshelf speaker in 2009. A legend revised in the new wharfedale diamond 11 audio.
Jul 05, 2010 soundstream bxa10d bass extreme amp dyno test and bass rockers br2000. They may be straightedged where the rest of the diamond 10 range. Mt speakers are designed to work as front or rear speakers in the diamond 10 style av home cinema system. Naturalness, plasticity and strictness without dryness, accuracy, warmed by the warm feeling are three main qualities of sound of this shelf pair. I would have went for the new diamond 1xx or 2xx series, but i got a great deal on a pair of diamond 10. Mt are some of the most striking floor standing speakers available thanks to their column design with an impressively finished piano black front and high quality wood finishes.
News m t cars, peterborough, cambridgeshire mtc subaru. Soundstream bxa10d bass extreme amp dyno test and bass rockers br2000. Naturalness, plasticity and strictness without dryness. The famous wharfedale woven kevlar cone was put under the technology spotlight and given a new profile based on the research originally carried out for the highend jade range. Sound and vision, wharfedale s new generation of diamond loudspeakers made its debut in spectacular fashion. The famous wharfedale woven kevlar cone was put under the technology spotlight and given a new profile based. Wltp stands for worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedure and as the. Although wharfedale makes no specific recommendations about listening with the speakers grilles on or off, i slightly. Theyre in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as klipsch r26pf or martinlogan electromotion fx2.
Look closely, and you might notice the wharfedale diamond 10. Sr surround loudspeakers bear a striking resemblance to the companys outstanding diamond 10. Wharfedale diamond 225 bookshelf hifi speakers pair rosewood best home stereo. The speaker systems of brilliant series of wharfedale traditionally receive high marks in tests. Its deeply curved sides look cool and the heavily braced cabinet feels extremely.
Wharfedale is an 80yearold speaker company, not to mention one of the oldest names in british audio. Founded way back in the 1930s, wharfedale has one of the longest. Jan 22, 2014 i tend to research things to death before i buy them. Wharfedale diamond 10 series loudspeakers draw on the strenghts of the award winning diamond 9 series and build even more enthusiastic music making and listener enjoyment.
In todays market of stiff competition among affordable loudspeakers, the 10. Mar 17, 2010 wharfedale has managed to produce a sub. I believe those 3 are comparable as they all have a 6. The diamond 121 bookshelf speaker is bang up to date and beyond on the technology front. By comparison, the new diamond 225 is tall and lean and deep, measuring 14 high by 7. These are features usually reserved for speakers costing three or four times the price. Basically a wallmount version of the latter, but slightly wider and shallower, 10. Im considering an upgrade, but can only afford a pair of bookshelf speakers or an integrated amp at the moment. Hardly in any time at all after the wharfedale diamond 10. Sr touts the same warmth, dynamics, and musicality as their bookshelf siblings. Sep 29, 2009 sound and vision, wharfedales new generation of diamond loudspeakers made its debut in spectacular fashion. Purchased these in 2015 after wanting something better than my 7. Wharfedale is now owned by the same group that owns quad and i think you can see a similarity with the 10. Description following the highly successful and award winning diamond 9 series was always going to be a difficult task.
Cm is only used with the larger floorstanding models, but they are so fantastically low cost they are hard to pass up. Wharfedale diamond 240 are a very popular option in the middle of the speakers price range. The curved cabinet walls are retained, but have been made stronger with extra internal bracing. I think ill get the most benefit from the speakers first. They have a huge soundstage, the bass is tight and clean in its middle and upper registers, they were able to handle large scale recordings, and best of all, they have a near peerless midrange response for a speaker in this price class.
I tend to research things to death before i buy them. View online or download wharfedale pro diamond 10 series 10. An inch midrange driver is accurate and informative. Jul 12, 2014 im considering the wharfedale diamond 10. The latest wharfedale diamond 11 range is no exception, comprising three bookshelf designs. Alongside wharfedale, iag owns quad, mission and castle. Now, weve assembled a diamondstudded surround sound package. The diamond range has always defined by highperformance, affordable bookshelf speakers. Wharfedales diamond line has always been good going back to the mid 80s. This is something wharfedale clearly needs to work on and improve. The original wharfedale diamond appeared in the 1980s and this really is the 10th incarnation, though the name has come to denote the whole range.
Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on wharfedale diamond 10. My receiver is rated at 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms, meaning my voltage, which i understand should be a constant, is 28. Short and stoutalmost a cubeit was one of the bestselling audiophile speakers of all time. The familyowned dealership, based in pool in wharfedale, leeds, was.
As such, i had no reservations about using it to test the wharfedales. I intended to describe my sound impressions of the wharfedale diamond 10. May 22, 2011 wharfedale sells floor stands for the diamond 10. Mix and match with other style av components to get the ideal setup for your room. Now, weve assembled a diamond studded surround sound package. The wharfedale diamond 220 sports a 1inch 25mm soft dome tweeter and 5inch mm woven kevlar woofer.