hey guys

i have been using diamond 8 series 5.1 (bipole surround, SW subbie) for almost good shape over 4 years

the speakers really serve me well (in term $ vs perf.), love the yellow-ish Kevlar mid driver


but once i m in deep BLU now... i m really hunger for better mid range speakers like 683/684 & a velodie sub



how about u guys... CHEERS

This post has been edited by megatron007: Oct 11 2008, 09:11 AM

don't hesitate...just CHANGE!!!!

i'm with Diamond Center speaker for years,recently watch Tsai Chin in Concert baru realise my center spk not enuf liaw,when got extra $$$,i'm thinking of exchange the center with my Klipsch bookshelf now(my current front spk),set up a 6.1,convert surround back to single channel, ( not 7.1,very "ma-fun" and not enuf $ ).

quite like the shape of Waffy Pacific Evo 30 floorstander ( the piano finish one is nice ) but feel a bit "not tall enuf " I saw a pair of demo unit here selling 3.3k,brand new 4.8k.Brand new walnut finish only 3.8k

OT a bit,anyone here got JBL ES100 with 2 pcs 10" woofer ? Saw it last few days,the outlook very nice

Are you sure they're the 'most famous' loudspeakers?

anyone know where i can find this kind of brand

diamond 9 user reporting in~

hahahaha.. my Diamond III since 1991 still working well.

Eventhough I do not own a Wharfedale now but my first set of speakers was a Wharfedale Studiocraft, way back in 1981 liaw.. hehehe, driven by the infamous NAD 3020, it was great(loud,musical and dynamic) especially we're having a party!

callmevil,pls kindly leave ur Diamond 9 spks ( complete set with surround and center ) in front of Yayasan Hua Hou Hypermarket and give me a call,i'm going to pick out there,habis itu i belanja u makan KFC at Hua Hou,hehehe

"kutip ayam mati" ah ?

being using wharfy spkr since 'Modus' series and now Diamond 9 full series spkr. no regrets, still like the warmth sound.

used to study in england circa late 90s and back then, whafedale stuff were like 'second grade'...don't think any of the student hifi kakis there were considering whaferdales as part of their system.

most of us were into mission, B&W etc (thanks of the what hi-fi!)...but i guess whaferdale's branding have improved now..

thier Diamond series is still very much popular among those hifi/ht kaki. notably on 8.1 and 9.1 model. also bcz of thier price is affordable.

Wah, finally a thead for Wharfedale speakers.

I used to own a pair of the award winning Diamond 9.1. Very nice smooth sound, though a little bit to warm for my taste.

IIRC, the phrase "Britain's Most Famous Loudspeakers" was on the box.

I used to have the WH-2 center speakers as temporarily solution...

cheap & good quality but don't expect too much from the small driver especially the low & high range...mid tone were very good though...

but seriously speaking the sub is so so

forget the sub laa haha appreciate the diamonds!!!

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Added on October 14, 2008, 4:50 pmhehehehe not convinced ! lol

This post has been edited by callmevil: Oct 14 2008, 04:50 PM

May I know where can I buy a pair of this speaker ? And roughly how much is the 9.1 ?

Thanks.

interested in buying this speaker too,lolz.

Wharfy 9.1 not bad, price range is arround RM850-900 and cheapest i quote is RM800. From Desa Audio LYP, i was 3 months ago.
All audio stuff's price hike recently, but you can try to get some 'old' stock.
Dont forget to put Tannoy Mercuru MX1 in your shotlist too, my 2 cents

This post has been edited by yehlai: Oct 29 2008, 12:55 AM

Desa Audio got sell old stock?

What is the different between 9.1 and 9.4 in term of sound quality? Coz from the spec, I saw both almost the same except one is floor stand and the other one is bookshelf and the mid/bass is 1 inch bigger. But the price iof 9.4 is 2x more than 9.1.

I'm using Wharfedale Modus cube,made in England.Previously use for center channel but now use for surround back channel.

Diamond 9.1 supporter here... I thought Wharfedale is much sought locally, but this thread doesn't look like it. Am I missing something or the thread has been shifted?

it is alive ...but owners lazi gua

Hi, r u a wharfedale supporter as well? Well, not really a huge fan but have been using them for quite a number of years. Luv 9.1s alot!!!

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Added on January 14, 2009, 11:38 amOpsss, didn't realize that you are the one who started this thread. My bad, haha.

This post has been edited by butter finger: Jan 14 2009, 11:38 AM

me too:)

i'm not owning wharfedale but intent to buy a pair for my surround back...where can buy with good price?mind to share or pm me..coz will be in kl this february....my avr is yammy 663..thx

try Desa Home - Kepong or Lowyat, Diamond 9.1 will suit very well with ur Yammy 663. thats if u like 'warm' sound, as some other model is pretty 'bright'. all Diamond 9 series uses 'kevlar' cone - similar to B&W.

tq..any price reference?diamond 9.1 book shelf?

depend on nego -probably around Rm600 ~ Rm800, need to check with any forummers here that have got 9.1 recently. some say spkr price hv increase but u shld able to get below Rm800.

noted..thx...later slowly sell off my Boston and replace with better one...

Just bought 9.1s last week at Desa Home Theatre. Got a good bargain though, RM780. According to the guy (Chan or Khan, cant really rmb), he said it was the last pair, don't know true or not. Anyway, give it a try and all I could say is IT IS A BARGAIN!! Another place to hunt is Amcorp Mall.

Good hunting..

hopefully...

good choice - Diamond 9.1s is still the best budget spkr around. u shld have this series as front/surr with Diamond CS as centre spkr. i'm using this with Onkyo 875.

Hmmm..... With Onkyo 875 you can get better result by swapping your front. Use both pair of 9.1s for surround and surround back, get a more capable speaker for front (if budget permits) and there you go, a good 7.1 system.

Just my 2 cent. No doubt 9.1 is best budget speaker around, since your avr is way capable than budget avr.

hi all..i have been using 8.1's for 5 years...and it still rox...

i need this pair for my surround back..so complete 7.1...

I had Diamond 1 and III. Both were blown up.

agree, i'm using Diamond 9.4 as front and both pair of 9.1 as surround. now just waiting for spkr cable & fixed 7.1. will test full DTS-HD MA 7.1 channel.

I run a Diamond 9.6 for front, Diamond CS for centre, Diamond 9.1 for rear and wharfedale SW 250 as my sub. I still feel some of my vocal from my centre is a bit muffle. It could be because of my cables or maybe because my setup is in a hall and not in a close room. Does anyone know any good speaker cables to fit my speakers? Bright cables would be good to counter the warm sound.

I'm using el-cheapo speaker cables now.

i'm using 'pure copper' cable for my spkr - forgotten the brand. so far mine is ok, mayb bcoz of Onkyo 875 - big power output. also what avr r u using n the distance will also affect.

Nowadays alot of people are moving towards BD and HD audio. Really make me jealous... Proud owner of Denon 1905 and Whaffy speakers.

diamond 9.5 - front
diamond CS - cntr
diamond 9.1 - rear

would anyone know the cost of the above setup?

bro elmer, u hv a 9.6 at front, may i know ur total setup cost? minus the sub? u can PM me if not appropriate to ad here..

thanks.

jsut bought it last month~~
using diamond 9.5-front
diamond cs-center
diamond dfs-rear

how the price?

yea, how's the price? i'm thinking either this or the Mordaunt Short Avant 900i series...

btw, wat color u bot? is it avai in black? wher u bot frm?

britain's most famous speakers? sure boh.. last time I was there, no one look at wharfedale wan?

I would not put it as the 'most famous'.. but rather well known or popular.. nothing more

mine is cherry in color
the whole package is around RM4k
not include sub yet

I think B&W over there more "popular"...

So popular that I got one myself!
It was great until the next upgrade

oh cool .. u guys use wharfedale as well. Im planning to get that too. How was it? satisfied with it?

Mine would be
1 pair 9.6
1 pair 9.1
1 9cm
1 sw 150

my ht set-up n been using for nearly 1 year. using 9.4 for the front and LF to SW150. just nice for my dedicated HT room.

9.4 x front
9CS x Centre
9.1 x BackSurr
9.1 x Surr
SW150
Onkyo 875

this Wharfedale is UK made?

its UK brand but made in China - own by IAG Group (a China own company?). together with Quad/Mission spkr.

design in UK but made in china..
we shud bless it is from china, if not the price would not be affordable to us

does the quality affected since it china made?

Well, it is neither a subjective nor straight question. Even B&W now is shifting their production floor to China. And yet still sought after and the price is as usual, killing... I would prefer them to be made in China (or anywhere else apart from their home countries) since theoretically it would be cheaper. Take an example, Bose. I believe everyone agrees that Bose produces quality products but usually found overpriced. One could build his / her HT far better given the $$$.

Bad thing about made in China is lifespan. We often heard people saying that UK or US made speakers last longer, perfect craftsmanship, etc etc. So it is up to one how much he's willing to spend. If budget permits, go for UK / US made, else you know where to find.

Just my 2 cent. Please don't flame me if one not agree.

some of the bose speakers are made in mexico.....

i'm still using Modus Three spkr and Modus Sub for the past 10yrs. this spkr is made in Leeds, England. probably true, in terms of workmanship quality. the paper cone/woofer is still firing, not issue at all.

Really? I thought all US made, my bad my bad.

nowadays mostly overseas brand are made in china..PSB,Mordaunt Short,Wharfy,Velodyne..etc
even AVR like marantz also from china..
tats is the way that we can afford it..
of cos u can still get imported UK stuff unless u want pay heavy bucks for them like brand Usher if not mistaken

This post has been edited by swine: Jan 14 2009, 11:06 PM

Not excatly to pay big bucks for Usher.If you got any fren in Taiwan,you may ask them to buy from you and ship out thus still cheap than our local Malaysia dealer.

Usher is actually a Taiwan brand....

Just pop up my mind. It has been long since the official launch of Diamond 9 range. Wonder when is the launching date for Diamond 10. Anyone idea thought? Or should I ask normally how long does it take for Wharfedale to come up with a new diamond range? I still remember Diamond 8 range was launch around 2001? Wharfedale has gone quiet lately, hibernating perhaps...

I'm using a Yamaha 3800 to power my speakers. Don't think I'm lacking in the power department.

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Added on January 15, 2009, 6:10 pmI paid about 6.6k for my total setup including Sub. I think the sub alone was 3k plus. Can't remember the breakdown

This post has been edited by elmer: Jan 15 2009, 06:10 PM

wow, using 3800. i dun think its the centre spkr - mayb u r right. its the chekai spkr cable u r using. need to start upgrade to QED - Silver Annivesary XT. i'm using this for my MA-B4 spkr and its perfect match for metal driver.

Hey Jedi,

Whyere can I find those cables and how much does it cost?

compare wharfedale with JBL..what is JBL series that match wharfedale?or vice versa...

i got from CMY - Sg Wang (look for John Yew) or u can buy online from futureshop.uk - like some of the forummers here. u need 2 compare prices, i guess buying online is cheaper, especially from UK (with the current exch rate). hopes this help.

anyone can comment this speaker cable?...
QED One Incognito Speaker Cable
tq

Thanks bro! Will try and order it online. Hopefully this won't be taxed.

if you ordered one item..it is unlikely be taxed

I thought that as long as it does not exceed RM500?

500 is FOB KLIA price, i.e. include freight.. even if your stuff is RM300 but air freight costs 500.. (say heavy stuffs) sure kena wan if they want to declare properly..

yes..correction..HTkaki is correct..

Hi owners, want to ask, for Diamond 9.5, which of these amps have sufficient power to drive them? Im not asking which is better than which but these are the amps i am considering but afraid they cant power the 9.5 well.

1. Marantz 7001KI
2. Marantz 7003
3. Marantz 8003
4. CA Azur 640A
5. CA Azur 740A

If any of these amps cant work well with 9.5 then i would like to know thanks.

i using 805 for 9.5
i tried b4 using 7002 it sounds good for 9.5

Hi,

CA electronics tend to be bright at times where it is not in the Marantz's case. If you like your music to be warm, go for the Marantz, no comment on the model as you NEED to audition them with 9.5. Pairing is very important, take note at your source as well.

Just my 2 cents.

oic, yes i would prefer warm sound than bright.

But my question is are they enuf to power the speaker? I will ask for audition when i roughly know what can i pair them with Sarawak here no display units. All need appointments.

9.5 spec

1) Power handling - 30w~150w
2) Impedance - 6ohms
3) Sensitivity - 86db

base on the above std amp with minimum of 50w will be able to drive this spkr. of course if u hv higher wattage will be better.

ya, ur right. Would 70watt be enough for the speaker to be err fierce (dono how to describe)? The 7001KI is 70 watt. Or would it sound underpowered.?

any price indication for a pair of diamond 9.2? Klang valley area?

Price have no idea, Klang Valley have no idea as well. Bought 9.1s last month at Desa Home Theatre at Low Yat and saw 9.2s there. Perhaps a worth visit since I paid RM780 for the 9.1s.

may know what is the price for the 9.1 center speaker?
thanks

i check with desa last time.the salesman said wfdale 9.1 book shelf if more to vocal/music...not too good for movie..is that true?

bro, can't comment on that. it always depends on the listener taste. i'm so used to the Wharfy tonal sound and been using Wharfy spkr for many years now. but 1 thing that 9.1 is too small to be used for front spkr, unless u hv a separate subwoofer.

9.1 is way too small for front/movie

again...everyone ear taste difference

you like tasting people's ear?

sorry not 9.1 but 9.3...

I will say listening room plays the role here. Was using Diamond 8.3 as front for movies / music in my bedroom setup. The result was a bit boomy although positioned away from wall. Sold off the 8.3 and got 9.1 but it has to be paired with an active sub. The result is much better now

how big is bedroom??

i m still wonderign how to wash a proper movie in a place for sleep : (

My bedroom only consist a bed and a wardrobe.

Size is about 4m x 4m, hence the restriction of floorstand, all surround being wall mounted. But heck, still overwhelming in such small room Saw the orbs and looks tempting.

Wall and windows glass rattling each time I watch movies but luckily neighbors nvr complain

amzing...!!

pm mpyw la ...he can get ur the ORB..demm cheap

Pm mpyw can get cheaper? I just browsed their official website two days ago, USD 279 (if not mistaken) for a pair. I need two pair plus shipping which will exceed RM2k.

I am on the budget system, hence 2+k for surround is not in the list for the moment. Need to pour the cash on BD player first

hmm expensive huh the orb.. how's the sound?

How much 9.2?

Wharfedale diamond 8 users reporting in.
1 concern im having now as my Diamond 8 center previously put on top of CRT TV but now changing to LCD TV.
So the placement of the center speaker is a headache , as putting infront of LCD might block the LCD screen as the speaker is quite tall.

Any comment?

1) get a LCD bracket and hang to the wall, this way u can adjust the height of the LCD.
2) get a TV cabinet that can feed in the centre spkr to the centre of the concole.
3) change the size of the centre spkr.

hope this help

I planning to get these speaker. Which model is the best. Budget is not a problem. Where to get cheap also? Please all the sifu give me the advice. My LCD TV is 52' inch samsung.