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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3930 on: May 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM »
Oh ok. I was eyeing the Pioneer VSX 522 to go with the Diamond 9.6, I won't be playing it loud and they will be placed in a small room - about 20 sqm. Do you think VSX 522 would do? I heard though, that power hungry speakers such as the 9.6 may damage receivers that have low wattage, is this any true?
baliktad po sir.
kung underpowered or overdriven ang amp, speaker po ang may tendency na masira kung humingi sya ng voltage/current beyong amp maximum capacity
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3931 on: May 20, 2013 at 12:39 AM »
baliktad po sir.
kung underpowered or overdriven ang amp, speaker po ang may tendency na masira kung humingi sya ng voltage/current beyong amp maximum capacity

Ahh ganun po ba sir, ok thanks.

Ok na kaya ang VSX 522 para sa Diamond 9.6? Ang pagkaka research ko kasi, ang Diamond 9.6 is 40W-200W, at ang VSX 522 ay 80 watts per channel. So hindi lang maximized ang speakers pero hindi naman po bibigay ang speakers in the long run?

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3932 on: May 20, 2013 at 01:51 AM »
Ahh ganun po ba sir, ok thanks.

Ok na kaya ang VSX 522 para sa Diamond 9.6? Ang pagkaka research ko kasi, ang Diamond 9.6 is 40W-200W, at ang VSX 522 ay 80 watts per channel. So hindi lang maximized ang speakers pero hindi naman po bibigay ang speakers in the long run?
its safe.wag mo lang pang-gigilan ang volume knob ;)
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3933 on: May 20, 2013 at 02:16 AM »
its safe.wag mo lang pang-gigilan ang volume knob ;)

Haha ok thank you po sir!

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3934 on: Jun 26, 2013 at 02:30 PM »
the 9.6's are power hungry and would benefit a lot from ample amplification.  i've tried my 9.6 on an 80wpc kenwood reciever, it sounded like crap.  hooked it up on a 100wpc yamaha rxv-620 and it sounded better.  hooked to a pioneer sa-8900ii (80wpc) vintage integrated amp and it sounded much better.  hooked to a sansui au-@607 (90wpc) and the 9.6's sings..  haven't tried a pio vsx522 though..

if you are asking if it's safe, it is.. (just dont paly it too loud)
but it would sound much better with more powerful amps.. don't rely on spec sheets,they lie sometimes. (marketing strategy) still best to audition. trust your ears.
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3935 on: May 11, 2016 at 08:13 PM »
Buhayin ko lang itong thread na ito for those who are still loving their Diamond 9 Series :) and I like to share my repair and small modification with my Diamond 9's.
After more than 9 yrs the sound coming from the speakers suddenly got distorted and noticed some of the woofer's rubber surrounds got partially ripped off and what I did to prevent its "self destruction" is that I applied small amount of Mighty Bond Extreme w/c is impact resistant and more flexible and do not use the yellow one, it is brittle and turns white when dried, apply it around the rubber surround using a flat precision tool...





Allow it to dry


Install it back to its case






after a few days it will dry up like this


I did the same procedure with DFS surround speakers.
Rubber surround's flexibility and speaker performance won't be affected by glue as long as it is applied around the rigid area only.

Also upgraded ALL the stock laid-back silk dome tweeters to a more aggressive yet smooth as silk dome tweeters.
Got these from Amazon.com





Now they all sound great again and prevented the rubber surrounds from ripping apart.
« Last Edit: May 11, 2016 at 08:36 PM by Allan_2180 »
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3936 on: Jul 01, 2016 at 12:09 AM »
Chief Allan_2180, anong size po ng allen wrench pinangtanggal nyo sa driver? tnx
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3937 on: Jul 01, 2016 at 05:59 AM »
Allen wrench are sold by the set, so once you buy, sure na swak yung mabibili mo....

 
Chief Allan_2180, anong size po ng allen wrench pinangtanggal nyo sa driver? tnx

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3938 on: Jul 01, 2016 at 11:51 PM »
Allen wrench are sold by the set, so once you buy, sure na swak yung mabibili mo....
Ayus...salamat qguy.
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3939 on: Jul 13, 2016 at 07:12 PM »
Is there a way/ maintenance that will prevent this thing to happen to our wharfedale speakers? I heard this is common. Thanks.

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3940 on: Jul 13, 2016 at 08:10 PM »
Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant or Mothers Protectant
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3941 on: Jul 17, 2016 at 04:05 PM »
Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant or Mothers Protectant

Thank you Sir. Saan po available Ito? Pwede po ba Ito sa lahat ng speakers?

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3942 on: Jul 17, 2016 at 07:02 PM »
Di kaya lumutong o rumupok eventually yung cone or rubber nung speaker sa liquid na yan?
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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3943 on: Jul 17, 2016 at 11:34 PM »
Allen wrench are sold by the set, so once you buy, sure na swak yung mabibili mo....

 


You guys can buy Allen wrench per piece, not by set at To Suy or any other screw sellers. No pun intended.

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Re: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series
« Reply #3944 on: Jan 07, 2019 at 02:23 PM »
The 9.6 sounded great at the demo.  They are a few years old already.  They were powered with a Pioneer.  Had to have them for the price. They sound almost as good as my paradigm monitor 7's...( I said almost)  ;D

Check out the list below.
Editor’s Choice Best Floorstanding Speakers Under $1000
http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/editors-choice-best-floor-standing-speakers-under-1000/

Could not resist.  Even though my budget was for the 9.5 these babies won me over.  Got the 9.6 the 9cm and the 9.1 (surrounds) and am using my old onkyo 80/60 watts per channel for now.  Also matched them up with the mirage Omni10s Sub. This sub is a bargain for under 9K.  Seems to be doing the trick real nicely. Must say the speakers sound exactly as I knew they would, a little stiff, hollow and  not very warm.  ;)   Par for the course with new wharfs as so many have said. Even my wife noticed it. I am sure this is the result of needing to break them in. Or is it my Onkyo?
http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/onkyo-tx-sv525-av/1707-6466_7-33787617.html


  I know that it will take a good month for these babies to loosen up.  Would you say 200 hours?  Any advice during the break in period?

Am closing  deal on a HDTV over the next day or two.  Will probably  be a Panny plasma.  A great addition to the Wharfs.


So The system sounds great 8 years later.  I am now downsizing and must sell the 5.1 plus a custom made cabinet.
Was 25 K but now lowered price to 24K.  Check it out.

https://www.olx.ph/item/wharfedale-diamond-9-series-5-1-with-custom-cabinet-ID8C8cG.html?h=cdf19ddf97
Onkyo 707
Wharefdale Diamond 9.6
Center 9 CM
Diamond 9.1
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