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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #30 on: Jun 22, 2009 at 07:50 AM »
Ang tanong is the pricing.  Basing on whathifi, 9.1 was 150 while 10.1 is slated to go for 200.  I'm sure much cheaper pa rin dito, pero susundan kaya yung pricing dito?

I've read somewhere that these have been released in India already as early as May.  When is this coming to Manila?
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #31 on: Jun 22, 2009 at 08:16 PM »
Ang tanong is the pricing.  Basing on whathifi, 9.1 was 150 while 10.1 is slated to go for 200.  I'm sure much cheaper pa rin dito, pero susundan kaya yung pricing dito?

I've read somewhere that these have been released in India already as early as May.  When is this coming to Manila?

distributor says around the "ber" months pa. But you never know, they might decide to release earlier. Not sure about pricing. :)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #32 on: Jun 26, 2009 at 12:37 PM »
Hi audio gurus, would you recommend this series for a newbie like me? It's my first time setting up my HT and was thinking of getting a Mission. However, since this is quite a recent release then why not go with it. I'll probably use it more for movies rather than music. I've been reading that Wharfedale is more for music and Mission is for movies, so having second thoughts.

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #33 on: Jun 26, 2009 at 12:42 PM »
Sadly, no one has heard it here as it has not been released so wala pa makapag comment. One thing good about  this brand and series is that their Price to performance ration is excellent. Value for Money.

Hi audio gurus, would you recommend this series for a newbie like me? It's my first time setting up my HT and was thinking of getting a Mission. However, since this is quite a recent release then why not go with it. I'll probably use it more for movies rather than music. I've been reading that Wharfedale is more for music and Mission is for movies, so having second thoughts.

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #34 on: Jun 26, 2009 at 01:25 PM »
Thanks for the reply. If ever I go with the diamond series, which receiver/model is recommended for Wharfedale? Since my first choice was Mission, I've been planning on Onkyo. But if it's Wharfedale, should I look into Yamaha?
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #35 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM »
walang balita?

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #36 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 02:41 PM »
Hi audio gurus, would you recommend this series for a newbie like me? It's my first time setting up my HT and was thinking of getting a Mission. However, since this is quite a recent release then why not go with it. I'll probably use it more for movies rather than music. I've been reading that Wharfedale is more for music and Mission is for movies, so having second thoughts.
Good Afternoon RNIverson,

You might like to try Denon? Have been using the Denon Wharfe match and have been happy with it ;D
Panasonic/Denon/Wharfedale/M&K/Pioneer

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #37 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 04:57 PM »
Thanks! But not sure if I can afford Denon. Thinking of experimenting with Onkyo  ;)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #38 on: Jul 30, 2009 at 08:21 PM »
Thanks! But not sure if I can afford Denon. Thinking of experimenting with Onkyo  ;)

Denon is not necessarily more expensive than Onkyo.  You can get some good deals if you look around. 

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #39 on: Aug 15, 2009 at 05:41 PM »
one of the earliest reviews for the 10-series: What Hi-Fi: Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 (5 out of 5 stars)



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This is a mature-sounding speaker that trades the exuberance of its top rivals for quite astonishing control and precision. The 10.1 has the ability to make just about any price-comparable speaker, and most from the price class above, sound vague in the reproduction of fine detail.
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #40 on: Aug 15, 2009 at 06:00 PM »
one of the earliest reviews for the 10-series: What Hi-Fi: Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 (5 out of 5 stars)




Wow looks really promising.  ;)

O hope it can get here soon, so we can hear ourselves.  :)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #41 on: Aug 16, 2009 at 01:45 AM »
can't wait:   ::)



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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #42 on: Aug 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM »
For Hot or Not Thread ;D
Panasonic/Denon/Wharfedale/M&K/Pioneer

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WHARFEDALE 10.1 REVIEW (WHAT HIFI)
« Reply #43 on: Aug 16, 2009 at 05:27 PM »
Copy/pasted this review from the What Hifi website!!

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      Insight, precision and control are excellent for the price; transparent sound; fine build and finish
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      AGAINST
      Revealing, so the rest of the system needs to be good


Wharfedale's Diamond started off as a single budget model back in the '80s. It was a squat, basic-looking thing that stole many a budding audiophile's heart by being massively musical.

Much has changed since then. Diamonds are now a range, and the new 10.1 is as classy as they come at this price level. This latest version also enjoys the kind of engineering content that even proper high-end speakers of a decade ago would've been happy to boast about.

This 10th generation model doesn't totally depart from the original – it still sounds superb for the money. This isn't always a given (generations five through to seven weren't anything special), but like the excellent 9.1 before it, the 10.1 is a king-size hit.

This is a mature-sounding speaker that trades the exuberance of its top rivals for quite astonishing control and precision. The 10.1 has the ability to make just about any price-comparable speaker, and most from the price class above, sound vague in the reproduction of fine detail.

The leading edges of notes are described with confidence and don't hang about after finishing. This pays dividends when listening to something dynamically demanding like Bizet's Carmen Suite, where the 10.1s will keep hold of every instrumental strand and not let complexity loosen its grip.
 
Rare performance for the price


The Diamonds flow with the music, too, and can cope with dynamic shifts in a manner rarely heard at this kind of price level.

Sure, spend more cash and you get (larger) rivals that deliver scale with more ease, and dynamic extremes with more force. But you won't always get the Diamond's insight or sense of transparency.

Integration between the Kevlar mid/bass unit and soft-dome tweeter is seamless, leading to a cohesive sound. We haven't talked about bass or treble performance because these speakers are terrifically capable and balanced right across the frequency range.

Unfussy about positioning


These Wharfedales aren't too fussy about positioning. Place them on some quality stands – Soundstyle Z2s will do – a little away from a rear wall, and you'll be fine.

The speaker's bass end is controlled enough to stay fairly taut when placed close to a wall, but its presentation loses cohesion and its impressive stereo imaging suffers too.

System matching is easy. Just get the best source and electronics you can afford, otherwise you'll find the 10.1s' insightful yet honest approach to music replay a trifle too revealing. Consider budget offerings from Marantz, NAD or Cambridge as a good starting point.

The old 9.1s were firm favourites of ours, even if newer rivals from Dali and Monitor Audio had stolen their limelight. The 10.1 puts Wharfedale back in the leading pack at this price level.
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #44 on: Aug 27, 2009 at 02:04 PM »
i am just waiting for these babies!  come to papi!  :-*

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #45 on: Aug 27, 2009 at 02:40 PM »
any pricing abroad? i hope wharfe maintains its current "friendly" pricing scheme here. whathifi sez its 200uksterlingpounds.

wharfe press release>
http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=CuQGPrZVq6M%3D&tabid=79

ever wonder why since diamond 8 series, its always the smallest -8.1 9.1 and now the 10.1 thats reviewed first and gets the accolade? perhaps its because the original diamond started it all.? remember diamonds 2,3,4,5,6,&7 were kinda so-so. i havent encountered any at the marketplace.

my only concern is the sensitivity - 86db/6ohms pa rin. haaay

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #46 on: Aug 28, 2009 at 09:23 AM »
my only concern is the sensitivity - 86db/6ohms pa rin. haaay


My 9.1 is driven by a 15 watter SE KT88 with ease. Upto now, I have not encountered any problem whatsoever. ;D
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #47 on: Aug 31, 2009 at 11:25 AM »
Ngek! kakabili ko lang ng 9.5, hehehe! :o

haha, same here bro. pero i guess kailangan na natin ibenta yung gears natin para makabili ng wharfdale 10. ;D ;D

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #48 on: Sep 03, 2009 at 09:25 AM »
any pricing abroad? i hope wharfe maintains its current "friendly" pricing scheme here. whathifi sez its 200uksterlingpounds.

In Singapore, the 10.7 is around SGD1300

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #49 on: Sep 03, 2009 at 01:41 PM »
holy crap! ang mahal...i have a feeling the local prices will significanly go up as well.

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #50 on: Sep 03, 2009 at 01:47 PM »
holy crap! ang mahal...i have a feeling the local prices will significanly go up as well.

Di naman... ask mo muna how much the old 9 series were.  Then you can make a comparison.  I think it will be a little more expensive pero still cheaper than most places in the world.

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #51 on: Sep 03, 2009 at 02:28 PM »
Di naman... ask mo muna how much the old 9 series were.  Then you can make a comparison.  I think it will be a little more expensive pero still cheaper than most places in the world.

from my previous browsing when i was searching for my ht speakers, i think the d9.6 debuted and has stayed almost at between the P16-18k mark.

here's the wharfe diamond pricelist from last 2008:



yehey! mumura na 9series! dadami ibebenta mga taga rito! pipila kaagad ako sa mga 4 sale na 9.5 ;D

i guess i'll have to pass on the d10-series at the moment. maybe i'll wait awhile to see (or hear) if it offers some significant changes compared to its predecessor. i managed to finally change the HF cap (4.7uf) of my d9.5 x'over and i really like its presentation now. the cap had been previously broken in by connecting it to a 110V x'former output for several days.
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #52 on: Sep 14, 2009 at 09:50 PM »
Wala pa rin ung Diamond 10's sa Pinas?  ???

Does anyone know kung kelan to dadating?

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #53 on: Sep 15, 2009 at 04:31 PM »
Hmm baka ito nalang kukunin ko.  ;D kailan kaya ang dating. :)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #54 on: Sep 16, 2009 at 11:59 PM »
wharfedale 10 will be available at my shop this weekend. we'll be having the 10.5, 10.1, 10cm and 10cs first. :)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #55 on: Sep 17, 2009 at 12:25 AM »
wharfedale 10 will be available at my shop this weekend. we'll be having the 10.5, 10.1, 10cm and 10cs first. :)

Very exciting news.  Any word how the pricing would be compared to the 9 series?  Would it stay the same, slightly higher but still cheaper than world pricing, or really higher?

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #56 on: Sep 17, 2009 at 12:31 AM »
wow! parating na pala wharfe 10! I agree, any pricing news as compared to diamond 9s?

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #57 on: Sep 17, 2009 at 12:48 AM »
pricing is slightly higher. to give you an idea, the diamond 10.5 srp is 17k. :)

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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #58 on: Sep 17, 2009 at 01:02 AM »
wharfedale 10 will be available at my shop this weekend. we'll be having the 10.5, 10.1, 10cm and 10cs first. :)

wow, ang bilis ah. nandito na kaagad.

pricing is slightly higher. to give you an idea, the diamond 10.5 srp is 17k. :)  

medyo me kamahalan pa nga, considering the 9.5 to be 12k right now.
to refresh, here's the 10.5:


Diamond 10.5...... 86db single 6.5"+2" mid, tower (new, d9.5 is dual 6.5")

sir mark, pa-invite naman pag me setup na for audition. for sure marami interested.
better if it could be a group audition, preferably after substantial break-in already.  ;)
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Re: Wharfedale diamond 10 series
« Reply #59 on: Sep 17, 2009 at 01:36 AM »
SRP naman 17k.  12k i think should be discounted price na.  Difference in discounted price should be somewhere near 2-3k for the 9.5 vs. 10.5.  Diffence for the bookshelves could be smaller.  
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