Author Topic: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series (Read 568548 times)

Stagea · « **Reply #3570 on:** Jan 31, 2011 at 03:52 AM »

Quote from: c.a. on Jan 31, 2011 at 12:35 AM

have tried opening my 9.1 and 9.2.. i think the white thing is used to seal the slits in the inner part of the cabinet since they slited the mdf in order for them to bend it... or maybe it is also a type of glue or maybe it can also reduce resonance.. but im not really sure...

I think it's to keep the structural rigidity and to mass-load the enclosure, since the slitted (scored/slotted) sides won't be as rigid as a solid MDF one. It's a cost-oriented production compromise.

I'm not sure if it's the same epoxy that they use to fill the slots.

This is the more robust way of building a curved cabinet:

Man, this guy is good...

juanch · « **Reply #3571 on:** Jan 31, 2011 at 09:05 PM »

beautiful curves

warmaster · « **Reply #3572 on:** May 21, 2011 at 08:39 AM »

would the wharfedale diamond 9.3 be good speakers for a dedicated audio setup? or mas ok yung 9.6 na floorstanders? trip ko kasi yung 8" na drivers niya, hopefully di ko ma bottom out

c.a. · « **Reply #3573 on:** May 31, 2011 at 04:21 PM »

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would the wharfedale diamond 9.3 be good speakers for a dedicated audio setup? or mas ok yung 9.6 na floorstanders? trip ko kasi yung 8" na drivers niya, hopefully di ko ma bottom out

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for me the 9.3 would definitely be good... but the 9.6 would definitely be better...

Stagea · « **Reply #3574 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 04:04 AM »

The 9.6 plays lower, but places funny loads on the amp. It takes a high current amp to really make it sing. The 9.3 will do great with just about any reasonable amp.

Allan_2180 · « **Reply #3575 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 09:54 AM »

Quote from: warmaster on May 21, 2011 at 08:39 AM

would the wharfedale diamond 9.3 be good speakers for a dedicated audio setup? or mas ok yung 9.6 na floorstanders? trip ko kasi yung 8" na drivers niya, hopefully di ko ma bottom out

9.6 floorstanders is a speaker that doesnt fatigue my ears, it is musical,laid back and sometimes no need for a subwoofer when hooked up to High Instantaneous Current Capable AVR.
Just recently added a pair of 4KHz 89dB Silk Dome Tweets still laid back with a bit of sparkling highs...

di ko lang alam kung magiging laid back pa din ito when paired with a Pioneer amp.

Stagea · « **Reply #3576 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 02:33 PM »

Quote from: Allan_2180 on Jun 01, 2011 at 09:54 AM

di ko lang alam kung magiging laid back pa din ito when paired with a Pioneer amp.

Laid-back pa din. Pioneers are not forward naman, though they tend to have a bit more zing sa highs.

warmaster · « **Reply #3577 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 03:02 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Jun 01, 2011 at 04:04 AM

The 9.6 plays lower, but places funny loads on the amp. It takes a high current amp to really make it sing. The 9.3 will do great with just about any reasonable amp.

ano bang power rating ng amp ang babagay sa 9.6? i have a 9 x16 (feet) iniisip ko rin na baka overkill na yung 9.6, though hinahabol ko lang yung mid driver niya na wala sa 9.3. plus, the 9.3 is way cheaper

dedicated audio setup sana. would a 60w per channel int amp drive the 9.6? or should i go for a 9.3 and miss out on the midrange of the 9.6?

kid · « **Reply #3578 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 06:12 PM »

I suggest you pair it with a high powered amp like rotel or nad to drive those kevlar cone speakers.

Stagea · « **Reply #3579 on:** Jun 02, 2011 at 09:14 PM »

You won't realize the advantage of dedicated mids when your amp is toiling. The 9.6 also crosses those dome mids pretty high, kaya reduced din yung advantage sa midrange. The better low end extension is evident though.

When looking for a suitable amp for the 9.6:
Don't just look at the claimed amp wattage, but also the amp's current capability. Heavier load kasi siya in terms of impedance and phase angle.

warmaster · « **Reply #3580 on:** Jun 12, 2011 at 09:24 PM »

Quote from: Stagea on Jun 02, 2011 at 09:14 PM

You won't realize the advantage of dedicated mids when your amp is toiling. The 9.6 also crosses those dome mids pretty high, kaya reduced din yung advantage sa midrange. The better low end extension is evident though.

When looking for a suitable amp for the 9.6:
Don't just look at the claimed amp wattage, but also the amp's current capability. Heavier load kasi siya in terms of impedance and phase angle.

i see. any suggestion on what stereo amp can drive the 9.3's? hopefully not with a heavy price tag, it's getting really hard to have budget approved by the C.O.

Stagea · « **Reply #3581 on:** Jun 12, 2011 at 10:42 PM »

Quote from: warmaster on Jun 12, 2011 at 09:24 PM

i see. any suggestion on what stereo amp can drive the 9.3's? hopefully not with a heavy price tag, it's getting really hard to have budget approved by the C.O.

In a small room, most amps delivering 30 to 50W should be enough for typical listening levels (no large-scale orchestral works at elevated volumes). Of course, more doesn't hurt (and less isn't necessarily bad, depending on your needs). The 9.3 is a fairly benign load, so the amp doesn't have to be very high-current.

Entry level integrated amps like the Marantz PM5003/PM5004, NAD C315BEE/C316BEE, CA 340A/350A, Rotel RA-04/RA-04SE or Rega Brio/Brio2/Brio3 won't sweat driving these speakers. Reasonably-powerful budget t-amps like the Dayton DTA-100a can drive them as well. You just have to find the right sound for you.

warmaster · « **Reply #3582 on:** Jun 19, 2011 at 08:21 AM »

thanks for the replies. unfortunately i have to put this project on hold as a more important event is "on the way"

Blackstar · « **Reply #3583 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 08:18 PM »

Quote from: warmaster on Jun 19, 2011 at 08:21 AM

thanks for the replies. unfortunately i have to put this project on hold as a more important event is "on the way"

congratulations on the more important event that's "on the way" brader. makakaantay yang project mo pero walang pinakamagandang project kundi yang parating.

cray · « **Reply #3584 on:** Jul 03, 2011 at 03:22 PM »

sir ask lang po sana ako kung saan makakabili ng compatible na ceiling mount para sa diamond 9 sr. ayaw kasi ng wife ko i move yung mga furniture para sa speaker stand kaya ceiling lang po ang choice ko.. and gusto ko po sana mag dagdag ng subwoofer ang concern ko lng po is nasa condo ako.. maririnig po kaya ito neighbor ko? bali im currently using diamond 9.1, 9cs, 9 sr and vsx 520 thanks po

cjsdaddy · « **Reply #3585 on:** Jul 03, 2011 at 05:11 PM »

pwede ba tangalin yung plastic dun sa gitna ng pasukan ng banana plug ng 9.1? how?

Stagea · « **Reply #3586 on:** Jul 03, 2011 at 05:22 PM »

Quote from: cjsdaddy on Jul 03, 2011 at 05:11 PM

pwede ba tangalin yung plastic dun sa gitna ng pasukan ng banana plug ng 9.1? how?

Take out the binding post thumbscrew, then poke the plastic plug out by pushing it with something thin (like a small screwdriver or an unwound paper clip) from the speaker wire hole.

jhelenz · « **Reply #3587 on:** Jul 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM »

hi guys,mas ok ba kung magpalit ako from 9.1 to dfs for rear surrounds (5.1)?i have only one problem.yung seating position ko kasi is againt the wall,walang paraan para mailagay ko yung speakers sa side so sa likod nakalagay yung current rear ko na 9.1 w/c is about 6 ft high and 5 ft yung layo nya from my seating position.ayaw din kasi ni misis na ilayo ko yung sofa sa back wall.will i hear improvements dun sa dfs or hould i stick to my 9.1?thanks

merdenoms · « **Reply #3588 on:** Jul 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM »

would be a wharfedale 9.6 FS suffice to a 3.5mx3.5 room size? or overkill?

blackie · « **Reply #3589 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 01:13 PM »

I think overkill better than you thinking at the back of your mind...what if

Make considerations Lang siguro for other stuff Sir, av rack, couch, center speaker, rear speakers etc.

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #3590 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 01:44 PM »

Quote from: merdenoms on Jul 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM

would be a wharfedale 9.6 FS suffice to a 3.5mx3.5 room size? or overkill?

its not only the room size that should be the issue, but also the amp you are going to use to drive the 9.6. you need a powerful amp for this pair of speakr to sing very well.

merdenoms · « **Reply #3591 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM »

based on your experience sir... what amp(maybe 20k below) would contemplate the wharfs 9.6? i'm into the warm side(the not fatiguing listening experience) 60 Music 40 HT.. thanks for the reply

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #3592 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 03:18 PM »

Quote from: merdenoms on Jul 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM

based on your experience sir... what amp(maybe 20k below) would contemplate the wharfs 9.6? i'm into the warm side(the not fatiguing listening experience) 60 Music 40 HT.. thanks for the reply

i cant think of any that would fit your budget. either you go for easy to drive speakers to partner with budget amps, or stick with the 9.6 but stretch your budget for an amp a lot further.

c.a. · « **Reply #3593 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 05:17 PM »

Quote from: merdenoms on Jul 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM

would be a wharfedale 9.6 FS suffice to a 3.5mx3.5 room size? or overkill?

i think, it would be just fine... i'm using my 9.6 in a 3mx3.5m room... proper positioning lang ok na.. better if you can use acoustic treatment... but i have to say, the 9.6's performed better when i was using it in a bigger room.. for the amp, why don't you just get a vintage integrated amp.. i think you can find a good one for less than 10k..

jhelenz · « **Reply #3594 on:** Jul 23, 2011 at 07:18 PM »

Quote from: merdenoms on Jul 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM

based on your experience sir... what amp(maybe 20k below) would contemplate the wharfs 9.6? i'm into the warm side(the not fatiguing listening experience) 60 Music 40 HT.. thanks for the reply

abang ka lang sa markeplace,merong binenta si billabong na yamaha rx v2400 kaya lang nabili na.yung denon 3805 na binebenta ni simple di ko alam kung available pa.less than 20k yung dalawang powerful receiver na yan

Allan_2180 · « **Reply #3595 on:** Jul 24, 2011 at 11:47 AM »

Listening area ko 4m X 4m pero 9.6 ang gmit ko, never an overkill, pdeng wg na gmitan ng sub, mas detailed ang mga lower freqs. Laid back kc 9.6 pde m lgyan ng silk dome tweeters pra mas mging lively ng kaunti. s space cguro mga 2ft lng kakaining space mula s wall parang bukshelf na may stand lng din.

warmaster · « **Reply #3596 on:** Jul 24, 2011 at 02:00 PM »

Quote from: Blackstar on Jul 01, 2011 at 08:18 PM

congratulations on the more important event that's "on the way" brader. makakaantay yang project mo pero walang pinakamagandang project kundi yang parating.

thanks men. makiki listening session na lang ako sa newly acquired 9.6 mo. hehehe

Jimbo · « **Reply #3597 on:** Jul 25, 2011 at 08:27 AM »

fellow members,

my wharfedale 9.1 has a torn driver, any chance this could be repaired?
thanks!

armymanhaha · « **Reply #3598 on:** Jul 26, 2011 at 01:39 PM »

Bakit kaya sobrang mura ng Wharfedale speakers dito sa atin?

Is there any chance that some of these are counterfeits or 'White van speakers'? I doubt that they are fake dahil napaka ganda ng build and sounds, sobrang curious lang ako sa mark down ng prices pagdating dito sa tin.

Stagea · « **Reply #3599 on:** Jul 27, 2011 at 03:51 PM »

Quote from: armymanhaha on Jul 26, 2011 at 01:39 PM

Bakit kaya sobrang mura ng Wharfedale speakers dito sa atin? Is there any chance that some of these are counterfeits or 'White van speakers'? I doubt that they are fake dahil napaka ganda ng build and sounds, sobrang curious lang ako sa mark down ng prices pagdating dito sa tin.

Mukhang okay ang deal ng Zamony (distributor) sa IAG, kaya nakukuha nila ng mura. Fortunately, pinapasa ng Zamony most ng savings to the end user (or so it seems).