Author Topic: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series (Read 568464 times)

gearhead · « **Reply #2280 on:** Jan 16, 2007 at 07:57 PM »

hi, thanks... bro. jeck.

i do plan to audition the said speakers, but that may have to wait till saturday at least. so i'm asking for opinions beforehand so that i can concentrate in one or two of the mentioned speakers. i don't want to be a pain in the butt to wherever i may do the auditioning by lining up all three speakers... and then not liking anything. i have actually read the wharfedale thread from page 1 but so far is getting mixed results (more so the 9.4), though the positives outweigh the critical opinions (esp. the 9.6 and so is the 9.5, too). btw, is the denon more warm than bright in your opinion? is it of the same timbre as the marantz?

thanks again.

dannielsimone · « **Reply #2281 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 07:06 AM »

Quote from: skylynx888 on Jan 16, 2007 at 09:10 AM

bro dannielsimone, crenshaw wants to know where he can demo both the wharfs and mission

Demo the Wharfs at "sights and sounds" Shangrila plaza and next door is the "audio vox" shop and you can demo the missions there. But bring your own CD for the demo.

jeckjeck · « **Reply #2282 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 07:55 AM »

I've never had the opportunity yet to listen to a marantz-wharfe set up so I have no basis for comparing it to my current set up... Denons are generally warm... well warmer compared to my Yamaha RX-V530 but Yammys are really known to be bright... Me, I am super happy with my 9.5s

Don't worry about the hassles with the shops. They know that audiotioning is necessary & they really wouldn't mind setting up the speakers for you... if you can go to the Salcedo Village area, I recommend you drop by The Home Theater... sir Sonny is very accomodating and very helpful AND super honest... let him know you are a member of PDVD

gearhead · « **Reply #2283 on:** Jan 17, 2007 at 12:12 PM »

wait while i wipe my drool.

i'm quite leaning towards the 9.5's, just waiting for affirmation from users. again, not that i don't like my gales.... but i just felt i could get a little more body with the 9.4/9.5's. i do plan of dropping by at the home theater this saturday. sa audio excellance sana, good (or bad) that i read here first wala na pala sila sa eastwood. thanks for the replies.

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2284 on:** Jan 18, 2007 at 10:33 PM »

i auditioned both the aurum cantus f5000r and the 9.1, i was really planning to buy the 9.1 but the salesperson recommended the f5000r for the same price (p5.5k). for my ears its true that the sound "tends to disappear in front of you" but i think im getting more clarity on the 9.1. this is the first time i heard of aurum cantus brand (im a newbie in ht) and the 9.1 looks better so i ended up buying the 9.1.

im not really sure if the 9.1 sounds better than the f5000r or maybe my ears are just biased on the 9.1 coz that is what im planning to get.

odyoboy · « **Reply #2285 on:** Jan 19, 2007 at 07:00 PM »

IMO many speakers in the market are very detail or clarity but a few can really image. One of the best gauge for a good speaker is 3D imaging (ability to disappear). Only a well designed speaker can do this. Imagine, your listening to you favorite music, its like being in a concert or croon by your favorite vocalist.
If I'm going to by a new speaker I will definitely go for 3D imaging, if your speaker can image well its a balance design speaker. Not bright, not boomy, no nasality etc and its not tiring (no listening fatigue)

Well that's me.

accastil · « **Reply #2286 on:** Jan 20, 2007 at 01:00 PM »

Quote from: potpot_888 on Jan 16, 2007 at 07:57 PM

hi, thanks... bro. jeck.

i do plan to audition the said speakers, but that may have to wait till saturday at least. so i'm asking for opinions beforehand so that i can concentrate in one or two of the mentioned speakers. i don't want to be a pain in the butt to wherever i may do the auditioning by lining up all three speakers... and then not liking anything. i have actually read the wharfedale thread from page 1 but so far is getting mixed results (more so the 9.4), though the positives outweigh the critical opinions (esp. the 9.6 and so is the 9.5, too). btw, is the denon more warm than bright in your opinion? is it of the same timbre as the marantz?

thanks again.
for an experienced ear, marantz tend to sound a bit bright. pairing it with a wharf diamond BS would not be wise. what i would recommned to you for marantz is a mordaunt short or a gale floorstand speaker pair. try audition the MS502THX. this is good for both music and ht and you dont have to buy a separate sub. this is a bass shaker in itself

acostaml · « **Reply #2287 on:** Jan 22, 2007 at 08:10 AM »

I went with the 9.4. Super happy with it! Im using a HK AVR 335 to power it.

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2288 on:** Jan 22, 2007 at 09:58 PM »

just wondering.. when i check the prices of wharfedale 9 series on some online stores the price is waaaay to high compared to the prices here. like the 9.1s, prices online ranges from $190-$300 but the price here is just P5.5k.

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2289 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 02:19 PM »

Quote from: Yakuini on Sep 02, 2004 at 12:03 PM

9.4 - P9,700

9.5 - P12,500

Is this price updated? Is this for the pair of speakers already? Anybody who knows where a 9.4 or 9.5 is available for auditioning?

jeckjeck · « **Reply #2290 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 03:06 PM »

oreoshake,

got to SGT The Home Theater and look for Sir Sonny Tuazon or his son Butch... they will be more than happy to let you audition these babies... also, I believe the prices there may be a few hundred pesos lower...

You may want to call first... 8138443

allenwfc · « **Reply #2291 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 03:10 PM »

Quote from: oreoshake on Jan 24, 2007 at 02:19 PM

Is this price updated? Is this for the pair of speakers already? Anybody who knows where a 9.4 or 9.5 is available for auditioning?

that is the approximate price,

some shops sell it cheaper, some a bit more.

ambassador, spectra, audible illusion and most other audio shops have it.

Jun_P · « **Reply #2292 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 06:29 PM »

Quote from: AlvinladeN on Jan 22, 2007 at 09:58 PM

just wondering.. when i check the prices of wharfedale 9 series on some online stores the price is waaaay to high compared to the prices here. like the 9.1s, prices online ranges from $190-$300 but the price here is just P5.5k.

last i checked at Ambassador 5.5k pesos is the price for the 9.1 fronts. A set complete is about 17.5k which will consist of the fronts, center, surrounds and subwoofer (i think)... but this was around November last year pa..

allenwfc · « **Reply #2293 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 06:31 PM »

Quote from: jun_p on Jan 24, 2007 at 06:29 PM

last i checked at Ambassador 5.5k pesos is the price for the 9.1 fronts. A set complete is about 17.5k which will consist of the fronts, center, surrounds and subwoofer (i think)... but this was around November last year pa..

yes that is their srp price, but ambassador is always willing to lower prices especially if cash.
they are a "haggle" friendly store haha

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2294 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 08:33 PM »

A friend is selling his audio system for 40K:
Harman Kardon AV 235 7.1 CH
Wharfedale 9.1 x 4
Wharfedale 9.CS
Wharfedale SW 150
Philips DVP 642K

Is this a good buy already? Only used for 8 months...

Although I would really prefer a 9.4 or 9.5...

gearhead · « **Reply #2295 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 08:40 PM »

well. as the masters here say.... audition, audition, audition - and let your ears decide.

we did audition the diamond 9.5 just this evening, and all i can say for now is..... these are quite MELODIOUS speakers. will elaborate on that maybe later, but i guess you already get what i mean.

just one question though for those with the complete diamond 9 setup... is it true the 9.DFS is only available in black? anyone here got a different color for these bipoles?

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2296 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 08:41 PM »

Quote from: allenwfc on Jan 24, 2007 at 03:10 PM

that is the approximate price, some shops sell it cheaper, some a bit more. ambassador, spectra, audible illusion and most other audio shops have it.

Thanks..

Quote from: jeckjeck on Jan 24, 2007 at 03:06 PM

oreoshake, go to SGT The Home Theater and look for Sir Sonny Tuazon or his son Butch... they will be more than happy to let you audition these babies... also, I believe the prices there may be a few hundred pesos lower... You may want to call first... 8138443

Thanks.. Planning to upgrade my audio gears in a few months..

acostaml · « **Reply #2297 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 11:06 PM »

Quote from: oreoshake on Jan 24, 2007 at 08:33 PM

A friend is selling his audio system for 40K:
Harman Kardon AV 235 7.1 CH
Wharfedale 9.1 x 4
Wharfedale 9.CS
Wharfedale SW 150
Philips DVP 642K

Is this a good buy already? Only used for 8 months... Although I would really prefer a 9.4 or 9.5...

pwede na to!

skylynx888 · « **Reply #2298 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 11:10 PM »

Quote from: potpot_888 on Jan 24, 2007 at 08:40 PM

just one question though for those with the complete diamond 9 setup... is it true the 9.DFS is only available in black? anyone here got a different color for these bipoles?

you got it right bro, black lang talaga

gearhead · « **Reply #2299 on:** Jan 24, 2007 at 11:14 PM »

taking it from where i left off:

it really wasn't a thorough audition. just like in american idol (of which i am watching right now), it doesn't take too much to know whether the thing will blow or it would cut the grade. we just gave the person in charge the demo cd that we brought along, sat back, relaxed and listened.

"hey, mister.... can you turn off the subwoofer please? we need to hear what these babies can do unassisted," we both said.

"sir, there is no subwoofer. they are all turned off." came the quick reply.

"they are? sweeeet!!! just the low end that we were missing with my current solo 5.5" driver".

"and wow... those tweets do sound like the soft dome that they are. not grating, but not shy either. the mids may not be that up front, but only because we were comparing it with other much brighter speakers."

"hmmmm.... for P12.5 quid, that is money very very very well spent. i guess we found our next baby."

case closed.

Quote

you got it right bro, black lang talaga

.

well, there goes my color matching. any wood experts here??? :'(

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2300 on:** Jan 25, 2007 at 10:06 PM »

Quote from: oreoshake on Jan 24, 2007 at 08:33 PM

A friend is selling his audio system for 40K:
Harman Kardon AV 235 7.1 CH
Wharfedale 9.1 x 4
Wharfedale 9.CS
Wharfedale SW 150
Philips DVP 642K

Is this a good buy already? Only used for 8 months... Although I would really prefer a 9.4 or 9.5...

Quoting my own message:

Overkill na ba na ginamit ng friend ko as surrounds ung dalawang 9.1? I auditioned them tonight and his audio system really rocks.. but then I really would like a 9.4, 9,5 or 9.6... Anybody who can tell me the difference between 9.5 and 9.6 in terms of sound quality?

skylynx888 · « **Reply #2301 on:** Jan 25, 2007 at 10:35 PM »

quoted price seems ok. D naman po overkill ang 9.1 for surrounds

, tamang tama lang. im using my old 8.3 as my back surrounds.
9.6 for me is perfect [ lalo na din sa price ], currently using hk335 to power it. Best thing to do is demo both 9.5 and 9.6 with hk235, then decide. Sabi ng mga gurus dito baka kukulangin sa power ang 235, but then again, you ears will have the last say.

And if you are really inclined on getting either 9.5/9.6, go for it, buy the 40k package, then use the 2pairs of 9.1 as your side and back surrounds, kumplete na agad 7.1 setup mo. CHEERS

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2302 on:** Jan 26, 2007 at 07:39 AM »

Quote from: skylynx888 on Jan 25, 2007 at 10:35 PM

quoted price seems ok. D naman po overkill ang 9.1 for surrounds , tamang tama lang. im using my old 8.3 as my back surrounds.
9.6 for me is perfect [ lalo na din sa price ], currently using hk335 to power it. Best thing to do is demo both 9.5 and 9.6 with hk235, then decide. Sabi ng mga gurus dito baka kukulangin sa power ang 235, but then again, you ears will have the last say.

And if you are really inclined on getting either 9.5/9.6, go for it, buy the 40k package, then use the 2pairs of 9.1 as your side and back surrounds, kumplete na agad 7.1 setup mo. CHEERS

thanks...

gearhead · « **Reply #2303 on:** Jan 26, 2007 at 09:08 AM »

now i get why the 9.dfs is only in black. from the pictures, mukhang it's all grille yata.

[EDIT] or is it? if only i can match the dfs with the others.

anyway, isang tulog na lang before my 9.5's arrive. now i realize - diamonds are men's best friend, too.

H a n $ · « **Reply #2304 on:** Jan 26, 2007 at 10:59 AM »

Quote from: oreoshake on Jan 25, 2007 at 10:06 PM

Quoting my own message:

Overkill na ba na ginamit ng friend ko as surrounds ung dalawang 9.1? I auditioned them tonight and his audio system really rocks.. but then I really would like a 9.4, 9,5 or 9.6... Anybody who can tell me the difference between 9.5 and 9.6 in terms of sound quality?

The extra midrange woofer of 9.6 will give you wonders sa vocals and dialogue.

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #2305 on:** Jan 26, 2007 at 12:34 PM »

Quote from: hans adriane on Jan 26, 2007 at 10:59 AM

The extra midrange woofer of 9.6 will give you wonders sa vocals and dialogue.

I see.. Im into movies more than audio kasi.. Puwede na siguro isa lang subwoofer (SW 150 or SW 250) for an audio set consisting of : HK 235, 9.5 or 9.6 x 2, 9.CM, 9.1 x 4 as surrounds and rear speakers? or do i get the HK 335? Magkano ba ngayon ang HK 335?

acostaml · « **Reply #2306 on:** Jan 26, 2007 at 12:41 PM »

Quote from: oreoshake on Jan 26, 2007 at 12:34 PM

I see.. Im into movies more than audio kasi.. Puwede na siguro isa lang subwoofer (SW 150 or SW 250) for an audio set consisting of : HK 235, 9.5 or 9.6 x 2, 9.CM, 9.1 x 4 as surrounds and rear speakers? or do i get the HK 335? Magkano ba ngayon ang HK 335?

I think its around 30K

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2307 on:** Jan 27, 2007 at 02:25 PM »

HK335 na kunin mo for your 9.6. In my experience, FS (specially multi driver ones) sound great with higher level gears. mapapa

ka sa difference.

gearhead · « **Reply #2308 on:** Jan 28, 2007 at 03:53 PM »

wow... my diamond 9.5's are sounding better and better with every listen. as what matzter has said, they sounded boomy at first right out of the box and as placed in the corners. after some fiddling with the placement i think i have found a sweet spot for it.

listening to music, sub is becoming more of an option. it's fine without it, but powering my cht-10 added some weight to the low end. it can be overpowering at times so i'm still trying to get the right balance. been testing them in stereo mode as of now as my tv is currently busted. :'( (that flat panel display keeps getting attractive day by day).

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2309 on:** Jan 29, 2007 at 10:37 PM »

what do you guys think is the next upgrade from a diamond 9.1?