Topic: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series

[gearhead]

I have an ancient Sakura AV-388 amplifier. Will the Wharfedale 9.1 Bookshelf speakers + Wharfedale center + Wharfedale rear speakers work just fine? Baka next time na kasi ako magpalit ng amp. Wala pang budget. 

even if it is just a low wattage amp (surround ito, i assume) it will do for the moment. BUT... even it is just a small bookshelf, there's some mileage to be had pa rin by driving it with a much much more powerful amp. but that can wait for budget availability. buti na nga yan save ka muna ng save para you won't settle for the really entry-level lang. in this hobby rin kasi, you get what you pay for... up to a certain extent (think Monster Cable, or Bose  ).

[kt]

For me, if budget permits, get the mid level AVR (30+k class) first. AND still get a power amp later on.

The performance of the dedicated power amp will still (hands down) excel vs. any mid level receiver.


But the Mid level receiver's  decoder (DSP) is usually much better than the entry level ones w/ pre outs. So with these 2 combined, you have the performance of a 100+k receiver (w/o the bells & whistles).

hi sir matz! how about for an entry level avr + the 5ch bada power amp? would it be ok still? no plans to upgrade my avr yet til i get an HD or BD player....tnx 

[MAtZTER]

hi sir matz! how about for an entry level avr + the 5ch bada power amp? would it be ok still? no plans to upgrade my avr yet til i get an HD or BD player....tnx 

Of course, its ok. I believe slow piece by piece upgrade is gratifying w/ every upgrade, as compared to buying it all at once w/ only 1 gratification...

You can upgrade next time to higher model AVR's (w/ the new sound formats) when budget allows. For the amp , keep it for as long as you love watching HT (or until you are so oozing with moolah, you are going to high end gears), regardless of any format change.

With the new HD sound formats, your amp has more than enough capacity to bring out the extra resolution that weaker receivers cant.

[kt]

^hi sir matz tnx again for the reply! we're all just waiting for your amps! hehe

one thing that im thinking about as well is what to upgrade 1st, whether to add a power amp with my existing entry level avr, OR get a mid level AVR with HD format (and add a power amp later on), OR change the speakers. because im planning to do all those as well but im wondering whats the best sequence to really see and experience the upgrades n improvment.

TIA!

[squatt3r]

finally made the purchase today 





excited na sina htpc and lcdtv kaso undecided pa kung 5 channel bada amp or denon 1908

[rodel5]

WOW!!! sarap i break in yan

[blackie]

YEHEAH!  Congratulations on the new gear!  Go for the Denon! WOOOOHOOO!

[threadlock]

I second the motion, go for the denon, 5 channel amp release is delayed as stated by sir matz, den post ka brief review ng Denon 1908 

[squatt3r]

thanks sa mga recommendations! will give you guys an update tomorrow.

[dmaximus]

thanks sa mga recommendations! will give you guys an update tomorrow.

congrats sir! 

[squatt3r]

walang stock ng Denon 1908 sa shop ni sir Nemesis sa Rob Pioneer. Wala din sa Sight and Sounds. Had to use this Yammy A-520 muna.

[zedric]

hello gurus!

my 1st post, contemplating on wharf 9.6 & cm or 9.5 & cs, use is 70 ht/30 music.
ito na ata cheapest na imported branded, kung may ibang cheaper speaker na ok, open ako.

what receiver should i get para lumabas ang full potential ng 9.6 or 9.5?

1st ht project ko, medyo limited budget, 50k, kasama sub.
 
maraming salamat!!!

[busabos]

hello gurus!

my 1st post, contemplating on wharf 9.6 & cm or 9.5 & cs, use is 70 ht/30 music.
ito na ata cheapest na imported branded, kung may ibang cheaper speaker na ok, open ako.

what receiver should i get para lumabas ang full potential ng 9.6 or 9.5?

1st ht project ko, medyo limited budget, 50k, kasama sub.
 
maraming salamat!!!

Harman or Yamaha, go to Spectra and audition, they carry both brands.

[masterjericho]

Harman or Yamaha, go to Spectra and audition, they carry both brands.

remember to get at least a high rated wattage to make these babies fully sing.

[skylynx888]

hello gurus!

my 1st post, contemplating on wharf 9.6 & cm or 9.5 & cs, use is 70 ht/30 music.
ito na ata cheapest na imported branded, kung may ibang cheaper speaker na ok, open ako.

what receiver should i get para lumabas ang full potential ng 9.6 or 9.5?

1st ht project ko, medyo limited budget, 50k, kasama sub.
 
maraming salamat!!!

im currently using hk335 to power my 9.6!!! The best for me!!!!

[demmet]

finally made the purchase today 





excited na sina htpc and lcdtv kaso undecided pa kung 5 channel bada amp or denon 1908

pm how much is the damage 

[squatt3r]

pm sent sir.

[silhouette]

@squatt3r. congrats bro on your new toys! break in break in na!!!

[czrocker]

i have notice that theirs a lot of praises for the 9.1, does it mean that the 9.1 performs better than its bigger brother the 9.2. i'm planning kasi to get the 9.2

[squatt3r]

@squatt3r. congrats bro on your new toys! break in break in na!!!

on-going ang break in....satisfied na ako sa tunog even without hooking up the sub. medyo matigas yung bass ng US Audio



powered by Onkyo TX-SR605


speaker stands na recycled

[gearhead]

on-going ang break in....satisfied na ako sa tunog even without hooking up the sub. medyo matigas yung bass ng US Audio

suggestion lang po... invest in a good a/v rack wherein you can place your center speaker a bit higher and closer to your screen. kahit yung mga wooden rack lang sa makro, ok na yun. just have a general placement outline in your mind (or you can even draw it) before buying so you have an idea how you'll set it all up, including the wire routing. take measurements of your gear and the room also before getting one.

powered by Onkyo TX-SR605

can you give a few more words about the onkyo 605/wharfe 9.5 combo with regards sa ht and musical performance? TIA!

[squatt3r]

suggestion lang po... invest in a good a/v rack wherein you can place your center speaker a bit higher and closer to your screen. kahit yung mga wooden rack lang sa makro, ok na yun. just have a general placement outline in your mind (or you can even draw it) before buying so you have an idea how you'll set it all up, including the wire routing. take measurements of your gear and the room also before getting one.

can you give a few more words about the onkyo 605/wharfe 9.5 combo with regards sa ht and musical performance? TIA!

yes sir. planning stage pa din yung av rack. pero ipapasadya ko. console table tong temporary rack ko.
actually newbie lang ako and these are my first HT gears kaya di ako mapagcompare.

[The Analog Source]

yes sir. planning stage pa din yung av rack. pero ipapasadya ko. console table tong temporary rack ko.
actually newbie lang ako and these are my first HT gears kaya di ako mapagcompare.

Tama!!!! tapos benta mo sakin un console ng mura hehehe type ko

[squatt3r]

hehehe sa festival mall madaming ganung console table sa 4th flr. 3.5k ung bili ko a few months ago.

[The Analog Source]

uy thank you thank you sa refer.... naghahanap talaga ako ng ganun

[kid]

i have notice that theirs a lot of praises for the 9.1, does it mean that the 9.1 performs better than its bigger brother the 9.2. i'm planning kasi to get the 9.2

they both perform well. 9.2 creates more bass than 9.1 becoz of its woofer size. you can use the 9.2 as front and the 9.1 as rear.

[kid]

remember to get at least a high rated wattage to make these babies fully sing.

Go for HK.

[demented_]

OK ba ang Sakura-387a i-match sa ganito?

Whaferdale WH2 center and rear
Whaferdale front 9.1

Thanks.

[Philjonc]

OK ba ang Sakura-387a i-match sa ganito?

Whaferdale WH2 center and rear
Whaferdale front 9.1

Thanks.

look for someone using or selling these speakers and audition it using your amp.

[allan1836]

i have notice that theirs a lot of praises for the 9.1, does it mean that the 9.1 performs better than its bigger brother the 9.2. i'm planning kasi to get the 9.2

I have used both and I think the 9.1 is better overall. If you have an active sub and you plan to set your avr front speaker setting to small the 9.1 is a very good choice specially for music.