Topic: Wharfedale Diamond 9 Series

[Lancito]

Is the Diamond DFS grill removable?

No, sir.

[jojitv]

No, sir.

Thanks for the info sir. Good thing I did not force it too much.

[dannielsimone]

As I mentioned in other threads my old faithful Bose 301 had been my fronts for many years. Bought them bout 12 or 13 years ago(or more). Never had a problem with them (maybe the nieghbors did). Had put them in the closet after I upgraded to my dedicated HT with a full Paradigm system.  Recently pulled them out as am using them again but discovered (when using on high volume)  an issue with the right speaker.  Have been auditioning front firing speakers to use as surrounds while I repiar the Bose .  MIND YOU I AM ON A BUDGET.  I auditioned them for the purpose of testing the full spectrum of sound as if they were  "fronts".   Auditioned  Polk Audio, Missions, Def Tech, Jamo,  and many more.  As I am using them for surrounds my decision was very easy. Firstly  All the  speakers sounded Very good.   But for bang for buck I had to go with the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. 

As my bose are being repaired I am now using my wharfes as fronts.  Am happy in all respects. One more thing .......  It amazes me how here in the Philippines these speakers are much cheaper than they are abroad.   Am still wondering why?

[hammer0412]

Very happy with my newly acquired 9.1's

I've been using my Celestion 7 MkII Monitors for a while and I decided it was time to retire them (gave them to my dear brother).

The 9.1's are noticeably warmer, and the bass seemingly tighter. Pairs better with my Yamaha RX-V363.

Now If only I can afford the 9.5's....

SARS! 

[avshop]

Very happy with my newly acquired 9.1's

I've been using my Celestion 7 MkII Monitors for a while and I decided it was time to retire them (gave them to my dear brother).

The 9.1's are noticeably warmer, and the bass seemingly tighter. Pairs better with my Yamaha RX-V363.

Now If only I can afford the 9.5's....

SARS! 

can sell you the 9.5 for only 12k. can also give you installment terms. i can also give you good deals on the other models in the diamond series.

[avshop]

wharfedale speaker packages!!! all brand new!!!

wharfedale 9.6, 9cm, 9.1 - 28k (rosewood finish)
wharfedale 9.5, 9cs, dfs - 20.5k (black ash)
wharfedale  9.1, 9cs, 9.1 - 14.8k (black ash)

pm me if interested.

[dmaximus]

wharfedale speaker packages!!! all brand new!!!

wharfedale 9.6, 9cm, 9.1 - 28k (rosewood finish)
wharfedale 9.5, 9cs, dfs - 20.5k (black ash)
wharfedale  9.1, 9cs, 9.1 - 14.8k (black ash)

pm me if interested.

sir do accept accept bankard for terms? 

[avshop]

sir do accept accept bankard for terms? 

i accept credit card but i'll have to add to the price. but i can only offer deferred payment with banco de oro and equitable credit cards. if you don't have a bdo card pwedeng pag-usapan ang terms.

[pooch]

sir pa pm yung terms ng BDO for this 

wharfedale  9.1, 9cs, 9.1 - 14.8k (black ash)

[avshop]

sir pa pm yung terms ng BDO for this 

wharfedale  9.1, 9cs, 9.1 - 14.8k (black ash)

pm sent.

[sientobente]

sir avshop,

may shop ba kayo? i wanna change my existing shelf speakers to the 9.1, can you please pm me too about the prices? thanks.

[avshop]

sir avshop,

may shop ba kayo? i wanna change my existing shelf speakers to the 9.1, can you please pm me too about the prices? thanks.

sent you pm

[jetstar]

can sell you the 9.5 for only 12k. can also give you installment terms. i can also give you good deals on the other models in the diamond series.

Sir, he is using RX-V363. Don't you think that 9.5 will be underpowered using this receiver? I'm using RX-V361 on a 9.1 and power is just enough to drive this speaker.

[Toslink]

Sir, he is using RX-V363. Don't you think that 9.5 will be underpowered using this receiver? I'm using RX-V361 on a 9.1 and power is just enough to drive this speaker.

363 has enough power (100w x 5) to make your 9.5 sing! Same power lang yan before ng 659 ko kayang-kaya yan bro. Now i have 663 (95w x7) less 5w sa old avr ko pero gud na gud pa din!  BTW i have 9.5/ 9cm/ wh-2 surrounds (x4)

[blued888]

363 has enough power (100w x 5) to make your 9.5 sing! Same power lang yan before ng 659 ko kayang-kaya yan bro. Now i have 663 (95w x7) less 5w sa old avr ko pero gud na gud pa din!  BTW i have 9.5/ 9cm/ wh-2 surrounds (x4)

100w x 5 @ 1kHz yung 363, so talagang around 70-75w x 5 lang siya @ 20Hz to 20kHz.

[tonetagabaler]

 Am happy in all respects. One more thing .......  It amazes me how here in the Philippines these speakers are much cheaper than they are abroad.   Am still wondering why?

haha... same here sir!!
kaya nga bang for the buck!!
i auditioned nga here in vancouver 9.1 equal speakers of polk & klipsch, etc..
mas gusto ko parin 9.1 wharfe.. sarap sa tenga.. pero mas mahal pa yang polk at klipsch
sabagay kanya kanya lang taste..
wag na dapat taasan ng mga dealer ang wharfe jan pinas para naman everybody happy!!

[ASuL]

may walnut finish na ba locally?

[Toslink]

may walnut finish na ba locally?

yup sa festival mall (hi-fi lounge) meron dati order basis lang.   

[ASuL]

thats good news been aching to get them...

[dhoZe]

anung magandang combination?
a.) 9.5,9cs,9sr
b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr
c.) 9.4,9cs,9sr
d.) 9.5,9cs,9.1
e.) 9.5,9cm,9.1
anu kaya ang the best for movies?
pili pili na 

[blued888]

anung magandang combination?
a.) 9.5,9cs,9sr
b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr
c.) 9.4,9cs,9sr
d.) 9.5,9cs,9.1
e.) 9.5,9cm,9.1
anu kaya ang the best for movies?
pili pili na 

Yung surrounds mo, choice mo na kung either 9SR (dipole, more dispersed sound) or 9.1 (monopole, more directional sound).

As for the front, I would match the driver sizes as much as possible, if the floorstanders have 6.5-inch drivers, go for the 9.CM kasi baka malunod yung center channel. I would only choose to go with the 9.CS if I would get either the 9.4 or the 9.1 paired with it. Pag 9.5, 9.CM kukunin ko.

[John E.]

dhoZe

maganda lahat yan hehehe! pero depende what will drive it! a good powered amp can always drive speakers well as it releases it's true characteristics. however an underpowered amp cannot bring out the speakers true potential kahit bookshelf pa sya.

i prefer the 9cm over 9cs for the center channel and 9sr naman for surrounds! i love both 9.1 and 9.5

just my 2cents!

[gearhead000]

since you said movies, i will go with the 9.5/9.cs. if a large part will be music, i will go with the 9.6/9.cm. for me the 9.5 has more slam for movies. the 9.6 tends to be more laid back, and it will need a really powerful amp. not that it can't be driven by the entry level ones though. reason is as mentioned earlier.

for the surrounds, it will depend upon your room. if you're putting the surrounds near the room boundaries, i will go with the 9.dfs. otherwise, the 9.1 will be fine.

[Superman]

My vote:

b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr

Thanks!

[JAQY888]

My vote:

b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr

Thanks!

+1. 

Used this combi before ...... PANALO !!!!!! 

[blackie]

+1. 

Used this combi before ...... PANALO !!!!!! 

+2

[barrister]

anung magandang combination?
a.) 9.5,9cs,9sr
b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr
c.) 9.4,9cs,9sr
d.) 9.5,9cs,9.1
e.) 9.5,9cm,9.1
anu kaya ang the best for movies?
pili pili na 

Phone a friend? 

Eliminate na natin ang "d.)" and "e.)" sa choices mo.  Hindi recommended ang 9.1 for surround use.

Tanggalin na rin natin ang "c.)" sa choices mo.  Kung floorstander, mas OK kung 9.5 or 9.6.

Tanggalin natin ang "a.)", kasi ang recommended center para sa 9.5 ay 9.CM.

Tama sila.  "b.) 9.5,9cm,9sr" dapat.



Also see Wharedale's recommendations on their Diamond 9 brochure.  See page 7, "Home Cinema Solutions":

http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/images/ranges/brochure_3.pdf

[dhoZe]

woah mukang panalo na si b. san po kaya pwedeng mka audition nito?

[dhoZe]

+1. 

Used this combi before ...... PANALO !!!!!! 

Sir ganu po kalaki ang listening area nung gamit nyo si combination B? 

@Sir JohnE.
hmmm kaya na din ba ng Yamaha 663 para sa combination B.? (sorry po noob plang me, first HT setup ko to)

and mga bossings, plan ko po kc mag 9.1,CM,SR for the mean time, then switch ako to 7.1 dagdag lng ako ng 9.5, pepede ko bang gamitin 9.1 as for surrounds? or may mas maganda kaung suggested na upgrade path?. . .
TIA

[alistair]

Question: Where can you find/buy replacement metal spikes for the Wharfedale floorstanders?


I misplaced the metal spikes that came with my 9.4's. Saw some 3rd-party spikes being sold in the marketplace but I don't know if they'll fit (or if the mounting holes are standard in size and thread).

Alternatively, and since I have tiled floors, can I buy replacement 'rubber' type pods instead of metal spikes anywhere?

TIA!