The Official Wharfedale Speakers Thread!

[Jim Hawkins]

I just listened to the jade 3's. They sounded great. They are a really pretty speaker. Quite large. You feel like you are getting your money's worth.
I also listened to the Diamond 10.1 and 10.4 and couldn't believe how much bass they produce. The 10.4 is a small speaker but the bass impact is impressive. I actually checked the sub's in the room to make sure they weren't playing.

[mrw1zard]

Just have a "quick" question.
I am looking to replace my current 5.1 setup (Harman Kardon HKTS18) with the following,

Diamond 10.1 fronts (possibly 121s depending on when I get to purchase)
10.cs Center (again perhaps the newer center 101c)
2 10 sx subs

Questions
1) Do I replace the CS with another 10.1?
2) How would the two sub system improve or detract from my 1 sub setup now? (current sub is listed as a 10" 200 watt sub)
3) can i drive all this with a Marantz SR6006?

I am thinking about adding surround speakers later (or moving the 10.1s to the back and getting larger fronts - at which time I'll have to look at the power issue again)
Still new to good speakers, so just wanted to get some advice.

Thanks!

[Billy13]

Originally Posted by mrw1zard

Just have a "quick" question.
I am looking to replace my current 5.1 setup (Harman Kardon HKTS18) with the following,

Diamond 10.1 fronts (possibly 121s depending on when I get to purchase)
10.cs Center (again perhaps the newer center 101c)
2 10 sx subs

Questions
1) Do I replace the CS with another 10.1?
2) How would the two sub system improve or detract from my 1 sub setup now? (current sub is listed as a 10" 200 watt sub)
3) can i drive all this with a Marantz SR6006?

I am thinking about adding surround speakers later (or moving the 10.1s to the back and getting larger fronts - at which time I'll have to look at the power issue again)
Still new to good speakers, so just wanted to get some advice.

Thanks!

Either way you decide to go 10.1 or 12.1, ideally I'd use one of those for a center. I'm sure the cs would be a great sounding cc, but it would be spot on with all 3 speakers in your front stage to be the same. If you plan on upgrading to towers eventually, I may stick with the cs center.

As far as using 2 subs, I'd highly recommend that for optimal bass response throughout your room. I don't know your room obviously, but IMO, and experience, that's what I'd do. Using a second sub will give you on the average a 6db increase over a single sub. In turn, you won't have to run the subs as hard either.

And from what I read on the Marantz, that looks it would have no problem whatsoever driving the speakers you mentioned.

[mrw1zard]

Originally Posted by Billy13

Either way you decide to go 10.1 or 12.1, ideally I'd use one of those for a center. I'm sure the cs would be a great sounding cc, but it would be spot on with all 3 speakers in your front stage to be the same. If you plan on upgrading to towers eventually, I may stick with the cs center.

As far as using 2 subs, I'd highly recommend that for optimal bass response throughout your room. I don't know your room obviously, but IMO, and experience, that's what I'd do. Using a second sub will give you on the average a 6db increase over a single sub. In turn, you won't have to run the subs as hard either.

And from what I read on the Marantz, that looks it would have no problem whatsoever driving the speakers you mentioned.

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the quick reply!

[Billy13]

Originally Posted by mrw1zard

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the quick reply!

You're most welcome.

I'd love to see pics when it takes place.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by mrw1zard

Just have a "quick" question.
I am looking to replace my current 5.1 setup (Harman Kardon HKTS18) with the following,

Diamond 10.1 fronts (possibly 121s depending on when I get to purchase)
10.cs Center (again perhaps the newer center 101c)
2 10 sx subs

Questions
1) Do I replace the CS with another 10.1?
2) How would the two sub system improve or detract from my 1 sub setup now? (current sub is listed as a 10" 200 watt sub)
3) can i drive all this with a Marantz SR6006?

I am thinking about adding surround speakers later (or moving the 10.1s to the back and getting larger fronts - at which time I'll have to look at the power issue again)
Still new to good speakers, so just wanted to get some advice.

Thanks!

if i could, id say try and buy the 122 and 102c speakers, i think you might like the extra output and bass those 3 speakers would give you upfront. jmo.

[mrw1zard]

Originally Posted by callas01

if i could, id say try and buy the 122 and 102c speakers, i think you might like the extra output and bass those 3 speakers would give you upfront. jmo.

Thanks. I've been looking more and more at the 100 series - not sure if I have the room for the 102c though. Could probably go for the 122 instead of the 121s.

Any idea as to when they might be available here in the US?

[darkpoet25]

Originally Posted by mrw1zard

Thanks. I've been looking more and more at the 100 series - not sure if I have the room for the 102c though. Could probably go for the 122 instead of the 121s.

Any idea as to when they might be available here in the US?

This site is an authorized Wharfdale dealer, so you may want to contact them and ask. http://www.musicdirect.com

[mrw1zard]

Originally Posted by Billy13

You're most welcome.

I'd love to see pics when it takes place.

Will do!

Originally Posted by darkpoet25

This site is an authorized Wharfdale dealer, so you may want to contact them and ask. http://www.musicdirect.com

Funny that you mentioned that. I just emailed them this morning to check.
I'll post back here when I hear something to let everyone else know too.

[Billy13]

Originally Posted by mrw1zard

Will do!



Funny that you mentioned that. I just emailed them this morning to check.
I'll post back here when I hear something to let everyone else know too.

Lookin forward to it!

[DangeRuss]

When am I gona see some photo's ?