Elac B6.3 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 for 2.0 setup

[tdma77]

I am choosing between the Elac Debut B6.3 (of perhaps B5.3) and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bookshelf speakers for a simple 2.0 setup, mainly for listening to music (different genres).

The amp is a Denon AVR-X1800H, the room a living room of about 4 x 10 m = 13 x 33 ft. The speakers will be placed on a TV furniture piece.

For now I have no plans to buy a woof as the neighbours have already been complaining even with 2 small speakers in the past 🙂 I have to work on decoupling them with rubber pads though. Or perhaps buy floor standing models.

Which of those 2 (or similar) would you go for in my case?

I tried the Klipsch R-50M but sent them back. I did not like the sound quality at all, no depth/warmth, fatigue,...

Best,
J.

 

[Al ears]

I am choosing between the Elac Debut B6.3 (of perhaps B5.3) and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bookshelf speakers for a simple 2.0 setup, mainly for listening to music (different genres).

The amp is a Denon AVR-X1800H, the room a living room of about 4 x 10 m = 13 x 33 ft. The speakers will be placed on a TV furniture piece.

For now I have no plans to buy a woof as the neighbours have already been complaining even with 2 small speakers in the past 🙂 I have to work on decoupling them with rubber pads though. Or perhaps buy floor standing models.

Which of those 2 (or similar) would you go for in my case?

I tried the Klipsch R-50M but sent them back. I did not like the sound quality at all, no depth/warmth, fatigue,...

Best,
J.

Unfortunately I cannot tell you as everyone has different hearing and preferences, you really need to audition for yourself.
That said you cannot go far wrong with the Wharfedales and I would also consider the Mission LX series in your budget range.

 

[tdma77]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. I absolutely agree it'd be better to try them out in a store, but where I am located Elac is hard to find, and Wharfedale totally impossible, let alone finding a place that trades in both brands to allow a side-by-side comparison... As for online shopping I already had to return the Klipsch, so I'm a bit more cautious now.

I'm considering placing them away from the TV-furniture now. Would you place the Wharfedale 12.2 on stands or rather go for the Diamond 12.3 directly?

 

[Fandango Andy]

I am choosing between the Elac Debut B6.3 (of perhaps B5.3) and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bookshelf speakers for a simple 2.0 setup, mainly for listening to music (different genres).

The amp is a Denon AVR-X1800H, the room a living room of about 4 x 10 m = 13 x 33 ft. The speakers will be placed on a TV furniture piece.

For now I have no plans to buy a woof as the neighbours have already been complaining even with 2 small speakers in the past 🙂 I have to work on decoupling them with rubber pads though. Or perhaps buy floor standing models.

Which of those 2 (or similar) would you go for in my case?

I tried the Klipsch R-50M but sent them back. I did not like the sound quality at all, no depth/warmth, fatigue,...

Best,
J.

In that price bracket I like the Triangle Borea BR03, but realistically it's all down to room dynamics and personal taste. You don't know until you listen!

 

[rsganesh78]

I am choosing between the Elac Debut B6.3 (of perhaps B5.3) and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bookshelf speakers for a simple 2.0 setup, mainly for listening to music (different genres).

The amp is a Denon AVR-X1800H, the room a living room of about 4 x 10 m = 13 x 33 ft. The speakers will be placed on a TV furniture piece.

For now I have no plans to buy a woof as the neighbours have already been complaining even with 2 small speakers in the past 🙂 I have to work on decoupling them with rubber pads though. Or perhaps buy floor standing models.

Which of those 2 (or similar) would you go for in my case?

I tried the Klipsch R-50M but sent them back. I did not like the sound quality at all, no depth/warmth, fatigue,...

Best,
J.

I am using wharfedale diamond 12.2 in my 5.1.2 with denon x2800h it's more neutral and warm, if you are looking for more detail and clarity then wharfedale will not suit your requirements. But wharfedale is very warm and good for long hours listening.