Wharfedale Diamonds 10.3 vs KEF IQ50

[kjelly]

To go with Cyrus MR3 & 2 matching Monoblocks.

I am very interested in the Wharf's....has anyone had any good or bad experiences to share?
Thanks

K

 

[xtsili]

Hi Kjelly

I''ve got the Diamond 10.7 and I can really say they have a stunning built.Sonically speaking they rock quite well. It seems that the whole Diamond range is quite attractive. There are plenty of tests in What Hi-FI, TechRadar etc to go through and get an idea about the capabilites of the individual models.

They are being built in China and designed in UK which is a good thina as Warfedale in capable of producing good products at reasonable prices.

 

[kjelly]

Hi ...
Yes, I have always been impressed with the build quality of wharf's and that they only seem to release a product when they are sure its good. Obviously the review for the 10.1 sets a great benchmark for the rest of that series, but that doesnt always mean the whole range is good - as I am sure you know.

Good to hear that the 10.7 at the other end of the range impresses.
Any suggestions for other floorstanders in the sub 400GBP area?
I have been looking back at my WHiFis for the last year and there seems to have been minimal activity in the market for that category ....

 

[xtsili]

Check those out altough a bit old

http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Reviews/Real_Hi_Fi/B2X6L7A8?page=2

http://www.techradar.com/news/home-cinema/home-theatre-audio/top-10-hi-fi-speakers-163318

 

[Frank Harvey]

kjelly: To go with Cyrus MR3 & 2 matching Monoblocks.

I am very interested in the Wharf's....has anyone had any good or bad experiences to share?
Thanks

K

It depends on what sort of sound you're after - the Wharfedales will be quite a fuller, heavier sort of sound, the KEF's will be lighter and leaner. Do you prefer bass quantity or detail?

 

[xtsili]

I can confirm kjellys' statement

 

[the record spot]

Have you thought of other brands ?

 

[AL13N]

Haven't heard those speakers so can't comment. But I'd recommend adding the following to your audition list:

KEF IQ5 SE (Brand New) £399.95

Rega RS3 (Ex Dem) £479.00