which speaker to replace Wharfedale Diamond 9 setup ?

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Guys,

Can I get some advise on this pls. The receiver is Pioneer SC-LX71 and the setup is all Wharfadale Diamond 9 speakers. I find the overall sonic signature to be very much on the warmer side and therefore sounding kindda muted to me. Interestingly tryin our these speakers in a mates place with a Yamaha RX-V3800 , the speakers just started to shine. The Pioneer which i'm guessing a warm sounding electronic with the warm speakers I guess must have exaggerated the warmth.

Back to the point, can anyone suggest a system that would be much more trasparent , detailed and brighter then the Diamond 9 series pls ? Anyone has experinece with Paradigm Studio and PSB Imagine series. What bout Mordaunt Short Mezzo 2 ?

The input would be much appreciated .

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

I recently went from Diamond 9.1s to some Tannoy speakers (my review here http://whathifi.com/Review/Tannoy-Revolution-Signature-DC6T/UserReviews/).

I know exactly what you mean about the warmth. I didn't really notice this until I changed speakers. Although I purchased the Tannoys for stereo I also use them for movies, and the improvement over the 9.1s is massive in this regard.

I guess you should also consider a new receiver though as that might be cheaper than changing all of the your speakers (not sure how many you have).

 

[Anonymous]

The pioneer is a bright am,and you have a good one.

Its not doing the speakers any good, I have the vsx819 with the diamonds and they are warm.

I am going to get the RX6 soon. I suggest you get better speakers with that amp

 

[Anonymous]

eyesofra:

Guys,

Back to the point, can anyone suggest a system that would be much more transparent , detailed and brighter then the Diamond 9 series pls ?

The input would be much appreciated .

Thanks

you could try listening to an MK setup such as the M5/M7`s or if budget allows the new 950`s

MK are known to be very detailed and accurate (which they are) and so imho should be included in your search

as a cinema room speaker they are just superb and the new 950`s are really excellent with music as well

you certainly wouldn`t be disappointed

Al

 

[Anonymous]

canada16:
The pioneer is a bright am,and you have a good one.

Its not doing the speakers any good, I have the vsx819 with the diamonds and they are warm.

I am going to get the RX6 soon. I suggest you get better speakers with that amp

I've was always under the impression that Pioneer made bright sounding electronics and having used an older receiver it only convinced me even more. But I think it's no longer the case with the newer ICEamp based SC-LX receivers. I realized this when i heard the same setup being driven by a Yamaha RX-V3800 which was certainly more brighter.

Anyway , what sound signature are the MAs normally associated to ? Aren't they supposed to me more on they warmer side of neutral ?

@stereolad - do u find the tannoy to be more detailed and brighter therefore much more transparent overall then the Diamonds ?