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Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 Floor-Standing Loudspeaker, Maple (Single) | 
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| Brand: Wharfedale
Category: CE
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 61100
Color: Maple
Media: Electronics
Size: Medium Maple
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37.4
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 7 x 34
Model: 8.4
EAN: 5025941010951
ASIN: B000065USS
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| Features:
| • | Two 6.5-inch Kevlar woofers, 1-inch silk-dome tweeter per speaker | | • | 86 dB sensitivity | | • | 20 to 150 watts recommended power (per channel) | | • | 6 ohms impedance | | • | 30 to 20,000 Hz frequency response |
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Product Description
Make no mistake - these don't just lead the class, they completely redefine it! The Diamond 8 series has totally redefined the expectations at the price. No longer will sloppy drive units, poor build and single wire terminals suffice - even in budget loudspeakers. If you are serious about sound, but restricted by cost, there is no other choice.The Diamond 8 series is nothing short of a revolution in audio. The unique bi-directional KEVLAR weave creates a cone that can start and stop in an instant - for detail and resolution that will amaze even the most skeptical listener. Coupled with the most refined Ferro-fluid cooled, neodymium powered, textile tweeter in its class, this range has it all - detail, dynamics, one of the most impressive soundstages you will ever hear and the kind of excitement and involvement that many who spend 100 times as much on their loudspeakers would envy. The latest model, the Diamond 8.4 includes a new dedicated bass driver and larger cabinet enclosure for even more impressive bass, still with the refinement and control of the rest of the series - especially for the larger room.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 speakers have totally redefined the expectations for sound and appearance at their price. "The hi-fi products of the decade," raved the U.K.'s HiFi World. "The most amazing loudspeakers for 25 years," said Ken Kessler of Hi-Fi News. No longer will sloppy drive units, poor build quality, and single-wire terminals suffice--even in budget loudspeakers. If you are serious about sound but restricted by cost, there is no other choice. Wharfedale's Diamond 8 series represents nothing short of a revolution in audio. Wharfedale's unique bidirectional Kevlar weave creates a cone that can start and stop in an instant, conveying detail and resolution that will amaze even the most skeptical listener. Coupled with the most refined Ferro-fluid-cooled, neodymium-powered, textile tweeter in its class, the Diamond 8.4 has it all: detail, dynamics, one of the most impressive soundstages you will ever hear (at any price), and the ability to generate the kind of excitement and musical involvement that many who spend 100 times as much on their loudspeakers would envy. The Diamond 8.4 includes a dedicated bass driver and large cabinet enclosure to deliver impressive bass for its size.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
flawless September 24, 2005
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received the speakers very quickly. I love them. They sound great! The best speakers I have ever owned. I can hardly believe the price was so low. Research and listen to these speakers before you spend a mint on any others!
 cheap looks, but good sound - great deal January 1, 2005
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
the 8.4s are a bunch of pretty nice speakers. well suited for classical, jazz, generally any unplugged music. i got them because i want accurate representation. you will hear details that you never thought were on your CDs. on the other hand, if you just want a bunch muddy bass-over-emphasizing boxes that make you feel manly, do yourself a favour and seek elsewhere, these are really, really not for you. that said, even bass-heavy electronic music comes across reasonably well, it's just not the stomach massage that seems to be the recent trend with speakers.
they are reasonably well built, especially given the price. the fake wood veneer is just that: obviously fake. maybe the black ones would actually look better. the grille is a joke. luckily, none of this affects the sound. if you want great speakers for little money, they're the obvious choice.
Superb Sound Staging! March 16, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Bought it December last year, been listening to 8.4s since the purchased date and it sounds more better each day. I tried max volume of up to -20dB on a Yamaha RX-V640 and I'm please with what sound and detail it produced. Even with different genre Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop, R&B, etc. The bottomline is that this speakers are professional performers.Though it takes sometime to break-in, listening to it out-of-the-box will annoy your ear, it's muddy at first power-up then became nicer and nicer. The grills are flimsy but for the price this speaker are really best buy.
Excellent Performance (especially for the Sale price). March 8, 2004
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I got these babies about 2 weeks ago from Amazon.
They are not as compact as I thought.
I think that this is an excellent speaker for the price I paid (400$ / Pair), but I don't think spending the original price (600$) is reasonable, and not because of sound quality.
Actually I haven't decided if I'm going to keep mine or not.
I live in Oklahoma and it's very difficult to buy speakers over here, because you don't have selection of speakers that you can audit.
I love British speakers and they are very expansive in the States.
Let's get to business: sound quality is superb. Very effective and punchy low end without neglecting the high end which performs great clarity and a very open sound.
Bi-Amping is significantly, unbelievably effective. I did it with a pretty powerful NAD receiver and the compatible power amp. Amazing sound and capability.
The negative side (critical to me but does not effect the rate, just because of the price I paid): UK speakers which are made in China, I don't think that this is suitable for speakers (and I didn't notice any comment regarding that on Amazon), terrible grills - I don't know how long they will last, also I don't like the finish (vinyl that I'm not sure how durable it will be and how they will look like in few years).
Bottom Line: great sound but still hesitating due to the built quality, I'm eager to get something like Monitor Audio Silver 6/8 or the astonishing Wharfedale Pacific Evo 30 but they are more than twice the price I paid and I'm not sure that the sound is any better.
If you can compromise about the built and you get them, try Bi-Amping with quality compatible Amps and you get a high end sound.
Great sound, great value February 25, 2004
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
It's somewhat hard to describe the sound quality of a speaker in words -- it's kind of like when people wax poetic about a fine wine.
So, I'll cut to the bottom line: I have been very pleased with my Diamond 8.4s. At this price point, nothing comes close to the combination of outstanding sound quality, build quality, and good looks. If I had to do it over again, there is no question I'd go with Wharfedale.
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