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Fabian
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: March 19, 2012
Bottom Line: I've had these speakers a long time now and I still love the sound that they produce. Pair them up with a second hand Rotel integrated amp and a decent CD player (Marantz, Denon, Rega etc) and you get a system that sounds beautiful regardless of what the original sound quality is like. This is why I've kept this system despite upgrading to something more than 10x more expensive, they are just a joy to listen to.
In character they have a fairly sparse and detailed sound without sounding over-bearing. Bass is very tight (thanks to the kevlar) which particularly helps with the loose bass sounds in some old Reggae/Dub recordings. Even playing Boards of Canada through these speakers you get a great perception of depth and can hear many of the details you wouldn't hear on any other speakers I know of in this price range.
Downsides are: Flimsy dust covers (sometimes rattling with music so best to take them off when you're knuckling down with some loud/serious listening. When coupled with an amp with punchy bass characteristics, you'll find the ports blast you with air (which is great in summer).
All in all, if this is your upper price limit and you're not wanting to use them for mixing music I'd settle with these speakers and try out some different cables to fine tune the sound.
By the way... I realise I'm reviewing old speakers but I'm so disappointed with the more recent 9, 10 etc series of speakers that these deserve some praise.
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2005
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guarrana
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: November 25, 2007
Bottom Line: I bought these on ebay for $100, with $40 shipping and handling. They're fantastic speakers for the price, with very warm and lush treble and tight, punchy bass. I have these setup with an Infinity PS 8 sub, and they sound awesome together. These are the truest audiophile speakers you'll get for the price.
Used product for: 1 to 3 months
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At: ebay
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Chatpong
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: May 30, 2007
Bottom Line: I bought this pair of speakers without audition and never listened to any Wharfadale speakers before. I bought just because I read a lot of good reviews in here, and the look of it. I actually was going to buy the Mordaunt Short Avant 902i as I have listened to many models of the MS. But instead I bought the Diamond 8.2 which was one the many biggest mistakes I have made over the past few years, again!
The bass sound is very boomy, which I hate the most. You would need quite a powerful amplifier to drive the Diamond 8.2. If any thing less than 50 watts amplifier, the sound sucks with definite boomy bass. To correct the mistake, I use bigger amplifier which was 120 watts Yamaha Class A to drive them and the sound became much better. But it was all wrong for me as I first wanted them to be used in my working place at home on the day I had to work late on the paper works and I end up with huge amplifier.
Why many said they were so good, I do not understand.
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2003
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Thailand
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tjohnusa
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: February 28, 2006
Bottom Line: I purchased this speaker without any audition capability. For what I paid for these I am extremly pleased. I am still breaking them in but I found them to sound good right out of the box. I am running them with an 8" Klipsch sub and have found them to be a great jazz speaker. I have found some vocals a little thin but am hoping this will open up after break in. I am still "playing around with positioning. I am currentley running them off of 30" spiked medium mass stands and have yet to really crank them. Once again for the closeout price I paid I can easily live with the flimsy grills.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2005
Price Paid:
$138.00
Purchased At: Audio Advisor
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jfiorini
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: December 8, 2005
Bottom Line: I bought these speakers without any audition and based on many reviews. I wasn't possible to audition these with my NAD742 a/v receiver prior to purchase.
I am pleased with the sound, very clean and airy. My preference would be for a slightly warmer and open sound but can't tell if due to the receiver or speaker.
The clarity of this speaker is exceptional for value and is very revealing. Tonal balance is very good, my main concern/dislike is for speakers that either produce bright highs or boomy base. The 8.2 do not produce either of those, making it easy and pleasant to listen to at high levels.
Driving these speakers at higher levels is real pleasure. The speakers open up very nicely and continue to deliver a clean and revealing sound. Imaging is very good and overall soundspace is commendable.
I find this speaker to be very well in control even at high levels without any excessive or loss bass or highs.
If you are looking for a speaker that can pound out loud poorly recorded music, rap/ hip/hop this should not be your first choice.
If you need a speaker with warmth and control that can reveal all the details contained in the music this will do it.
I have this connected to my NAD 742 a/v receiver and my NAD 513 DVD/CD player.
Used product for: 1 to 3 months
Duration Product Used: AudioPhile
Product model year: 2004
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: Tabanghi
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