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Wharfedale Diamond 3 Floorstanding Speakers

4.33/5

(6 Reviews)

MSRP : $300.00

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small 2 way speaker

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Submitted by Marantz 500 a Audio Enthusiast from

Date Reviewed: March 24, 2007

Strengths:    Very small and compact, nice looks, OK binding posts, never ever sound harsh

Weaknesses:    Fairly hard to drive (need a fairly good amplifier to sound their best, and they benefit from plenty of power).

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Bought these speakers new as a student in Britain. Initially, I had bought a pair of Diamond III speakers in white vinyl, but the sound was'nt quite what I had expected. Sold them to a friend and bought a pair of Wahrfedale Super Diamond, whick essentially is the a Diamond III with a real wood veneer box (cherry wood). To me, these sounded much better, especially when used on tall Target loudspeaker stands. A great little speaker, which benefits from hood amps and source components. They just get better and better. Using them with a cheap amplifier isn't as much fun, though. They need quite a lot of power to come to life.

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Purchased At: Hyper-Fi

Similar Products Used: JPW Sonata, Wharfedale 510, Kef Chorale, B&O Beovox C75.

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Submitted by nani a Audio Enthusiast from Davao

Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004

Strengths:    Good, well balanced sound, more than expected for its size and price.

Weaknesses:    Lacks bass punch and warmth compared with my bigger speakers.

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I bought these speakers when they were described as best buy in British audio magazines in mid-90s. It was in the last batch of Wharfs built in England distributed in Asia since the new ones now come China. I've auditioned new Wharfs and other small British speaker brands but not one, even those sold twice my Diamond 4's price, could match its clarity and dynamics. Of course, it pales in comparison to my other current speakers such as Epos 14 and my old JBL 4311 and Electrovoice Interface A.

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Price Paid:    $150.00

Purchased At:   Manila, Philippines

Similar Products Used:   Mordaunt Short 10, Acoustics Research 25, Infinity RSb, B&W550

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Submitted by MoZe a Audio Enthusiast from Delft, Netherlands

Date Reviewed: August 1, 2003

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I bought these small speakers as a substitute for my enormous Philips 9414 3-way speakers.
These speakers are very large, but have a nice strong base.
I was looker for something smaller, but it shouldn't sound any worse.

Diamond III's are just it. Small speakers with a great performance. My amlifier is a Pioneer SX-1300.

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Price Paid: $10.00

Purchased At: second hand market

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Submitted by Howie a Audio Enthusiast from Norfolk, England

Date Reviewed: January 26, 2002

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I bought my pair of diamond 3's, new, in 1988. They still sound just as good as the day I picked them up from the shop. They have a nice tonal balance, clarity (but not in your face!)and, with careful positioning, good bass for such a small box. Highly recommended!