Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 (beech)

45 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 (beech). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 (beech) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

The Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 tower speakers earned an excellent rating in performance because they sound big, with deep bass and plenty of punch, yet balance that power with excellent refinement for their price range.

Beautifully built, curvy tower speaker; 6.5-inch woofer; 6.5-inch midrange; 1-inch tweeter; all-metal biwire connectors.

The vinyl finish is attractive, but real wood would be even better.

Wharfedale's towers may be the best speakers we've heard for less than $1,000.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

We were bowled over by the Diamond 9.5's combination of extraordinary value, build, and sound quality.

Beautifully built, curvy tower speaker ; 6.5-inch woofer ; 6.5-inch midrange ; 1-inch tweeter ; All-metal biwire connectors

The vinyl finish is attractive, but real wood would be even better

Listening to CDs in two-channel mode, we felt that the bass and treble ranges sometimes sounded a little pushy or aggressive. We were able to tame that brightness a bit when we didn't "toe-in" the speakers and just aimed them straight ahead. When we...

Jul, 2005

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

I have four 9.5 towers as fronts and sides and 2 9CS centres as front and rear with a Wharfedale sub in my 6.1 set up with a Sony STR-DH810 receiver.

More sound value than the $ that they cost

Nothing at this price point

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

Better than many far more expensive speakers

bass, treble, sound stage. Bass and lower mid excellent, tweeter tested by stereophile on Diamond 9.1 ( same tweeter ) waterfall plot measurments comparable with dynaudio esotars for quality

may need bigger speaker for large rooms ; Diamond 9.6

Apr, 2009

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

The only speaker better for me than the 9.5s would be the 9.6s, disregarding the higher end of the Wharfedale set. Diamond 9CM awesome too! They are all clear in the treble and mid-range, with good bass definition. Next stop the SW250 or above!

Value for money. Lovely crisp tones

None for the price paid

Jul, 2008

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

I have been using the Diamond 9.5 (Front - Biamp), Rear Diamond 9.2 and Centre 8.CS and using VDH CS122 Biwire Cables with IXOS Interconnects; Connected to my loyal Pioneer AX3. Sub is Mordount Short MS909.

Best bargin a money can buy

Nothing for the price

Feb, 2008

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

I have 2 diamond 9.6s floors, 2 9.1 rears, 9.CM center and the 12" downard firing sub hooked up to the Onkyo 605. I got the lot for $2000NZD so value for money wise ... In a word, they're fantastic.

Value for Money, rich, clear crisp sound

Neighbors not being happy with me anymore

Feb, 2008

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

Though, this is an old post, almost a year old but I just bough my Wharfedales 9.5, 9.2, CS & Sub 250W. Matched with Yamaha RXV-861. They are simply great. I chose them after looking/listening to Jamo, UBL, Mission, Focal & Infinity speakers.

Great sound for the cost of these speakers. VALUE FOR MONEY

The sub, SW150W, I felt was not good enough for me so went back and changed it to Wharfedale SW250. The SW250 has great base sound but the front information panel display after 10 sec, goes off though the sub works fine. Wish it remain lit for ergonomics

Feb, 2008

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Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 speakers

I love my 9.5s!!! I have the speaker set CNET tested for the 5.1 test and the whole lot is amazing for the money I paid. I tested these over some klipsh speakers that were twice the price and blow me down! the wharfee's sounded just plain better....

Can't fault them. Pink Floyd: Crazy Diamond and the THX preview on the Starwars ep3 DVD made me cry... just so DAM beautiful

none at all

Jan, 2008

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