Wharfedale Opus2 M1 Bookshelf speakers

Wharfedale Opus2 M1 can be referred to a small number of representatives of "full-size" loudspeakers. These are the real three-way classical loudspeakers, designed with due regard to all modern technological developments. Three branded drivers are installed in the solid body, among which a dome midrange driver is worth noting, which is rarely found even in high-end loudspeakers. Its lightest fabric membrane with a diameter of 75 mm has unique characteristics, allowing, in particular, to obtain increased resolution at low levels of loudness. The high-frequency range is voiced by a 25-mm tweeter with a fabric dome and a neodymium magnet system, and a 17-cm Kevlar woofer with an increased stroke is responsible for bass. Data about the crossover is not reported by the manufacturer, but there is no doubt about its quality.

There are two pairs of terminals for cable connection, connected by a jumper and supporting any connectors. Already traditionally exemplary for Brits quality of manufacturing all the details was confirmed this time too - there is absolutely nothing to complain about.

We somehow got used to the fact that the loudspeakers with the nameplate of Wharfedale differs with a calm, measured sound. Now, solid pressure and confident dynamics even on complex polyphonic records were added to this. Healthy aggression could not be better used when playing rock music, where drive and speed are of paramount importance. The ability to work without distortion, even at extremely high volume levels, also deserves praise, at the same time keeping the intelligibility of sound and not detecting audible signs of overload. In general, the strong side of Opus2 M1 (in addition to the extremely verified and linear tonal balance) can be an amazingly high sound resolution in the entire working band. And what is most valuable is that the sound is not so analytical to tire the listener. Wharfedale Opus2 M1 surprisingly combine naturalness and correct interpretation of the emotional component, which makes the listening process fascinating and even exciting. Among the minor shortcomings, I would note a not very strong bass, sometimes still losing its outlines, as well as a slight dryness of the upper frequencies, visible only after careful analysis of thoroughly familiar material.