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Wharfedale Diamond 9.6 Floor standing speakersThe latest models from a reputable UK manufacturer differ by a truly outstanding cost/quality ratio and Wharfedale Diamond 9.6, apparently, wasn't an exception - many technical decisions were combined in it, passing earlier this price category. The main of these is the use of mid-frequency driver with soft dome, impregnated with a special damping composition. However, other constructive elements of Wharfedale Diamond 9.6 impresses too. For example, there are two Kevlar woofers, each of which sounds its band of low-frequency range, the body with rounded side panels and the system of internal braces for reducing of the sound coloration. A solid plate (spikes are screwed in it) is fixed at the bottom part of the speaker system. The bass reflex port is gated on a narrow back panel and the terminals for acoustic cable are mounted there too. The connectors are located vertically and are rotated in different directions relatively to each other, so it is very handy to connect them. The bodies of Wharfedale Diamond 9.6 are decorated with a vinyl film and, as in the case with the shelf model, the finish can be mistaken for natural wood veneer. In the separation filter a minimum amount of elements are used and this must guarantee a more open sounding over the entire frequency range. The speaker systems Wharfedale Diamond 9.6 demonstrate very clear and detailed sound and the tonal richness at the same time is worthy of prize. The piano appears in all its glory, it only needs a little bit air. Vocals, both male and female, are transparent and animated, there is no any coloring. A good depth of stage, painted by Wharfedale Diamond 9.6, bribes - it extends far behind the front line and almost has no boundaries, in the result of this it acquires an additional volume. At playing the compositions of energetic genres the power deficit of inexpensive integrated amplifier begins to affect - the speaker systems play a little bit lazy. The connection of more powerful amplifier changes the situation: speed and pressure are improved in hard rock and the classical compositions win by filigree validity of instrumental timbres. High-frequency and the middle part of mid-frequency range are completely deprived of rigidity, so even piercing parties of copper group in jazz orchestral arrangements don't remind about the visit to a dentist. The speaker systems Wharfedale Diamond 9.6 are marked by very neutral sound signature and complete lack of genre preferences. They confidently play any repertoire and deserve the best amplifier, which you can afford. |