Since its creation in 1981, the Wharfedale Diamond range has enjoyed a formidable reputation within the field of two-channel stereo reproduction. Regarded by journalists around the world as the real entry point to hi-fidelity sound reproduction, this has been reinforced by numerous awards and commendations. Just like nearly all the speakers out there, the Wharfedale diamond 9.1 speakers can be used in 2 different ways. You can use those speakers as a part of a bigger surrounded stereo system and combine it with a subwoofer, loudspeakers and a central speaker. The second option you have is to use the speakers as a basic equipment to accompany your office desk or living room alone. Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Specs The Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 speakers are totally fine for the purpose of playing songs, gaming, watching movies and videos. The sound is smoothly clean, but the speakers aren’t the best if you are looking for tons of bass. It’s hard to believe the original Wharfedale Diamond spent its thirtieth birthday. All these decades ago, it was the Diamond speaker that proved, for the first time, that a small, low-budget speaker could get excellent sound. Since then there have been dozens of imitators, but diamonds remain one of the best available.

It's hard to believe that the original Wharfedale Diamond is now past its thirtieth birthday. All those decades ago, it was the Diamond speaker that proved, for the first time, that excellent quality sound could be achieved from a small, budget speaker. Since then there have been dozens of imitators, but the Diamonds remain amongst the best available.Fig.1 Wharfedale Diamond 9.1, electrical impedance (solid) and phase (dashed). (2 ohms/vertical div.)

If you’re looking for great budget bookshelf speakers, then I highly recommend you take a look at the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 speakers. I’ve already reviewed its little brother, the Wharfedale diamond 9.0, which has been on the market for a while as well. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 29th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.) Whether the Diamond 9.0 will serve you depends on your requirements. If you are planning to throw a Rave, then you are going to be disappointed. But if this is for casual, though somewhat loud, listening, then you will probably be satisfied. Some very slight wrinkles in the impedance traces between 150Hz and 900Hz imply the existence of some cabinet resonances. Investigating the panels' vibrational behavior with a plastic-tape accelerometer revealed a strong resonant mode present on all surfaces, but strongest on the sidewall (fig.2). Other modes existed at 465Hz and 900Hz but were not as strong. This mode is a little high in frequency to contribute to the "warmth" BJR noted in his auditioning; though it might add some midrange congestion with some kinds of music, Bob Reina didn't hear anything untoward in this respect. For those considering buying speakers from Wharfedale, but aren’t exactly sure of the Wharfedale Diamond 9.0, there is a list of similar models.Each component is designed as part of a whole, without a single 'off-the-shelf' part. Every part interacts simply and effectively with the rest, to produce a sound that is detailed, refined and supremely natural. As an extreme example, consider an auditorium, and you set up a PA with two 4" speakers. How well is that going to fill the room. Now consider the same room with 400 4" speakers; how is that going to fill the room. But, you get more of everything with the Diamond 9.1, and not for a whole lot more money. The Diamond 9.1 and now the new Diamond 10.1 are world famous speakers. Excellent sound quality and value ... for the money. It is important to keep the "for the money" aspect in mind. More money will buy much better speakers than the Diamonds, but that "more money".