Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Bookshelf Speakers Carbon Fibre Pair

This review will have to be split into 2.Wharfedale 9.1 sound/overall build quality:The 9.1s are definitely worth the price, they have incredible detail and imaging, the voice do noticeable sit a little behind the highs (drums in my music), but couldn't tell until i compared with the jamo e610s but the e610s aren't as crisp on the highs, but the voice and bass sit a little more forfront in sound, so its not bad, it just depends what you're using them for, but the e610s are twice the price, but combined they make a very good pair, crisp detailed highs from the 9.1s and forefront mids/vocals from the jamos. But the jamos are bookshelf speakers, where as the 9.1s are studio monitor speakers, so different design/use kinda.That being said i couldnt tell when i just had the 9.1s, they have some amount of power in them! They really sing, they have very nice and clear bass, although not as strong as more expensive ones. I couldn't tell until i had a comparison tbh, you really feel the detail and power in these speakers, and can notice the 22khz top end.The current 9.1 build quality:Now thats out the way, the reason why i can'T recommend these is because they are made in China, they are not the original 9.1s. when they arrived one of the tweeters was dodgy, it would create a vibration noise on high frequencies, but i was actually half expecting them to be faulty because i was warned by a friend and i saw a review saying something about a loose connection inside, creating the vibration and he fixed it easily, but having no idea about speaker build's and having warranty left, i gave in and sent them back. Ive also seen countless reviews about people talking about how the driver has ripped, but i haven't pushed them hard enough for that..BUT about audiovisual online, and they were actually amazing, these guys do customer service during a pandemic right, swift replys, no messing around, got my speaker fixed and got it back a few days ago, and they actually sound amazing, but theres no telling how long they'll last, i doubt they'll last a few years tbh, but theres no telling.So overall these speakers are incredible, if you can find some originals second hand don't be afraid, quality built speakers last as long as they're maintained and the quality of build. I recommend the 9.1s but i just cant recommend the Chinese built ones due to this, but if you just want new speakers at this price, then get them.Thanks :)Shri dnb

Fantastic value for money, build quality amazing, sound excellent 👌, try them on the wall but don't think much to the sound when they was on wall brackets but everyone is different it was like the bass had no were to go so it when back up and into the speaker and then the speaker didn't know what to do with it or how to deal with it, so I move them back onto units with some anti vibration stands much better, now just ordered some metal floor stands , but all in all absolutely excellent value for money well worth the price don't think you could find anything better for that sort of price 😀 would highly recommend them thinking of buying another pair, 5 star all the way

These speakers are just amazing for there cost, I read so many reports that they lack good bass I really can't understand that as there have a realistic sound for bass that is exceptional, you would not listen to a band live with a thumping bass, as for the mids again exceptional and trebles sounding very clear without any harshness.I can't say I have heard any other speakers at this price that perform this well and I have been an audiophile since I was ten and am in my sixties now having build many systems I can only highly recommend these thay are not only a pleasure to listen to but will make you hear sounds you have not before.

These are fantastic speakers bought my 25 year old Pioneer separates hifi back to life, sound is great

Great sound from these speakers.

Very nice speakers the sound quality is very good the base that a few people says not very good rocks my house

These are to replace some large speakers. Nothing wrong with them, I just needed some a lot smaller.These fit the bill perfectly and I cannot fault them. They seem to have a perfect balance of tones and playing reggae really gives just the right amount of bass. I love them!

Used with an ancient Armstrong 626 these sound great, but much improved with a subwoofer.