Wharfedale Diamond 8.3

Floorstanding Speaker 

Diamond Wharfedale line traces its history back to 1981 and has undergone significant changes for more than 30 years. Diamond 8.3 (junior floor speaker system in the line) is equipped with two speakers. The details of tweeter are: silk dome, neodymium magnetic system; ferrofluid does not allow the head to overheat. A yellow Kevlar cone of midrange/woofer driver distinguishes in the model's look. Kevlar suppresses standing waves and resonances of the membrane, which is moved by the coil with two layers of wire (vented construction); the suspension is made of rubber. A terminal end on the core makes sound more widely directed. The heads are magneto-shielded (by compensating magnet and steel cap). A frontal placement of the bass-reflex port is convenient. There are two pairs of input connectors and the hole for filling with bulk ballast (closed by a plastic cap) behind. The sound of Diamond 8.3 was highly appreciated by the native British press for several times.

The speaker systems show a perfectly balanced sound. It seems that it has the best features of English sound: analysis, natural and accurate balance, the richness of intonational relations, grace of detailing, special plastic, gentility and gloss. Is it too strong a word for such inexpensive model? Not at all, it deserves it. Deep and very correct bass (fragments of orchestral, organ records) impresses. The speaker systems do not miss miniature details and perfectly play significant amplitude rises; when you change volume, the clarity of image and personal sound signature persist. At playing classic music the model pleases by the vibes of "live" acoustic timbres. In air, special panorama pure sound beauties combine with visual (accurate localization of sound sources).

Diamond 8.3 is the device with very high potential. A musically demanding listener will appreciate it. This is quite a universal model with perfect price/quality ratio.

Wharfedale Diamond 8.1

The Wharfedale Diamond 8.1 is a classic 2-way bookshelf speaker, featuring a 5" Kevlar woofer and 1" silk dome tweeter, offering 86dB sensitivity, 6-ohm impedance, 100W power handling, and a 55Hz-20kHz response, known for clear sound in budget Hi-Fi systems, often bi-wireable and front-ported for flexible placement. A separate Active studio monitor version also exists with built-in amps, XLR/RCA inputs, and bass filters, but the passive Hi-Fi model is most common. 

Wharfedale Diamond 8 Series Center

The Wharfedale Diamond 8 Series Center speaker features dual 5-inch (130mm) Kevlar drivers and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, handling 20-120W with a 6-ohm impedance, 88dB sensitivity, and frequency response around 60Hz-20kHz, offering bi-wire capability for enhanced home theater clarity. It uses a bass-reflex design with a rear port and curved cabinet for better bass and reduced distortion, connecting via 5-way binding posts. 

Wharfedale Diamond 8.3
System type    2-way
Enclosure type    Bass-reflex
Frequency response ± 3dB    40 - 24000 Hz
Nominal impedance    6 Ohm
Amplifier Requirements    20 - 100 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)    86 dB
Tweeter    25 mm (1 in.)
Woofer    165 mm (6.5 in.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)    815 x 213 x 258 mm / 32.09 x 8.39 x 10.16 in.
Weight    12,4 kg / 26.4 lbs.

Wharfedale Diamond 8.1
Configuration: 2-way Bi-amplified
Low Frequency Transducer: 5″ woven kevlar
High Frequency Transducer: 1″ soft dome
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 24kHz
Power: 100W
Max SPL: 106 dB
Inputs: 1x XLR / Jack Combi, 1x RCA
Bass cut HPF: Yes
Weight: 7.5 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D): 295 x 198 x 280mm

Wharfedale Diamond 8 Series Center
Driver Configuration: 2 x 130mm (5") Kevlar Bass/Midrange, 1 x 25mm Silk Dome Tweeter.
Power Handling: 20 - 120 Watts.
Sensitivity: 88dB (2.83V @ 1m).
Impedance: 6 Ohms.
Frequency Response: ~60Hz - 20kHz (Varies slightly by source).
Crossover Frequency: Around 3kHz.
Enclosure: Bass Reflex (Rear Ported) with Curved Cabinet.
Connectivity: Bi-wireable 5-way Binding Posts.
Dimensions (Approx.): 18.75" W x 7.5" H x 10.4" D (47.6cm x 19cm x 26.5cm).
Weight (Approx.): Around 11 lbs (5 kg).