The Wharfedale Diamond range is one which has been delighting audiophiles, music lovers and hi-fi enthusiasts in some form since the early 1980s, and these ranges have been a staple of the budget speaker market ever since. With nearly three decades of supremacy within the hi-fi market, winning numerous international awards and selling over 1 million pairs worldwide, Diamond has become the most recognizable name in hi-fi loudspeakers.
The original Wharfedale Diamond was released in 1982. In a rear-ported cabinet of just over 5 litres were fitted a 19mm dome tweeter and 120mm long throw, polypropylene bass/mid driver. The crossover was simple but highly effective. This product took the industry by storm. The small cabinet and impeccable stereo image meant the Diamond quickly became a best-seller and a permanent fixture in the Wharfedale product range.
The award-winning Diamond 8, 9 and 10 form a large part of the Diamond range’s history.
Following the release of the Diamond 8 in 2001, the Diamond series went from strength to strength, picking up stellar reviews and Product of the Year awards aplenty. Diamond 9 series was launched in 2003 and carried the Diamond banner to exceptional heights. Years later Wharfedale’s famous Diamond Series is still favoured by many Hi-Fi enthusiasts. However the principals of innovation and quality always keep our appetite wet for something better…
The Diamond 9 and its multiple awards!
When the Diamond 10 series was released in 2009, it had 27 years of award-winning legacy to continue and pretty big shoes to fill following the success of the Diamond 9 range! However, the Diamond 10 was welcomed with outstanding reviews and awards, reinstating Wharfedale at the forefront of domestic hi-fi. A new smart cabinet design, and reworked drivers resulted in the best incarnation of the Diamond series so far, and the countless accolades were soon to follow…
The Diamond 10 Series’ many awards and accolades.
The Diamond 10.1
As an Audio Affair UK Exclusive, we have the last remaining stocks of the formidable Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 in Blackwood. A true budget champion, available at a staggering 35% off! These are the last UK stocks, brand new & sealed with full warranty! One of the best budget bookshelf speakers ever made!
The award-winning Diamond 10.1 in blackwood, available at Audio Affair!
With their sleek blackwood cabinets, and glossy front panel and metallic fascia, the Diamond 10.1 are an elegant and classy affair, sure to look at home in any living room. More importantly, they offer a composed and dynamic sound, that which you would expect from a much more expensive speaker.
The New Diamond 100 Series
The Diamond 100 Series is the latest incarnation of Wharfedale’s award-winning Diamond range, and a culmination of the lessons Wharfedale have learned throughout the 30 years of rich heritage. Featuring 4 floorstanding models, 2 bookshelf models and 2 centre speakers, the new Diamond 100 series has something for everyone, and is at home in a multi-channel surround sound system as it is a conventional hi-fi stereo setup.
The New Diamond 100 series has big boots to fill, and a lot of history to uphold![/caption]
We have had the smallest floorstander, the Diamond 155 on demonstration in our showroom for the past week, and have been thoroughly impressed with it. Build quality and design is impeccable, while stereo image and soundstage is much greater than you would expect from a speaker at this price. Despite the Diamond range’s billing as an entry-level speaker series, the Diamond 100 are much more capable and adept, and would be hard to beat without spending some serious money.
With every new incarnation, the Wharfedale Diamond series has improved on what went before, and the Diamond 100 series is no different. With a legacy of award-winning and incredible value speakers to uphold, the Diamond 100 steps boldly out of the shadow of the rest of the Diamond series, offering plenty to keep the legacy going and make these speakers yet again contender for a whole host of awards and accolades.