Wharfedale - Reva/Diamond

@10000_hz_legend thanks for the update! They sound cool! What HiFi really loved them too! May I offer 2 other speakers to look at since you’re in the market?

Rega RS3 or RS5 (find used?) - I have the RS1 (bookshelf) version and this tweeter might be what you’re looking for. It’s very clean and clear up top, very sweet and reaches a little higher than the 10.7. I also have the R3 (older model) and it’s lower end doesn’t go as low as the 10.7 but it’s quite punchy and fun. With these powers combined...

Wharfedale Diamond 250 - again I have the 220 (bookshelf) and this tweeter seems to have a touch more clarity than the 10.7. I’d expect the floor stander to have a similar warm and punchy mid range/low end.  Definitely remove the grills on this speaker if you try it - they add a little distortion while on. 

Also do you still have your 10.7s?  A few easy tweaks with them I’ve found to really increase the high end performance. 
1) remove the grills - nice increase in clarity, definition and imaging
2) tow them in significantly towards the listening position and make sure they are perfectly level and stable. Much better imaging. 
3) thick speaker wire - I’m using 10 AWG OFC from parts Express. Made a big difference. 
And finally:
4) more power! Not necessarily easy but every time made a HUGE difference in performance. Almost like getting new speakers!  I went from 50w Marantz -> 75w NAD -> 100w Yamaha (with others in between) and each time they really projected what the amp/source had to offer. 

Also there’s another member here who’s written frequently about upgrading the capacitors on them because the drivers are so good and apparently they save on the capacitors to make them more affordable. This isn’t something I’ve really explored but it does peak my interest!

@leemaze.  


Unfortunately I sold the 10.7s.  I was originally driving them with a Marantz receiver, but yes, when I switched to an Adcom 5300 there was a significant improvement in control and reach.  Then I switched to an Emotiva A-500 and they sounded even better.  I wish I had held onto them.  I had the matching center too.  Best center channel I have owned.  Voices sounded so warm and present.  Never found myself saying “What did he say???”


Thanks for the Rega recommendation.  I haven’t listened to a rega yet.  I will do some research.

Wanted to resurrect this thread.

Any one listen to the new Wharfedale Lintons and compare them to the Wharfedale Diamond 10.7s?

Thanks!

Wharfedale EVO line is getting RAVE reviews. 
Wharfedale Diamond 12 looks fantastic and unbelievable price point. 
Had anyone sampled either with previous experience of the Diamond 10 series? 

Nothing really of note to contribute here, but I heard the Wharfedale Diamond 10.7s at a dealer about a year ago and really liked them. I was considering them for a second system.