Make no mistake - these don't just lead the class, they completely redefine it!

There's not much to say about these that hasn't already been said. 'The hi-fi products of the decade' - D8.1(HiFi World), 'The most amazing loudspeakers for 25 years' - D8.1(Ken Kessler - Hi-Fi News), 'Instantly sets the level to which all rivals must now aspire' - (Gramophone).

They have totally redefined the expectations at the price. No longer will sloppy drive units, poor build and single wire terminals suffice - even in budget loudspeakers. If you are serious about sound, but restricted by cost, there is no other choice.
Our Diamond 8 is nothing short of a revolution in audio. Our unique bi-directional KEVLAR weave creates a cone that can start and stop in an instant - for detail and resolution that will amaze even the most sceptical listener. Coupled with the most refined Ferro-fluid cooled, neodymium powered, textile tweeter in it's class, this range has it all - detail, dynamics, one of the most impressive soundstages you will ever hear (at any price) and the kind of excitement and involvement that many who spend 100 times as much on their loudspeakers would envy.

 

Diamond 8.1
It is probably the finest entry-level bookshelf speaker ever designed. Although remarkably compact, the sound occupies a wide soundstage providing a rich and detailed reproduction of mid and treble with tightly controlled bass response.

As with entire range, the bass driver is bi-directional woven KEVLAR, derived from our audiophile 'Pacific' range. These highly advanced long throw drive units are ultra strong and fast, while their self-damping properties remove resonant frequencies, thereby maintaining a balanced frequency response. The front design allows positioning close to a rear wall without unwanted bass 'boom'.


Diamond 8.2

It is slightly larger than the 8.1 and uses a 165mm KEVLAR driver resulting and greater dynamic impact. The vented, dual layer voice coils ensure a punchy, yet authoritative sound at all volume levels.

The ferrofluid cooled tweeters on Diamond 8 series use incredibly strong neodymium magnets and possess (in abundance) the clarity and precision that has become the trademark of the Diamond series since the very first model.

Diamond 8.3
It is a floor-standing version of the 8.2. The larger cabinet enclosure provides an extended bass response and removes the need for stands. They come complete with carpet spikes and contain a sand-fillable chambers for extra stability, reduced resonance and exceptional and levels of refinement.

As with all of the Diamond 8 series, the front baffle is profiled for optimum sound dispersion. This, combined with a phase plug on the bass/mid drive unit, provides superb stereo imaging and excellent off-axis listening.

 

Diamond 8.4
It is an extension of Diamond 8.3; the difference being it includes an additional dedicated bass driver and larger cabinet enclosure for even more impressive bass, still with the refinement and control of the rest of the series - especially for the larger room.

 

 

 

Diamond DFS (bi-polar surround)

The Diamond DFS from Wharfedale has been designed specifically to generate the perfect rear sound field, a topic that many manufacturers misunderstand. It is simply not enough to use smaller standard loudspeakers to handle the rear effects. A dedicated bi-polar speaker is necessary to convey the true spatial sensation as these alone can produce both the diffuse ambient sound, and the precise stereo image needed to feel truly involved. When placed on a rear wall, a pair of Diamond DFS will create a direct and precise stereo image fro the inward facing drivers, while the outward facing drivers fire onto the walls to create both reverb and ambience. Ultra strong baffles and tonally balanced drive units provide a high-octane blend of music and effects for an enthralling sorround sound experience. The high-gauss neodymium tweeter units are developed from Wharfedale's famous 25mm textile dome units - accurate and detailed enough to position sounds within a three-dimensional soundstage well beyond the confines of the listening area. Allied with matched KEVLAR woven cones, driven in turn with double hand-wound voice coils, the overall effect is a seamlessly integrated sound field with sparkling musicality perfectly tuned to complete your Diamond 8 surround system.


Diamond 8 Centre

Diamond 8 centre channel is an essential addition to the Diamond family. Now you can enjoy all the refinement, drama and impact of Diamond in a perfectly balanced Home Cinema configuration. Featuring twin 130mm KEVLAR bass/mid units and a centrally positioned tweeter to give the widest possible soundstage.
Compact and accurate, the Diamond 8 series is ideal in every respect for use as a complete Home Cinema system. The precision and depth of the sound not only adds to the cinema 'feelings', but also introduces a whole new sensation of involvement.

Specifications:

  Diamond 8.1 Diamond 8.2 Diamond 8.3 Diamond 8.4 Diamond DFS Diamond 8 Centre
Drivers 130mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
165mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
165mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
2 × 165mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
2 × 130mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
2 × 130mm KEVLAR
25mm Silk Dome
Recommended Amp Power
(RMS)
20-120W 20-120W 20-120W 20-150W 20-120W 20-120W
Nominal Imp. 6 Ohm 6 Ohm 6 Ohm 6 Ohm 6 Ohm 6 Ohm
Sensitivity 86dB for 2.83v at 1m 86dB for 2.83v at 1m 86dB for 2.83v at 1m 86dB for 2.83v at 1m 90dB 1W @ 1m 88dB for 2.83v at 1m
Frequency Resp. 55Hz - 20kHz 45Hz - 20kHz 40Hz - 20kHz 30Hz - 20kHz 70Hz - 20kHz 60Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD) mm 296 × 198 × 181 364 × 213 × 258 800 × 213 × 258 900 × 213 × 295 365 × 415 × 175 176 × 451 × 181