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southall-1998_mk2
20-02-2020, 17:31
Are these any good? What is their sound character like? Are they forgiving with equipment matching?

S.

Pieoftheday
20-02-2020, 19:11
I had a quick listen a while ago up against some Dali zensor 1's, they seemed a bit shut in to me ,the zensor seemed a lot better, it was only a quick listen thought. The 10.1's I thought were great, a big bold sound, vinyl wrap on mine looked nice from the sofa, up close it was a bit pants,I still liked them though,

Alex_UK
20-02-2020, 20:55
Diamond 220 - absolutely stunning speaker for the money. I’m using them in my main system now, were only supposed to be a stopgap but I fell in love with them.

southall-1998_mk2
20-02-2020, 21:04
Diamond 220 - absolutely stunning speaker for the money. I’m using them in my main system now, were only supposed to be a stopgap but I fell in love with them.

I've read many positive reviews on those 220's. Must admit, I do like the looks of the Wharfedale D320.

S.

Pieoftheday
20-02-2020, 21:06
Diamond 220 - absolutely stunning speaker for the money. I’m using them in my main system now, were only supposed to be a stopgap but I fell in love with them.

Had a pair of those too, very good, bonkers what you can get for £200

Macca
20-02-2020, 21:13
My favourite was always the Mk IV. But not heard any of them past the '7'. The 'Active Diamonds' were surprisingly good too.

nonuffin
20-02-2020, 21:35
Are these any good? What is their sound character like? Are they forgiving with equipment matching?

S.

I didn't like the sound of the 9.1s at all Shane. You are better off keeping the Dalis.

Alex_UK
20-02-2020, 21:50
My favourite was always the Mk IV.

I have a pair of those too - very good. Still have a pair of 7.2 I got from Roy S of this parish, where my mainstay in dining room system for many years and fabulous too - especially for the whole £10 I paid! :)

Hypnotist
21-02-2020, 12:25
The 9.1s are a good speaker for the money back in the day and won some awards, I had mine for around 8yrs. I replaced mine with Dali Zensor 3s which were a big diference.

Roy S
21-02-2020, 13:09
I have a pair of those too - very good. Still have a pair of 7.2 I got from Roy S of this parish, where my mainstay in dining room system for many years and fabulous too - especially for the whole £10 I paid! :)

Wow you still got those Alex? I remember the days you used to be able to go out with a twenty pound note get blind drunk, have a kebab, buy a pair of speakers on the way home & still have change left.

struth
21-02-2020, 13:18
I remember when a pint was 19p.. the old guys were outraged :D a gallon of petrol was about 35p heady days

Pigmy Pony
21-02-2020, 17:08
Wow you still got those Alex? I remember the days you used to be able to go out with a twenty pound note get blind drunk, have a kebab, buy a pair of speakers on the way home & still have change left.

And then leave the speakers on the bus :(

Alex_UK
21-02-2020, 18:05
Wow you still got those Alex? I remember the days you used to be able to go out with a twenty pound note get blind drunk, have a kebab, buy a pair of speakers on the way home & still have change left.

:lol:

I have indeed - they were in regular use until we moved last September and will most likely be going into the study when the furniture finally arrives.

Made in 1968
21-02-2020, 18:32
Hope it arrives quicker than our new sofa & Chairs do. Been ordered since before Christmas :steam:

hifinutt
21-02-2020, 22:36
was at a house viewing today and they had a lovely pair of 9.1 .. very nice

Made in 1968
21-02-2020, 22:58
Are the 9.0 just a Satellite speaker as i notice a pair of Stand fixings on the rear of those?