Wharfedale Diamond 250From real comments

Name: Wharfedale Diamond 250
Rating: 2 (4 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 4 mentions across 4 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment25%

PROS 25%

CONS 75%

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What users love

Refined, Musical Sound0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Tweeter May Overshadow Mids0 mentions

Generally negative

Not Ideal for Vocal-Heavy Music0 mentions

Generally negative

Amp Pairing Sensitivity0 mentions

Generally negative

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Wharfedale Diamond 250

Refined, Musical SoundAmp Pairing SensitivityNot Ideal for Vocal-Heavy MusicTweeter May Overshadow Mids

Wharfedale Diamond 250

Refined, Musical Sound

Amp Pairing Sensitivity

Not Ideal for Vocal-Heavy Music

Tweeter May Overshadow Mids

Great value
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Overall Impression

Discussion of the Diamond 250 here relies on comparisons and unanswered questions more than firsthand verdicts. One 225 owner, who finds it warm and non-fatiguing, weighs the 240 against the 250 for a larger room. That commenter cites outside tests claiming the 250's tweeter can override mids with some music and isn't ideal for vocals. The same tests say its mids lack the richness of the 230 and 240. Another 225 owner asks about the 250's pros and cons for home theater, unanswered here. A pairing comment says Wharfedale speakers sound refined, but Denon/Marantz doesn't let them shine like Emotiva does. Someone using an Onkyo receiver asks whether the bass is boomy or muddy, also unanswered. The thread also offers advice to add a rug on hard flooring and pull speakers off the walls.

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music_noteRefined, Musical Sound

1 mentions

Widely praised

One commenter notes that Wharfedale speakers already sound refined, implying a pleasant overall character before electronics are even factored in. The point is made while comparing amp pairings for the Diamond 250 setup.

@Mihai092

Emotiva is better pair, u should try it in the future. Wharfies already refined, Denon/Marantz doesnt make them shine.

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July 8, 2021

warningTweeter May Overshadow Mids

1 mentions

Generally negative

A prospective buyer cites outside test reports claiming the tweeter on this model can sometimes override the mids depending on the type of music played. This was raised as a concern while comparing the 250 to the 225 the commenter already owns.

@andreassouth1523

Hello. I read in a test that tweeters sometimes (depending on the type of music) override the mids. Also says that in vocal music did not do the best. What is your experience with these speakers. I have 225 and I am absolutely happy. I am thinking about the 240 or the 250 for a much bigger room, about 7 m long 5 m wide.I think that for such a big room 250s are better. I also audit the 240 in a store and I liked it very much, but I have not audit the 250, and I do not know how they play ??I don't like harsh highs and mids.I like neutral to sweet mids and highs and strong bass (non fatigue music) like the wfs 225 that i have!! In another test says that they do not have the wealth of mids like 230's and 240's.

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November 22, 2020

micNot Ideal for Vocal-Heavy Music

1 mentions

Generally negative

The same cited tests state that vocal reproduction is not the model's strongest suit, and that its mids lack the richness found in the higher-tier 230 and 240 models. This is reported secondhand by someone still deciding between models.

@andreassouth1523

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November 22, 2020

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1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter argues that Denon or Marantz electronics don't let the Diamond speakers fully shine, recommending an Emotiva amp and preamp combination instead. This suggests the speakers' performance can vary noticeably with the paired gear.

@Mihai092

Emotiva is better pair, u should try it in the future. Wharfies already refined, Denon/Marantz doesnt make them shine.

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July 8, 2021

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