*dead* Wharfedale Diamond 8.1 Speakers $105 shipped

[UncleWai]

Rosewood
Maple
Amazon calls it 8.2?

 

[durin]

nice deal, these speakers are 2x as much nearly everywhere else.

 

[Pudgygiant]

Ah, nice find. I kind of was mislead into thinking it was an 8.2-channel SYSTEM.

 

[nugaluga]

I know wharfdales are nice
since i am a wannabe audiophile

however
i have no idea
how nice these are

can you gimme something to compare it against?
would these make a good addition to a home theatre system
or are they better for music?

 

[UncleWai]

For $110 shipped, I really don't think you can go wrong with it. Other stores are selling them for at least $250.
Even if they don't sound as good as you hope for, you should be able to resell them for a hefty profit.
I remember seeing them in Audiogon go for at least $150 + shipping.

 

[yepper]

I'm seeing $124.99. Still a good deal though.

 

[fumbduck]

8.2 = 8 satellites + 2 sub?

 

[erikiksaz]

Originally posted by: fumbduck
8.2 = 8 satellites + 2 sub?

Usually, but not here i guess.

 

[UncleWai]

It's Wharfedale Diamond 8 series, .2 is the revised version. That's how I interpret it.
When you add the speakers in the cart, it will be 104.99, + 5 handling fee = $110 shipped.

 

[indd]

Jumped in. Unfortunately I had to pay sales tax, so to TN it was $120 shipped using UPS ground (as UncleWai had it).

 

[Squisher]

^

 

[McGyver]

i thought it's a new surround sound standard with 8 speakers and 2 subwoofers 😛

 

[alkemyst]

8.2 as in a format? idiots esp for a sliver over $100.

Å

 

[deejayshakur]

Originally posted by: fumbduck
8.2 = 8 satellites + 2 sub?

it's the 8.2 versus 8.1 and 8.3 and 8.4. my friend has the 8.4's in maple (very sexy).

http://www.iagamerica.com/wharfedale/diamond8.htm

wannabe audiophile? get these--kickass reproduction, very accurate and neutral, and of course, lotta bang for your buck. the Athena Audition series is nice too.

 

[dahunan]

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=345501
Crystal 20 100 Watt Power, 6.5" Bass Module Maple Bookshelf Speaker
$64.99 shipped 😀

 

[VegasF6]

I have the 7.2's in my bedroom system. They are a nice little speaker, certainly for the money. Although, I wouldn't call them very high-end. I wish I could find a review comparing the 2. The 8.2 has the kevlar woofer, but does it actually sound better?

Depending on your use, I might suggest the 7.2 at about $79.00, or if these were to be your main speakers, I would rather suggest the 8.3, and a seperate sub.

Great find on the price though!
VegasF6

 

[WinkOsmosis]

eCost is a shafty business. I wouldn't buy from them (again).

 

[chiggachu]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
eCost is a shafty business. I wouldn't buy from them (again).

I've only dealt with ecost once, but it shipped quickly and the product was fine. I think the handling fee is kind of BS though...but when combined with free shipping it turns out ok.

 

[UncleWai]

update:
I got the speakers finally. They are brand new and sound great.
$99 + $5 handling right now, an absolute steal, I mean robbery.

 

[madalien]

Just an FYI. I just clicked on the links above and these now are selling at $99.99 with free shipping on orders over $25.00. Both styles in stock.

 

[MustISO]

They also say 8.1 not 8.2.

 

[mindmaniac]

are these supposed to be some great speakers?

 

[edplayer]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
eCost is a shafty business. I wouldn't buy from them (again).

I get the same feeling. I ony dealt with them once (and I had no problems) before but there were some people who had problems with them (the Kenwood 6050 deal where some had problems and ecost tried to tell them they were screwed after offering the unit with a 90 day warranty).

actually, I just ordered from them again yesterday (wharfedale wh-2 surrounds). and the shipping slip on my Kenwood says that all expressed or implied warranties are not valid!

 

[MustangSVT]

great speakers.

 

[jerkdiggler]

so wait, are these better than a pair of kilpsch bookshelf speakers?