Wharfedale Diamond 10.5

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  8 out of 10

Short extract: This set of Diamond 10.5 loudspeakers is just one product in a new line from the well established hi-fi manufacturer Wharfedale.

• Superior voice band coherence, thanks to dome midrange driver, Advanced enclosure shape and construction ensures minimal boxiness, Separate plinth gives solid spike-mounting
• Too much bling, Tonal balance a little too warm and laid back, Lacks midband transparency

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  6 out of 10

Short extract: The more you read about the Diamond 10.5s, the more you wonder if someone's pulling your leg. Wharfedale has managed to produce a sub-£500 floorstanding speaker that's a true three-way design, that uses a 5cm, purpose-built, fabric-domed midrange driver.

• A lot of speaker for the money, detailed, superb integration, tight, controlled bass, good soundstage
• Lack of rhythm, weak dynamics