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post #901 of 1187
4/19/10 at 5:22am
Well, I moved the loudspeakers a bit more out from the wall and away from each other and bam, microdetails.... finally...!
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post #902 of 1187
4/19/10 at 10:52am
I actually just moved mine into the corners about 12" from the wall, rather than the WASP setup I had before, and discovered tons of bass I never knew they had. I feel like I lost a little prescence in the midrange (might be my huge CRT TV sitting in the middle of them), like snares don't seem as punchy as before, so I'm going to need to play with it a little more, but I really like the extra bass. The soundstage is a lot wider and more natural sounding too besides the midrange thing I mentioned.
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post #903 of 1187
4/19/10 at 6:02pm
Hey guys,

I finally had the chance to setup the Diamond 9.4's and CS. I'll post pics soon. Have them running through an Onky SR308, and while they sound incredible, the tweeter on the left channel is not outputting any sound! Anybody have experience with STO warranty? Is a tweeter fairly painless to replace?
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post #904 of 1187
4/19/10 at 6:49pm
Have you tried hooking up just the top terminals on that speaker with no jumpers? Besides that I'd call STO right away.
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post #905 of 1187
4/19/10 at 7:59pm
Wow, I feel dumb. The jumper bars had fallen off the left speaker during unpacking. Guess its absence just shot right past me since i've never owned a bi-wired speaker before. Thanks alot for noticing that, heh.
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post #906 of 1187
4/19/10 at 8:10pm
Don't worry about it, it happens. It actually might be a good idea to replace the jumpers with speaker wire jumpers as the brass jumper bars usually aren't very good. I have mine like this:


Anyway glad to hear you like them, enjoy! Looking forward to the pics. Also, how do you think they compare to your previous speakers?
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post #907 of 1187
4/23/10 at 5:53am
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Originally Posted by IceTBC View Post

Hi Tony! So I'm assuming you've listened to your Vienna's in your home and done some listening comparisons to your Opus 2's. What were your conclusions?

Hello, Ice!

Yes, I did.

I think I've mentioned that I have three systems in my house. Well, over the last few years I've also purchased several Jamo speakers (Jamo C809, C807, C803, C607 and C603) for the other systems.

After six years of living with the Opus 2, the Jamo C809 system have displaced my Wharfedale Opus 2. It was a tough call and I listened, thought about it and listened some more.

What it comes down to is this. The C809 have an overall better balance of sound and the bass is incredible. The Jamo's also have this overall seductive, very musical sound that just sounds so good with all kinds of music. Even moreso than the Opus 2.

It's the same with the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand, but moreso.

Overall balance is fanatastic. And again, there's this seductive warmth and musicality that surpasses the Opus 2 and C809. Yet, detail is wonderful. Very engaging speakers that draw you in and simply play the music so well.

And the synergy with my McIntosh MC252 amp and C220 Preamp....is out of this world.

Never fatiguing...never harsh.

They're just such a pleasant speaker to listen to. Can't fight it
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post #908 of 1187
4/23/10 at 9:11am
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Originally Posted by TjMV3 View Post

Hello, Ice!

Yes, I did.

I think I've mentioned that I have three systems in my house. Well, over the last few years I've also purchased several Jamo speakers (Jamo C809, C807, C803, C607 and C603) for the other systems.

After six years of living with the Opus 2, the Jamo C809 system have displaced my Wharfedale Opus 2. It was a tough call and I listened, thought about it and listened some more.

What it comes down to is this. The C809 have an overall better balance of sound and the bass is incredible. The Jamo's also have this overall seductive, very musical sound that just sounds so good with all kinds of music. Even moreso than the Opus 2.

It's the same with the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand, but moreso.

Overall balance is fanatastic. And again, there's this seductive warmth and musicality that surpasses the Opus 2 and C809. Yet, detail is wonderful. Very engaging speakers that draw you in and simply play the music so well.

And the synergy with my McIntosh MC252 amp and C220 Preamp....is out of this world.

Never fatiguing...never harsh.

They're just such a pleasant speaker to listen to. Can't fight it

Curious, have you ever tried the newer OpusII-3's?? You had the first edition right?
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post #909 of 1187
4/23/10 at 9:43am
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Originally Posted by soulrider4ever View Post

Curious, have you ever tried the newer OpusII-3's?? You had the first edition right?


Yes, I have the original First Edition Opus 2.

No, I've never heard the OpusII-3's.
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post #910 of 1187
4/26/10 at 1:27pm
Hi guys, does anybody know where to get new grills for the Opus series?
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post #911 of 1187
4/27/10 at 10:52am
I put my Opus 2 and Opus Center Channel up for sale, here at AVS Forums.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/vbcla...do=ad&id=13475

If anyone is interested, let me know.
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post #912 of 1187
4/27/10 at 11:54am
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Originally Posted by zadir View Post

Hi guys, does anybody know where to get new grills for the Opus series?

I would email the guys over at wildwestelectronics and they can contact the distributor and get you some.
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post #913 of 1187
4/27/10 at 2:50pm
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Originally Posted by TjMV3 View Post

I put my Opus 2 and Opus Center Channel up for sale, here at AVS Forums.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/vbcla...do=ad&id=13475

If anyone is interested, let me know.

After further consideration, I lowered the price to $1,300.00 for the Opus 2 and Opus Tri-Center Channel. For quick sale, hopefully

Can't argue that's not a great deal.
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post #914 of 1187
4/27/10 at 2:55pm
Wish I had the money...
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post #915 of 1187
4/30/10 at 6:12am
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Originally Posted by boulderdashcci View Post

Wish I had the money...

It's called credit cards lol
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post #916 of 1187
4/30/10 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by TjMV3 View Post

After further consideration, I lowered the price to $1,300.00 for the Opus 2 and Opus Tri-Center Channel. For quick sale, hopefully

Can't argue that's not a great deal.

thats a good price, too bad you are kinda far away, not sure the the opus 2 can make it safely to MA. Do you want to sell the center seperately? if so, how much shipped to MA?
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post #917 of 1187
4/30/10 at 10:16am
PM was sent.
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post #918 of 1187
5/4/10 at 11:37am
Guys, I have a few questions for you all.

Who here has heard both an original Opus Series speaker model and an Opus V2 speaker model?


What do you think of the tweeters in both series?

Is the tweeter in the original Opus series less smooth, less musical, less pleasant; when compared to the tweeter in the Opus V2 models?

What's the difference between these tweeters?

What's the difference in terms of audible differences?

Or are they equally smooth, musical and pleasnt to listen to?


Thanks.
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post #919 of 1187
5/4/10 at 2:05pm
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Originally Posted by TjMV3 View Post

Guys, I have a few questions for you all.

Who here has heard both an original Opus Series speaker model and an Opus V2 speaker model?


What do you think of the tweeters in both series?

Is the tweeter in the original Opus series less smooth, less musical, less pleasant; when compared to the tweeter in the Opus V2 models?

What's the difference between these tweeters?

What's the difference in terms of audible differences?

Or are they equally smooth, musical and pleasnt to listen to?


Thanks.

I did a google search on Opus Series Speaker and came up with some good information on them and how they sound also the Opus V2
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post #920 of 1187
5/4/10 at 4:09pm
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Originally Posted by simonf View Post

I did a google search on Opus Series Speaker and came up with some good information on them and how they sound also the Opus V2


Thanks.

I own the Opus 2 model (original Opus series, not the V2), which I'm selling and I was looking for people's experience with the two series and how they compare. Specifically the tweeter.
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post #921 of 1187
5/5/10 at 9:18am
Hey Guys,

Thought you guys might be interested that I have put a recently bought Wharfedale 9.CS cherry center channel one up for sale at ebay. It is in like-new condition, bought just under a month ago, and as such is still not broken in. I am getting rid of it because I neither have the space or need for it, decided to use my 9.4's as a 2.1 system. If you are interested, please PM me for further informaton.
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post #922 of 1187
5/5/10 at 11:16am
Hello Wharfedale owners. I emailed Wharfedale so they can direct me to authorized dealers in the states, specifically in New York. If any of you are in this area, where did you buy your speakers? Also, what would you guys recommend for a small apartment living room, roughly 12x12x8? I want towers speakers but no overwhelming large one's. I have a set of bookshelves now that I'm looking to upgrade.
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post #923 of 1187
5/5/10 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by CarlosMS16 View Post

Hello Wharfedale owners. I emailed Wharfedale so they can direct me to authorized dealers in the states, specifically in New York. If any of you are in this area, where did you buy your speakers?

Hey, I got mine through STO Sound & Vision at tsto.com - They carry the Diamond 9 series at very reasonable prices.

You can also get them through Wild West Electronics - The Diamond 10 Series

I would get the Diamond 9.6 or the Opus II if I could choose again!
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post #924 of 1187
5/6/10 at 5:54am
Thanks hi_fi82 will look into it. How do Wharfedale compare to Bowers & Wilkins.
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post #925 of 1187
5/10/10 at 5:30am
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Originally Posted by TjMV3 View Post

Thanks.

I own the Opus 2 model (original Opus series, not the V2), which I'm selling and I was looking for people's experience with the two series and how they compare. Specifically the tweeter.

Sorry I can't comment from personal experience, I did read about a better cooling design and some pretty hefty upgrades all across the board. Perhaps you should order a pair from WWE and get it in your room and do a comparison back to back, then sell or return
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post #926 of 1187
5/10/10 at 5:33am
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Originally Posted by CarlosMS16 View Post

Thanks hi_fi82 will look into it. How do Wharfedale compare to Bowers & Wilkins.

I've heard the B&W 804N and it sounded great, however, I felt them to be a tad fatiguing to my ears, so I opted to the OpusII which I thought are more detailed and not fatiguing at all. Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but the OpusII's sound great as well.
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post #927 of 1187
5/10/10 at 5:35am
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Originally Posted by CarlosMS16 View Post

Hello Wharfedale owners. I emailed Wharfedale so they can direct me to authorized dealers in the states, specifically in New York. If any of you are in this area, where did you buy your speakers? Also, what would you guys recommend for a small apartment living room, roughly 12x12x8? I want towers speakers but no overwhelming large one's. I have a set of bookshelves now that I'm looking to upgrade.

Perhaps the smallest EVO2's (Evo2-20) floorstander, or the Diamond 9.4's/10.4s'. Should be more than enough for that small of a room.
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post #928 of 1187
5/10/10 at 8:04am
Or if you aren't strict on floorstanders, Evo2-10s which would have close to the same performance as Evo2-20s sans a few hz in bass extension and are much cheaper on STO's eBay store right now.
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post #929 of 1187
5/10/10 at 9:34am
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Originally Posted by soulrider4ever View Post

Sorry I can't comment from personal experience, I did read about a better cooling design and some pretty hefty upgrades all across the board. Perhaps you should order a pair from WWE and get it in your room and do a comparison back to back, then sell or return

I changed my mind.

I ordered a pair of the Wharfedale Opus 3 v2 from my long time authorized dealer. Ordered them in the Cherry Piano Gloss finish. Unfortunately, that finish is not available in the USA, right now. So it's a special order and I have to wait till the second week of August, for them to arrive.
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post #930 of 1187
5/10/10 at 12:35pm
Which is the entry level and "reference level" of Wharfedale? Is Diamond entry level and Opus its best?
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