On the face of it, the changes that have been made in the transition from the 607 standmounts to these 607 S2 Anniversary Edition versions might appear minimal. If you’re looking for a pair of lower-midrange speakers and the B&W 606 S2 are just out of your budget range, then these are a superb option. New 607 S3 model is a step up in clarity, dynamics and refinement (but is pricier) Read the full review: Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Working well at low and high volume, you really shouldn't buy another pair of speakers at this size and price without hearing the Diamond 12.3 speakers. Feed them a poor signal and they’ll round off rough edges and downplay unwanted aggression without sounding like they’re smothering the life out of the music. They deliver a lovely layered sound that’s brimming with detail and dynamic nuance. We found they performed best around 50cm away from a wall and with a slight angle but they're pretty unfussy and will play nicely with any price-compatible amplifier. The tweeter is the 25mm coated woven polyester soft dome model seen across the range. They are a 2.5-way design where the upper 13cm driver covers everything from midrange downwards, leaving the second one to reinforce the lows. Smartly finished, these speakers are available in black, walnut, white and a rather classy light oak. But now, thanks to the the Diamond 12.3, we have a superb entry in the range in floorstanding form. The Wharfedale Diamond range of speakers has an almost unrivalled reputation, predominantly forged on the performance of the standmount speakers. Perform best if given a little room to breathe And at this price, they're virtually impossible to fault. ![]() In fact, they deserve a spot high on this list for offering a level of fun even their most talented rivals struggle to match. That makes them sound ever so serious, but actually, they're a hoot to listen to. ![]() They even stay composed when pushed to high volumes, keeping tracks organised into an involving and musical whole.ĭynamic shifts are handled with aplomb, with both large-scale swings and low-level subtleties dealt with equally skillfully. Vocals drip with nuance and passion, while instruments come through with finesse, precision and energy. ![]() They're not huge but would benefit from being placed on a pair of stands. They're built with great attention to detail that filters down to every aspect of these speakers. These previous Award-winners are excellent speakers, combining Dali's traditional strengths (agility, articulation and good insight) with a generous dose of entertainment. They offer everything we would expect from a typical budget speaker here, from two-way driver configuration and ported bass tuning right the way through to the 25mm dome tweeter and 13cm mid/bass driver. Low rated sensitivity, so needs care with amplifier pairing These are some of its finest, and for this money, they're nothing short of exceptional. Elac has been making speakers since the 1980s, with a fine heritage of products to its name. Overall, they deliver sound with a precision and cohesion that’s rare for this level. In the midrange, they're a little lacking in warmth, but on the flip side, they're very well balanced and can make the best of any recording, regardless of audio quality. They're dynamic and expressive performers capable of dealing with any genre you throw their way - dense instrumentation and complex rhythms pose no problems for these Elacs. Anything less and you're doing them a disservice. ![]() The Elacs are unfussy about placement but we'd definitely partner them with quality entry-level separates - this will allow their rhythmic talents to shine through. Needless to say, these Elacs sound sensational for the money.Īt 34cm tall, they're a relatively compact single-wired design and use a 5.25cm aramid fibre mid/bass driver partnered with a 2.5cm cloth dome tweeter. There's no shortage of talented budget speakers on the market, so it takes something really special to top our list. Some might prefer the richer midrange tone of the Dali speakers
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