I need some quick opinions on Wharfdale

dbKiller
dbKiller Posts: 316
edited August 2014 in Speakers
Hi, I have 2 different sets of Wharfdale towers available to me, a set of Saphires SP-89 and Monitor MFM-7, and need some pros and or cons before they get away. They appear to be in good shape, and I know of the brand, just have never heard any in person. Thanks!!
Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited July 2014
    Also, I forgot to add, they will be used for music only as I am trying to build a nice sounding 2 channel setup.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited July 2014
    I was looking at some before I dove into the Montana SP3's and they looked pretty nice. I haven't had my ears on them but I have read positive things. Do share what ya end up going with as there are so many great choices out there.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2014
    Never had my ears on any Wharfedale speakers, just know the name has been around as far back as I can remember. Made in GB back in the day.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,121
    edited July 2014
    You may want to PM LoudandClear, I don't know the model number he has, but he's familiar with their house sound
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2014
    I liked the Diamond 10.1 bookies I had, can't comment on the ones you're looking at though.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited August 2014
    GlennDog wrote: »
    You may want to PM LoudandClear, I don't know the model number he has, but he's familiar with their house sound

    Right. I have a familiarity with the Diamond lineup as well as the Opus lineup. I would say that I'm very fond of each of these series. I also suspect that based upon reviews the Jade series would be excellent. However, the speakers in question here I have no knowledge of. That doesn't sound like something I'd buy without auditioning first, unless the price is such that it doesn't much matter.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • dbKiller
    dbKiller Posts: 316
    edited August 2014
    I am trying to setup a demo session later today, asking price is $75 for the Monitors and $125 for the Sapphires. I like the looks on them and hope the sound is as good.
    Home Theater: LG 60PB450; Pioneer Elite SC55; RT2000P; RT55P; CS400p; FX500; SVS PB12-Plus/2; PS3 360GB

    Office: Onkyo TX-NR616; RT2000i; RT800i; CS400i; DSW Micropro 4000; XBOX 360 250GB; LG BR370; Panasonic Plasma

    Bedroom: Sony STR-DH820; CS400p; RT55p; Sony Grand Wega 55"

    Retired: Sony STR-DN840; Yamaha HTR-6130; Sony STR-DN520; Paradigm Phantom V.3; Paradigm CS-270V.3, Cinema ADP V.3, PS1000 V.4; Polk S6; Onkyo TX-NR809; Monitor 50, CS1; FXi3; PSW350
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  • Lan077
    Lan077 Posts: 31
    edited August 2014
    The SP89's are "ok". For there large size they don't go real low and there is some boominess in the 60-100hz range wherever I put them, which is odd because they are front ported. I never heard Polk Monitor towers it would be interesting to see how they measure up. What did you think at the audition?
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