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Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Too much gear and a lot has to go, including this fine pair of bookshelf speakers. These I believe are the originals, not rebadged ones. They sound great as they should. 1 cover has lost all it's clips and the other has lost 1 clip. I used them without anyways. Pickup is from Artarmon NSW. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Paypal, EFT , Cash etc Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Robbiefest 0 Comments AUD $200 Date: October 26, 2025Oct 26
Would you pay A$200 for a pair that’s in genuinely very good condition? For the Diamond 9.1, that lands around fair to slightly strong in the current used market: comparable used asks I found are roughly A$100 to A$180 equivalent, with better-presented pairs often clustering near the upper end, so A$200 is not a steal but it isn’t out of line if the finish and drivers are clean.
That’s because these are a well-liked small standmount: easy to place, pleasantly balanced, and known for clear mids and a detailed, lively top end without getting too sharp. They’re especially worthwhile as compact stereo or desktop speakers, and a tidy original pair with grilles and no cabinet damage has real upside. If they come with the grilles and both drivers are healthy, this is a sensible buy rather than a project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Wharfedale traces its roots to 1932, when Gilbert Briggs, a music enthusiast and audio pioneer, crafted his first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. Named after the scenic Wharfedale valley along the River Wharfe, the company quickly gained traction among radio enthusiasts, winning early competitions and expanding to a factory near Bradford by 1933. Sold to the Rank Organisation in 1958, with Briggs managing until 1965, Wharfedale evolved from wartime subcontracting to postwar dominance in high-fidelity audio, blending British engineering heritage with relentless innovation.
The brand remains synonymous with loudspeakers, pioneering designs like the roll surround cone in the late 1950s, ceramic magnets in 1962, and the acoustic suspension system in the 1960s for deeper bass in compact cabinets. Iconic models such as the Linton, Denton, and enduring Diamond series—launched in 1981—define its core. While it briefly ventured into amplifiers, receivers, turntables, tuners, and even televisions or DVD players until 2008, Wharfedale now focuses exclusively on audio equipment under the International Audio Group.
Wharfedale occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, celebrated for delivering exceptional value, musicality, and build quality that punches above its price point. Far from high-end esoterica or vintage collector bait, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking reliable, globally recognized performance without boutique premiums, its classics like the Diamonds remaining staples for generations of audiophiles.
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