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Model: Emerald 97 Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $699 Description: Floor standing, real wood veneer, slender footprint Manufacturer URL: Wharfedale Manufacturer URL: Wharfedale
Review by jeffryred ( A ) on January 10, 2003 at 13:29:42
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These speakers, while they last(as they are not currently in production) are the finest I have heard for less than $1000 per pair. When properly broken in, the openness, clarity, dispersion and transient response are exceptional for what one can purchase these speakers on the internet. What a secret: audiophile quality and affordable price. They are mostly uncolored, except for a slight warmness, are crisp without being shrill, have adequate deep bass for music without resorting to a sub(30hz) and reveal subtle nuances that many speakers do not reproduce. And, the dispersion characteristics are exceptional. Spread the speakers about 7-8 feet apart slightly toed in and at least a foot from a back wall, and allow approximately ten feet of distance from your listening position. Then sit back to a surprising wall of sound which is seamless, flat, detailed and full of dynamic punch.
Product Weakness: None at this price point. Product Strengths: Everything is remarkably well produced, from highs to lows. They compare to expensive speakers of all least $1000 per pair or more. They sounded a bit clearer and cleaner than my Vandersteen 2 CE's for example. And, the Vandys are good speakers.
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Sherwood AM 9080 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Sherwood RD 7106 receiver Sources (CDP/Turntable): Pioneer DV 333 Speakers: Wharfedale 97's and 93's top of 97's Cables/Interconnects: IXOS 603 Bronze Music Used (Genre/Selections): All but rap Room Size (LxWxH): 15 x 24 x 10 Room Comments/Treatments: Hardwood floors, somewhat bright Time Period/Length of Audition: One year Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Onkyo dual drive sub for home theater Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Wharfedale Emerald 97 Speakers - jeffryred 13:29:42 01/10/03 ( 0)