Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Vs Cambridge Audio SX-60 Comparison & Sound Test.

[@karllee2344]

I personally prefer the sound of the Wharfedales they sound much more present and full. I've always admired Wharfedale for how their speakers punch above their weight. I owed a pair of the Programme 30D.6 a few years back and I was blown away.

[@cerimau9]

I own a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 and I love them. But I agree with you about the SX-60; I put my headphones on, closed my eyes and I heard the difference. The SX-60 are more opened, clear and musical. But I paid $80 Cnd for the 9.1 so I cannot be sad about it.

[@lgude]

Just picked up an older pair of Warfdale Diamond4s today, so I was hoping the newer version of the Warfdales would win the day. But I could hear more highs and lows from the Cambridge Audio speakers. But I really liked the overall sound of the Warfdales and suspect that they might prove easier to live with streaming Baroque all day. I’m not at all unhappy I got them, and an not expecting nor concerned about the lows because I’ve got a sub. If the highs are pleasant and not fatiguing then they are just the fright size in my listening space. Thanks for the demo!

[@Bertram-se2cu]

Hello, I own the Diamond 10.1 and really like it. It's exactly the sound I expect and am happy with. I run it on a tube amplifier with 2x8 watts and it plays really great. Thanks for the comparison. greetings from Germany

[@AngryCanadian1971]

Good video, man. Depending on room size, room dynamic and how much furniture you have in the room an greatly effect the sound quality. I have a modest living space and my Wharfedale 7diamond speakers are absolutely great in this environment.

[@rm0924]

I listened to your video as I'm looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers for my daughter's home. Somehow, I thought that the Wharfedale's had a slightly punchier with more base. Something you mentioned as well for speakers that were an earlier design as well as smaller. I definitely felt it was punchier, I prefer. If I were to look at the value proposition, my opinion again, the Wharfedale's are ahead at almost 50% of the cost of Cambridge Audio. I'll go for the Wharfedale's for sure.

[@ricke69]

Really enjoyed your review. I’ve just bought a pair of the Wharfedale’s and they are competing in my home with B&W 601 S3’s which are epic. The B&Ws just pip the Wharfedale’s BUT there is a significant price differential (B&Ws are dearer) but for the price the Wharfedale’s are brilliant, so I would deffo recommend the them.

[@yvesboutin5604]

Every reviewer have their own style and I appreciate your method to separate the qualities and caveats of a product. Personally, I'm on the fence regarding which one is the best. I preffer to judge with my own equipement and room acoustics to make a determination. Thanks for the review!

[@miaumiau2009]

Thanks ! My decision was Warfdale.

[@henryvaiotu230]

Both sound good but Love the full range and that Punchy bass on the Wharfs !!...

[@jcarter3562]

Great video thanks and a great way to compare the two. I admittedly only heard the comparison through my mobile phone, but I thought the Cambridge like yourself had the edge in sound quality. The top end sounded virtually identical but the Cambridge speakers had a slightly fuller sound and sounded slightly louder too, probably due to their higher sensitivity. Both sounded fun and they had great presence. I don't think you could go wrong with either speakers for the money.

[@rocketrhys2676]

I've eyeing a set Whafedales 9.1's 5.1 surround sound speakers for a while now. One thing did strike me was how sharp the Whafedales sounded. The Cambridge's seemed to fill the room better as you said but I don't know how but they sounded kind of slow compared to the Whafedales.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Makes me wonder how good the new wharfedale 12.1s are?

[@baconbuttties]

With my headphones on I almost preferred the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's on some of the tracks but when the classical music played the Cambridge Audio SX 60's were much better.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Yes it was close in most of the tracks. Surprising just how well the 9.1's performed!

[@DougMen1]

I thought the Wharfies sounded fuller, and the Cambridge has more highs, but also sounds thinner to me on the popular songs, bur on the classical the Cambridge sounded more natural and realistic and had better tonal balance and soundstage, while the Diamonds sounded more shut-in and congested.

[@johnwheat5199]

Wharfedale doing what they have always done, give true value for money.

[@kenttrafael]

Totally agree , the classical music was amazing on the Cambridge , but if you are not into classical music go for the warfis , or if are you are into all kinds of music like me ,buy both lol

[@giottodiotto1]

The Cambridge has a little louder mid, better for classic stuff, for modern music not so,I liked the wharfies more

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Yeah the Cambridge sounded "cheaper" thinner with muddy lows Listen carefully, you can hear more range in the bass from Wharfedale

[@tapretals698]

Nice video, thx. Currently, the 9.1's are £99 vs £199 for the Cambridge Audios. The sound quality, to my ears, was comparable on both. Maybe the 9.1's sounding a little brighter. But, for the vfm. the 9.1's take it for me.

[@pressplay1703]

Where are they for 99

[@sugarsaint]

For me 6.5" drivers are the start of big sound. I heard the fuller sound over this recording - as an owner of 9.1 in a flat I'm happy with them as i love the appearance and curved caninet they're the mist ageless book shelf speaker imo but for sure those Cambridge look a great buy even at twice the price Nice video btw

[@johndangelo3989]

Hi again from Southold NY USA First of all, I really enjoy the way you do your test. I am Listening to the audio on my iPad tonight and I found my mini Sony headphones.. They sounded real close, but the Cambridge SX60 sounded a bit smoother. There was an edge to the wharfdale’s compared to the Cambridge that crept through. As of today, 12/23/2021 , I cannot find any Wharfdale Diamond 9.1’s left for sale, 10.1 and 12.1 are out there, but their price is a lot higher now. Thanks for the comparison, most reviewers stay away from doing that for a number of valid reasons, but you did a good job!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Thanks!

[@xman3205]

Like the 9.1 for the punchy bass, Cambridge Audio was more precise in the classical music but the bass is muddier in everything else. They are very close. Id prefer the Dales for my type of music

[@FunAllDayLong4353]

The Cambridge Audio definitely sounded more "musical" to my ears. The Wharfdale were a little harsh at the crossover point.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

The Cambridge has a brighter sound but both sound similar on some music pieces.

[@briansmith5046]

I have the wharfedale 9.1 ,lovely speakers I also have the Cambridge sx 50s the smaller ones than the sx 60s & have to admit the Cambridge have a sweet laid back sound Listening to your U tube was very interesting, in some music passages there was very little difference but push comes to shove have to agree with you 😀👍

[@johndangelo3989]

Hi, I really enjoyed your video. In your previous video you showed how to set up banana plugs and it was great! I really enjoyed seeing you demonstrate how to remove the center from the post covers.I have a new Cambridge AXA35 and appreciate that info. About your comparison test…I felt the SX-60’s were more to my liking as I felt the WD’s were more in my face. Thanks again!

[@geraldoram2453]

I have the 9.1s and Dali Spektor 2s along with an Arcam Alpha 2 and a NAD C316 BEE V2 amps. I’ve mixed both the amps and the speakers and the setup I prefer is the NAD and Dalis by far. I’m using the Arcam and the 9.1s in a different room.

[@thebadgerno.1872]

I’ve just purchased Wharfdales 9.1s £99…& the Cambridge I found cleaner & Yes Classical sample, Cambridge Audios crisper….but I’m wanting Wharfdales for usage with my Denon Prime 4 DJ Decks…& listening to both trials…I’m glad I made that purchase of the 9.1s & for £99….BARGAIN. Many thanks for your great insight & video…you take care. ✌🏻🔊🎶🎶🎶🔊

[@mrfrankowski]

I’m a complete amateur and I set up the Wharfdales with Denon PMA-600NE yesterday. Absolutely impeccable. The sound is really rich and the woofer is full and satisfying. The trebles are very smooth and the quality is just delicious. Your video confirms I made a good choice - thank you.

[@daves7764]

Would love a comparison between the 9.1s and the newer 220s. I used to have a set of 9.1s which i couldn't really fault paired to my old 80s Pioneer. I have now moved on to a Marantz set up with 220s which i think will be short lived as i find the 220s to fussy. From memory the 9.1s sounded better.

[@davejones538]

Cambridge for me I think 👍🏻

[@LianneRoberts]

I’d say in this particular test the Cambridge Audio speakers sounded noticeably better than the Wharfedale 9.1 speakers, However, the Wharfedales are designed to be bi-wired to obtain the best quality sound from them.

[@yvesfrombruxelles]

The first seconds of the video : Hey woo woo ... so ridiculous :D

[@marcfaur]

Cambridge for me.

[@Adventuresqpr]

I picked up some endifiers 850DB I think there wicked they sound crystal clear smooth and sound full though they are big speakers and do weigh a ton 😉

[@bradthurkle7217]

The Cambridge just sounded louder. I’d say par quality wize. Both sound just as good as each other. Both sound beautiful. Quality speakers 🔊

[@steveh6054]

Great comparison video. As Rex Hunt said (Australian rules commentator)there's a bees diaphragm in it.

[@teokon5165]

Wharfdales are a bit more dynamic ( mainly in the bass) while the CAs are more natural and coherent

[@Panslapper]

The CA have a little more air but the WD seem to have more beef and grunt.

[@paul7874]

There is not much in it, but the Warfdales are the ones for me. Just ordered a pair of WD's and a Denon amp cd player and turntable. Thursday cant come quick enough for me. 🙃🙂🙃

[@westwalian1018]

When you wired the speakers did you bi-wire the 9.1's? I have 9.1's and I recently rewired them to bi-wire from single wire and I think it has made a noticable difference. They are really excellent speakers. I think they sound better than my Dahli Spector 2 pair which cost 100% more.

[@hunterjg777]

Treble sounds much more lively on the Cambridge, a bit more restrained on the Wharfedales. Interesting.

[@larrylad44larry5]

Great comparison test …very helpful….thanks

[@ziyayergok6090]

you are right.

[@sasunmontu]

Could be my phone / headphone combination, but I liked the wharfedales more often

[@B.Ruslan1978]

You right Cambridge Audio is a better winner 🏆🏆🏆

[@Cephas144]

I like Cambridge where you can sit down and listen to music lay back, and Wharfies are in your face. someone would like to hear their music loud rather than just listening.

[@robertorodriguez2609]

there's better bass response from the 9.1s; if I couldn't use a sub they would be my choice. listening through YT it's difficult to ascertain your claims about soundstage and the like in the SX-60. there is definitely more treble response from them and I would feel confident using a sub with them since a sub will (hopefully) balance out any possible treble "brilliance".

[@randalldraco3822]

I listened to both of those. And in budget space, I'd go for Mission LX-2, better than bot of those, but cheaper than CA.

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

The LX2's are more than double the price.

[@jimlyon7311]

It was very very close but I hear a little more mid and high range from the Cambridge

I think you made mistake...24000 kHz and 22000 kHz ! It's a "plenty" of hertz-s.... :-) I have pair of Wharfedale 9.0 powered by Pioneer A-10, and it sound great to me!

[@rafagmyrek2443]

Cambridge is better for me. Good job compered.

[@Mickimoss]

I like Wharfedale , maybe biased cause I'm listening it through Wharfedale 9.2 hahah. The sound on Wharfedale is more unified be it high mid and low, while in CA I can hear the highs separated from the rest. 8:37 Agree, that wharfedale bass is good, it can produce really low sound without distortion, the bass is there we can listen to it, but yea it's not a subwoofer where we can hear and FEEL the bass, whereas on that we can hear it but can't feel it. Oh and the Wharfedale shape is pleasant to see than a just boxy shape hahah.

[@michaelfaraday7388]

20 odd years ago I was in a junk shop and spotted a lovely pair of Wharfedale diamonds missing their branding. I asked the dealer how much fully expecting him to quote the earth and he said a tenner! Bargain of the century!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

A tenner!!!! He didn't know what he had? 😃

[@michaelfaraday7388]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK Exactly!

[@Reinemachefrau]

I bought a lovely painting at a car boot sale for a tenner. It was actually painted by J.M.W. Turner and is worth $47 million!

[@eduardoquirino8131]

Perhaps the Wharfedale 9.2 would have been better vs the Cambridge, it has the same size tweeter and mid/low range whoofer.

[@Powerpickle68]

While us listeners can sometimes detect a difference, we are not in that room doing an a/b test. We are not hearing what he is because we are not there. Too many people don't comprehend that critical fact.

[@daveclewlow865]

Wharfedales for me. More coherent sound overall. Cambridge Audios, although they have a "bigger" sound seem diffuse, with a permanent hole in the midband. Good for parties, though!

[@xapaga1]

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Cambridge Audio SX-50 for my tiny Tokyo flat rather than SX-60. I'd appreciate your comparison footage featuring SX-50.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Unfortunately, I don't have any SX-50s to test sorry.

[@user-zw6sw7tm8p]

Hello again, so which one did you prefer after listening to both? To me both have their strengths and weaknesses but if really had to choose between two I might have opted for Cambridge, if there were a vocal sound comparison would have been significant for making the choice.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I preferred the 9.1s. Personally, I think the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 is better than both.

[@darrengerman5761]

currently looking at various smaller bookshelf speakers, including these, the diamond 12.0, tannoy mercury v2, jbl control 1 pro and thinking monitor audio which not looked into yet. i wont be using them as main speakers, more rear surrounds and ceiling atmos coverage as part of my 7.2setup. its really difficult to choose. the mind boggles

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

All of those speaker's are good in their own right so I can see why it's hard to make a choice! If I had to choose, I'd just go for cheapest of the 3. 😃

[@becin2107]

9.1's sound well over their size, but imho comapring to SX60's lacking mids a bit. In some music genres (electro, dance etc) may sound better, but in rock music (guitars) I would go for CA. This obviously is only based in YT clip listened on good headphones. In some cases Wharfedales can be a safer choice as they can be less fatiguing that CA's

[@gt.vintageaudio3402]

Top Test !...good job!.

[@davidtomsett]

The Wharfedale’s upper midrange is clearer than the SX60s

[@mrcrazyjonpresents4312]

Found a pair of Wharfadale Diamond 9.1's today for £25 in a St Lukes of all places Still can't get my head round finding these as they still fetch top money these days

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Great find!

[@user-pj1wk5wu4x]

Как жаль, что ране не увидел ваш обзор. Cambridge Audio SX-60 играет лучше, звук ярче и чище

[@joeydelmarsjr.646]

i like my 10.1

[@pressplay1703]

Trying to listen to micro bookshelf speakers through a 0.7cm tablet speaker can't do them any justice.

[@lostdaltonian]

The warfdales are better used in a surround sound environment with a separate Bass woofer.

[@mhnoni]

How come you didn't play a single female and male voice? that's how you can tell a good speaker from a bad one since we know what the frequency of the vocal should look like and it's easy to tell.

[@SY27196]

Can we perceive any difference hearing speakers test on KZbin?

[@Beathoven007]

Does anyone know how the Diamond 9.1 compares to the Diamond11.1. I wonder how much of a difference it makes to have the bass ports on the front compared to the bottom.

[@southghost149]

I feel like this comparison is flawed. The drivers are different size, the Cambridge sounds more open and spacious but could be because of port / driver / cabinet size. Also the Cambridge audio speakers are double the price. I feel like the SX-60 sound more mid forward and more sibilant. The wharfedale 9.1 have more laid back and smoother top end but less detail however sound more cohesive across the frequency spectrum. It’s a hard one to decide, comes down to preference. Which I prefer wharfedale for the best bang for buck. The Cambridge audios are fantastic but compare them with Wharfedale Diamond 121 at £150 I feel like the Wharfedale wins

[@SacreDro]

Wharfedale have more bass, Cambridge more high and mids.

[@B.Ruslan1978]

More high frequency Wharfedale

[@jeffallinson8089]

Both pairs are great. I thought the Wharfedales were definitely as good on bass, but the SX-60 were better overall, especially at top end which is no real surprise considering their frequency range. What is the rest of your system? I use a Cambridge Audio CXN v2 through a CXA80 amp and SX-50 speakers (my wife wont let me get bigger speakers) and overall it sounds fab.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I now have a marantz pm6007, cd6007 and Dali Oberon 5 speakers. The Dali's actually had my wife's approval as they're quite small for a floor stander but put out great sound.

[@jeffallinson8089]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK I'm Camb Audio through and through so when I do finally nag my wife into letting me upgrade, I'm looking at the SX-80's

[@derbigpr500]

Mid-centric vs. V-shaped

[@somchokchotika2133]

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[@vancemccarthy2554]

If you want to hear what your favourite music sounds like, use a good set of head-phones. Then choose cabinet speakers based on that. Warning. Prepare to spend a few thousand dollars trying to match them. The wharfedales are too tight for bass and will fall apart if the sound is accidentally set too high. This is their downfall. But luckily they are repairable. With a small modification, they would work much better. The cambridge is the better set. Better reproduction of sound. Most cabinet speakers will only suit certain types of music.

[@user-xl6yd4dd6g]

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 is much better for me

[@pavloslionmma7619]

i think cambridge have o more bright sound ,,,i think think they can suit better with a sub ,,,,

[@cfc3972]

bit off topic , whats the flashing circle on top of amp? great stuff though , just bagged some wharfedale 9.1's

[@cfc3972]

also are the wharfedales worth bi-wiring? cheers

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

That's a Bluetooth receiver/transmitter plugged into the amp.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I bi-wired them, but I didn't hear any difference.

[@cfc3972]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK o right cool , got a link to it please?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

@@cfc3972 Are you in the UK?

[@robertosborne818]

Cambridge lower softer .I got them both .

[@robertosborne818]

But the wharfedale evolution 10 are better..😋😋😋😘

[@rogerjames6956]

Yep, on a uk pension so skint!! lucky to know what i like to hear, have an old fat man valve amp plus a audiolab 8000a amp with really naff tannoy m1s and some cheepo mission m71i s run from two £7.00 lg dvd players charity shop!!! sound,s great on not to demanding music,More rant!!! All these high end cables!!!! !.5 inchs round!! just look where they come out of the wall and the diameter of the cable when it reaches your amp inside!!!!

[@djems1984]

what amplifier has been used?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Cambridge audio A1 mk1

[@Curiosity_Cars]

9.1 almost £150-£200 cheaper now.. Today Cambridge Audio SX-60 are £299 and 9.1 are £120

[@masterchan777]

24000 kHz and 22000 kHz ??!! I am sure you meant 24 kHz and 22 kHz unless your speakers can be used for ultrasound applications for frequencies of 24 mHz and 22 mHz !!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I could have said it incorrectly but let's go with the ultrasound application. 😃

[@jacobdavidson9752]

does the whaferdale 9.1 beat the jbl control1 in bass?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

The JBL Control Ones only go down to 80Hz with a 100mm mid/bass driver, whereas the 9.1's go down to 50Hz with a 130mm mid/bass driver. So the 9.1s should have more bass, especially with a bigger cabinet and twin ports.

[@jacobdavidson9752]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK dammnnnnnn i played my jbl control 1 at 80 hz and it was shaking my floor i cant wait to get the diamond! thanks bro!

[@sussex3304]

Are Cambridge speakers okay for movies?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Would probably need a sub

[@twilomix]

can someone tell me where im meant to put the speaker wires on the wharfdale diamond 9.1 please

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Same as the 12.1's in this video at 6.04 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6m5dWl6fbydhqM

[@twilomix]

@@UTILITARIANTVUK So one at the top, and one at the bottom??

[@Hariyono-wo9xf]

Wharfedale Diamond more deep bass and more clear sound

[@l88ka]

cambridge have sound like they are in plastic housing.I like wharfedale more,they have more bass also.

[@karelvandervelden8819]

vocals !?

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

Good point. If I do any comparisons in future I'll try and include at least one track with vocals.

[@karlmesterhazi3504]

The wharfies sounded much nicer in my opinion

[@audioman6007]

I use dali speakers but if i was on a lower budget i would just buy mission speakers, wharfedales sound lifeless to me,

[@ajronmen764]

Wharfadale win

[@saikick77]

Wharfedales are quite punchy and full. I like them better.

[@davidcontraut7707]

whats playing at 7:08 ??

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j33Qda2Yd8iqbqs

[@weaselpopper]

Cambridge has that harsher cheap speaker upper mid treble sound lacks bass and musical refinement of the Wharfs.

[@stevetrow8989]

I couldn’t hear much difference so I’d go for the wharfedales to save some filthy lucre

[@kitswithkaren5003]

Yes the Cambridge were better as you say some songs were close but the Cambridge were better especially on the classical.🐻🤗👍

[@farooqahmad6024]

Cambridge audio has a slight edge over wharfdale diamond 9.1

[@stephenbrown9998]

Sx60 sound better to me

[@jonskitch8082]

Diamonds are the clear winner - Audiophile quality! Sorry.

[@hbg70]

opinion

[@rogerjames6956]

Makes you wonder at £99 quid how much do they make them for!!!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

What's more worrying is how much do they make speakers twice the price for but sound the same.

[@Casperwinde]

Cambridge sounds better