Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 - different Versions ?

[tiefbassuebertr]

This two way bookshelf loudspeaker is known for good sound and cheap at the same time.
Obviously there are not only one exist Version - go to the attachment.
I note, that one tweeter use a diffuser lens. Which of both versions is to prefer ?
Thanks for an advice.

 

[bunkbail]

The second one looks to be using Visaton DT94. Very nice sounding yet very affordable tweeter. The other looks to be a typical fabric/soft dome tweeter. Either one should sound similarly.

 

[Galu]

The first pair of images shows the stock 9.1. The second pair shows a 9.1 with a diy tweeter replacement.

 

[tiefbassuebertr]

thanks for this advice - maybe a try to get better sonic quality in the upper frequency range or just a cheap replace. The high pass elcap (8,2uF) is actually to be reduced - go to the frequency response in fig. 3 under
https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-diamond-91-loudspeaker-measurements
and look between 1000Hz and 2000Hz
The surround material seems to be not good quality - go to
http://www.hifi-forum.de/viewthread-225-2630.html

check out also
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...enefit-replacing-old-electrolytic-cap.248595/

 

[Galu]

I presume you have not yet obtained a pair? They are still available brand new for £125: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wharfedale-Diamond-Speakers-Pair-Walnut/dp/B0019410ZK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=PW9TET8TUIHD&keywords=wharfedale+diamond+9.1&qid=1683329634&sprefix=Wharfedale+,aps,157&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

I don't know how prone these mid-woofers are to torn surrounds. What you have come across may be a one-off occurrence

For reference, here's an annoyingly jerky video which shows how to replace the surrounds: