Audio_Shift wrote:

Hi all, So I'm looking to purchase my first system and I have a few questions. First of all I have made up my mind on the Warfedale Dimond speakers after reading the reviews these speakers seem amazing for the cost. Im looking at the Dimond 10.1 and the 10.2 and wondering what differences in sound are between the 2? And What amp would you recommend to go with these speakers? Budget for the amp is about $500.00 but I could stretch that a little further if needed. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

The Diamond 10.2 has a larger diameter main speaker, and so has a bit more bass extension. I would go with the 10.2 unless you are going to add a subwoofer.

The Music Hall 15.3 amplifier is excellent for the money ($549), and that would be my recommendation.

The Cambridge Audio 351A amplifier is another good one, and Amazon has a really good deal on it right now; $399. You could save $200 there if you get it while it is available at that price.

Do yourself a favour, listen to the Wharfedale Denton 80th Anniversary Speakers, they are on sale at musicdirect for $499, they are amazing for the price and they eat the 10.1 and 10.2 for lunch! I own a pair after auditioning the 10.1's and the 10.2's they are just that much better.