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- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 895
€4,598/pr
Conclusion
The Wharfedale Opus II-3 ...
- won't mate with just anything: For amplifiers, gravitate toward those with grip, dynamics and speed as well as resolving power. A somewhat lighter, slimmer tonality - contingent on room size of course -- might be an added advantage. Despite its voltage sensitivity, tube amps seem out.
- feels at home in rooms of 30 square meters or bigger and wants 3 meters between listener and speakers. Implementing the minimum recommended 20cm distance from the front wall results in insufficient freedom from the box - 70cm seems the realistic minimum. Ditto for side wall distance. 70cm seem necessary, incidentally as stated in the manual.
If one complies with the above mandates, the Wharedale Opus II-3 impresses with...
- an utterly colorful, full-bodied and natural presentation, likely due to the range covered by the midrange dome.
- a neutral, coherent, seamless union of all frequencies.
- a very extended and intelligible bass which even in sizeable environs won't suffer dropouts.
- an utter absence of sharpness and hardness, instead a very sonorous depiction.
- a generally artistically painted rather than energetically forward musical presentation.
- not exactly state-of-the-art treble resolution. The Wharfedale Opus II-3 plainly is no member of the analytical vivisection club.
The Wharfedale Opus II-3 is clearly a special subject even for loudspeaker budgets beyond its €4,600 sticker. Should the above descriptions coincide with your sonic biases; should you posses the requisite physical space and be prepared to address amplification with care - then you really should audition the Wharfedale Opus II-3 intensively.
Full Review: 6moons.com
