I have been trying to gain some understanding into 2 Way vs. 3 Way Speakers. I have read lots of information that talk about the technical difference, and that makes sense. What is hard to find is insight into the differences/advantages in the actual sound.
For those of you that have experience with both, are there notable distinctions in the sound performance between two way and three way speakers?
Do the Wharfedale Diamonds actually stack up to the MA Silvers at all? I have a pair of Diamond 12.1s and love how they look, but I can get MAS RX1 for cheap. Thoughts?
I had a pair of the RX1 once, and the little boxes sound great, but not enough SPL or bass for anything other a nearfield or very very small room system.
I’ve also noticed the Wharfedales are a bit less fussy with equipment pairings and bad recordings. The tweeter is not as sharp as the MA one, meaning some detail does get lost, but they also do not become strident or shrill.
I think the RX line does well with analog sources like vinyl. If you’re streaming, the Wharfies are a better fit. And as always, feed them good clean power (I’m partial to British integrated amps), or you may not be maximizing their potential.
And if cheap enough, you could always buy and try, and sell the set you don’t like. Everyone has different gear, ears, rooms and sources - you may not like something I do.
Thanks for the advice, really appreciate your thoughts.
I do mostly stream music and watch movies (I have growing blu-ray collection because the difference is very audible compared to streaming).
I’ve considering switching to the Diamond 12 line entirely, because they’re affordable but also look great (which matters to me, and just me, no woman at this point, haha).
So it’s safe to say the Silvers aren’t leagues ahead of the Wharfies? I do have a MA Gold GX center, picked it up relatively cheap, and I’ve been trying to find matching front speakers in white… are the Golds much better than the Diamond? I’m guessing they must be, I don’t know if I would hear it though. 😅