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Marantz AV7005 Home Theater Preamplifier Processor is NOW shipping!

Performance Features:

DTS HD, Dolby True HD, Dolby ProLogic IIz
6 HDMI inputs, 2 outputs
3D Ready - HDMI 1.4a; audio return channel
DNLA 1.5 support
Internet radio/vTuner/Napster etc support
USB input with iPod digital interface
Audyssey DSX and MultEQ XT
M-Xport (can be used with optional RX101 wireless Bluetooth audio module)
MM phono stage
Current Feedback with Marantz HDAM
7.2 channel XLR pre-out

Link to buy:

http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/marantz-av7005-preamplifier-processor-home-theater.html

It's rediscover music time...

It’s rediscover music time…

Open your ears to how your music can really sound with Topaz – an all new concept in high performance audio entertainment from the UK’s favourite hi-fi brand.

The Cambridge Audio Topaz series is a really neat range of great value hi-fi separates designed from the ground-up in the UK and each is guaranteed to take your musical experience to the next level. Whatever music you’re into and however you like to listen to it, there’s a Topaz model waiting to make the most of it. With a range of powerful iPod/MP3 supporting amplifiers, an integrated receiver and feature-brimming CD players, there’s never been a better time to leave the world of one-box entertainment systems behind and find out how your music can really sound.

And real hi-fi sound doesn’t have to mean big ugly boxes either. Topaz’s sleek all-metal design just oozes class and is guaranteed to look the part in your home.

So what are you waiting for? However you like your music, the amazing value Cambridge Audio Topaz range is just waiting to unleash it! 

Topaz SR10 powerful FM/AM stereo receiver features

• 85 Watts per channel
  
• 4 x rear mounted source inputs
  
• FM/AM RDS tuner with 30 presets
  
• 1 x front input for iPod or MP3
  
• Integrated phono stage for turntable connection
  
• Twin speaker outputs
  
• Full remote control

Topaz AM10 premium integrated amplifier features

• 35 Watts per channel
  
• 5 x rear mounted source inputs
  
• 1 x front MP3 line input
  
• Integrated phono stage for turntable connection
  
• Full remote control
  

Topaz CD10 premium CD player features

• Wolfson 8761 DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter)
  
• CD, MP3 and WMA playback from suitably encoded discs
  
• Analogue and S/PDIF digital outputs
  
• Full remote control

Monster Turbine Pro High Performance In-Ear Speakers with ControlTalk

 

Finally, the long wait is over. The Monster Turbine Pro high-performance in-ear speakers WITH the ControlTalk feature is finally here. This product had been pushed back numerous times since the end of last year while Monster perfected the ControlTalk feature. 

ControlTalk is basically an in-line mic with iPod & iPhone control. So what does this mean for you? 

For iPhone users: if you are listening to your favorites tunes and receive a phone call, no worries, with the ControlTalk feature you can listen to the person you are talking to on your headphone and can also talk to that person using the in-line mic. Additional control features allows you volume control and can also change tracks. 

For iPod users: since you don't have a phone on the iPod, the in-line mic won't be useful for you, but the control features are nice allowing you to increase or decrease volume as well as the ability to change tracks. 

Very cool, don't you think? 

So how do these in-ear speakers sound anyhow? As you can see they look awesome and  if you are passionate about music and are into critical listening, these in-ear speakers may be your calling. They are designed for serious audiophiles and professionals. These are studio quality with superb audio quality.

For all of you poker players out there, these might make quite the impression at the poker tables too.

Here are some of the other key features: 

• Pro speaker design with low mass, ultra-wide bandwidth driver for superior accuracy.
• All-metal construction cancels unwanted resonance for pure sound.
• Pro Sound SupertipTM with advanced construction provides maximum sound isolation.
• Pro strain relief; rugged construction withstands heavy duty use.
• MicroStrand conductors with ultra-low impededence for subtle detail and clear audio reproduction.

If your interested in getting your hands on these, we'd suggest you hurry because we received only a limited quantity. Click here for more info and to place and order online. 

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Marantz.. 1st a little history on this great brand of high end audio

More than any other person, Saul Marantz defined premium home entertainment. Driven by his passion for music and his accomplishments as a classical guitarist – accomplishments that led to a close friendship with Andres Segovia – he was never satisfied with the “hi fi” equipment of his day. So he built better; first in his basement, later in a factory. His talent for industrial design and his ability to infuse talented engineers like Sidney Smith and others with his vision resulted in legendary products. The Model 7 preamplifier. The Model 8 and, soon after, the 8B power amplifier. And insured that his company would remain a premiere name in the industry he helped establish. The Model 9 “monoblock” power amplifier found a home in many audiophile systems. And NASA decided that a modified version called the 9120 was stable enough to merit use in tracking stations around the world as part of the Apollo space program. The Model 10B FM tuner, cited by many as the most accurate and best sounding tuner of all time, soon followed. The decade also saw two other significant Marantz moves; a physical one from New York to California, and an electronic one from tubes to transistors. For almost a decade, the justifiably famous “2200” receivers introduced uncounted thousands of sound-conscious people to the vivid,enveloping, and musically accurate Marantz sound. And separate components weren’t forgotten either as Marantz, benefiting from new financial backing and new production facilities in Japan, produced a growing roster of preamplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated amps, tuners, turntables, and speakers. This was a decade of intense growth and expansion, fueled by imaginative product development and demanding quality standards. Marantz quality goes unquestioned. In 1974, customer Francisco Espina writes Marantz detailing the survival of his Marantz 2270 during a fire in the building he lives in. Out of curiosity he plugs his now crispy 2270 in and amazingly it sounds perfect. In 1982, consumer digital audio became a reality in North America. And Marantz’s CD-63, the first publicly announced CD player, led the way. This groundbreaking development was soon followed by the appearance of the CD-12, the world’s first two-piece CD player. Announcement of the CD-63, led the way. was there at the very beginning. Marantz also becomes involved with video for the first time with the CDV-780 Laserdisc player. Marantz entered the ‘90s with the energy and dedication that came from restored corporate unity. We moved into audio/video with the introduction of the SM-80, our first THX-certified amplifier in 1992 and the critically-acclaimed SR96 THX-certified receiver four years later. The ‘90s also saw the VP8770, the first Marantz LCD video front projector, and the PD4280, the first of our much-praised plasma monitor series. Sadly, we – and the industry – lost Saul Marantz. The Super Audio CD came to life as the SA-1 SA-CD player and other new Reference Series components provided a concrete example of Marantz’s continuing dedication to sonic superiority. On the A/V front, an upgraded series of finely-crafted surround sound receivers and DVD players exhibited engineering inspiration gained from decades of effort and tradition. And, thanks to determined efforts to extract the most from contemporary technologies like DLP projection and plasma monitors, Marantz’s video reputation grew almost as quickly as did its legendary audio prestige a half century earlier. What’s next? Most certaintly the promise of quality and excellence as only Marantz can deliver.

Just when we had HDMI figured out.. here comes HDMI 1.4

Get some coffee.. clear your mind..

Here are all the details so far....

HDMI LICENSING, LLC ANNOUNCES FEATURES OF THE UPCOMING HDMI SPECIFICATION VERSION 1.4

Enhancements Include Networking, Audio Return Channel, 3D Capability, Improved Performance and New Connectors

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 27, 2009 – HDMI Licensing, LLC, the agent responsible for licensing the High-Definition Multimedia Interface® (HDMI®) specification, today announced the features that will be incorporated in the upcoming HDMI 1.4 specification. This latest version of the HDMI specification will, among other advancements, offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and will add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable. The HDMI specification 1.4 will be available for download on the HDMI LLC website no later than June 30, 2009.

The HDMI 1.4 specification will offer the following enhanced functionalities:

• HDMI Ethernet Channel

The HDMI 1.4 specification will add a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature will be able to send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.

The HDMI Ethernet Channel will allow an Internet-enabled HDMI device to share its Internet connection with other HDMI devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable. The new feature will also provide the connection platform to allow HDMI-enabled devices to share content between devices.

• Audio Return Channel

The new specification will add an Audio Return Channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream for processing and playback. In cases where HDTVs are directly receiving audio and video content, this new Audio Return Channel allows the HDTV to send the audio stream to the A/V receiver over the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.

• 3D Over HDMI

The 1.4 version of the specification will define common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices. The specification will standardize the input/output portion of the home 3D system and will specify up to dual-stream 1080p resolution.

• 4K x 2K Resolution Support

The new specification will enable HDMI devices to support high-definition (HD) resolutions four times beyond the resolution of 1080p. Support for 4K x 2K will allow the HDMI interface to transmit content at the same resolution as many digital theaters. Formats supported include:

• 3840x2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz
• 4096x2160 24Hz

• Expanded Support For Color Spaces

HDMI technology now supports color spaces designed specifically for digital still cameras. By supporting sYCC601, Adobe RGB and AdobeYCC601, HDMI-enabled display devices will be capable of reproducing more accurate life-like colors when connected to a digital still camera.

• Micro HDMI Connector

The Micro HDMI Connector is a significantly smaller 19-pin connector that supports up to 1080p resolutions for portable devices. This new connector is approximately 50% smaller than the size of the existing HDMI Mini Connector.

• Automotive Connection System

The Automotive Connection System is a cabling specification designed to be used as the basis for in-vehicle HD content distribution. The HDMI 1.4 specification will provide a solution designed to meet the rigors and environmental issues commonly found in automobiles, such as heat, vibration and noise. Using the Automotive Connection System, automobile manufactures will now have a viable solution for distributing HD content within the car.

“The HDMI specification continues to add functionality as the consumer electronics and PC industries build products that enhance the consumer’s HD experience,” said Steve Venuti, president of HDMI Licensing, LLC. “The 1.4 specification will support some of the most exciting and powerful near-term innovations such as Ethernet connectivity and 3D formats. Additionally we are going to broaden our solution by providing a smaller connector for portable devices and a connection system specified for automobiles, as we see both more and different devices adopting the HDMI technology.“

Consumers will also see new HDMI cables introduced to the market. In order to take advantage of the HDMI Ethernet Channel, consumers will need to purchase either a Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet, or a High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet. Consumers connecting an external device to an in-vehicle HDMI-enabled HD system will need the new Automotive HDMI cable. Consumers can expect to see new HDMI 1.4 cables introduced to the market when new HDMI 1.4 devices are available.

Consumers will have a choice of the following HDMI cables:

• Standard HDMI Cable – supports data rates up to 1080i/60;
• High Speed HDMI Cable – supports data rates beyond 1080p, including Deep Color and all 3D formats of the new 1.4 specification;
• Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet – includes Ethernet connectivity;
• High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet – includes Ethernet connectivity;
• Automotive HDMI Cable – allows the connection of external HDMI-enabled devices to an in-vehicle HDMI device.

The HDMI standard continues to grow in the marketplace with now over 850 adopters worldwide. The growing adoption of the HDMI specification by both consumer electronics and PC manufacturers further strengthens its position as the worldwide standard for high-definition digital connectivity. According to market research firm In-Stat, over 394 million HDMI-enabled devices are expected to ship in 2009, with an installed base of 1 billion devices. By the end of 2009 100% of digital televisions are expected to have at least one HDMI input.

The HDMI specification 1.4 will be available for download at http://www.hdmi.org no later than June 30, 2009.

Now don't you feel better knowing that

Wharfedale's Diamond series of loudspeakers

Wharfedale's Diamond loudspeakers have been around for almost 30 years now, with plenty of awards to show for their sonic efforts, and now the company has updated with the Diamond 10 Series.

The first model from the 10 Series to be released is the 10.1 classic bookshelf designed as direct replacement for the 9.1.

The new model benefits from stronger cabinet walls with increased rigidity for strength and reduced internal standing waves.

The front baffle features a composite panel structure with piano black finish which not only makes it look swish but also improves sound quality by reducing the effects of vibration.

The mid/bass drive unit has been enhanced with a massive flange to improve stability while a diamond pattern has been molded into the surround of the Kevlar cone to dampen standing waves and create a cleaner high-frequency roll-off.

The original twin reflex ports have been moved to the rear of the cabinet to reduce audible distortion while extending the bass to below 45Hz for an 'impressive sense of sonic scale'.

A metal diffusion grid has also been added over the soft-dome tweeter as protection and to iron out high-frequency perturbations up to the 30kHz point for smoother treble.

Finally the front grille has been enhanced with invisible fixing and to eliminate any intrusion it may have had on performance.

What others have to say about this dynamic speaker...

"I am writing in from Mumbai, India. Dont know if I am the first person in Mumbai to be a proud owner of the Wharfedale Diamond 10.1, but I have them now for over 2 weeks. And boy, I am loving every second of them. They sound brilliant. I might add better than the already good 9.1. They generate some serious bass for a speaker of this size. Good midrange as well. Have got them paired with Marantz CD5001 CD player and Marantz 7001 amplifier. A great package according to me"

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"Am also burning in the 10.1. running them with the ca 340SE and ca 340a . Had A/b ed them with the 9.1. I dare say the 10.1's sound better.I don't think its just a marketing gimmick. Slightly more open with better bass extension."

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"Folks.....i recently bought Diamond 10.1 and paired it with Denon PMA-700AE amplifier.......It's outstanding...am loving every bit of it......honestly i didn't expect this relatively small speakers to do so well.....to my ears it really outperformed the B&W bookshelf, which is almost four times expensive, my brother bought recently"

Some Reviews from the pros..

alaTEST..

Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 By Dave Oliver There's a 5in bass/mid driver topped by a 1in tweeter which features a metal diffusion grid designed to help deliver a smoother sounding treble up to 30kHz. Around the back are two large bass ports and two pairs of angled binding posts suitable for bi ... Beautifully musical presentation, controlled, powerful bass and open top end, stylish design and finish

(video.. Video from AlaTest)

AVRievew..Wharfedale Diamond 10.1

Modestly priced and the best in the test. What more do you want, jam on it? Transparent, precise and revealing sound ; sturdy build They're not about to flatter sub-standard electronics

Rating 100

Audio Review...Summary:

I had done a ton of research trying to decide on the right bookshelf speaker for my audio setup. I almost picked up some PSB Image B6's, B&W 685's, Energy RC-10's, but after doing so much review research vs. price I decided to pick up the Wharfedale 10.1's. They were $299 and unfortunately they were hard to find, and in the United States there really isn't any place to go to listen to them before you buy. I decided I would just give it a shot anyway. I ordered them from Wild West Electronics online. They were very good to deal with. I spoke with the distributor because they aren't officially out for another month or 2 in the US, and I really wanted to hear them. They sent me their demo pair to listen to until mine came in. They have about 150 hours on them so they are already broken in. The speakers came very well packaged and when I took them out of the box I was pleasantly surprised with how they looked. They are absolutely gorgeous speakers. I haven't ordered speaker stands yet, even though from what I have read it's the best way to hear these speakers. I will definitely get some at some point but right now I don't have anywhere to put them (moved recently and not fully furnished yet so don't have the right space for them). I hooked them up with wire and banana plugs to my Rotel RSX-972 receiver. I powered everything on and had a nice selection of music waiting to play. The speakers put a huge smile on my face with everything that I played. My list of test music is this:

Squirrel Nut Zippers
Pink Floyd
Eric Clapton Unplugged
Infected Mushroom
Tool
Bright Eyes
Azure Ray
Markus Shultz
Mogwai
Opeth
Steve Miller Band

Those were the most significant test albums for my speakers. I have a very wide range of music that I listen to, so I can really get a feel for what these Wharfedales can handle. With every album I put on, the speakers floored me with their sound. The Rotel is a great music receiver. I tried my old NAD 7240PE and they still sounded terrific, but I definitely think the Rotel had the edge. The speakers have a very natural sound throughout the frequency range. I am not a complete audiophile and I don't know all of the terms to use, so I am doing the best I can. The imaging is great and I have not heard any speakers that can stand out and provide a more natural balanced sound for under $1,000. I have not heard all speakers by any means and have not done an A/B test with anything besides my Mirage Omnisats, which just could not compare against the Wharfedales. The speakers can handle an amazing amound of bass for bookshelf speakers. I have read things with the timing on the bass due to the rear ports have been a bit off, but I have not experienced that. I have them placed about 8" away from the wall on a bookshelf currently and they are about 40" off the ground. I will be moving them in the near future and will update on the sound again at that point, but I am very pleased with the sound where they are currently located. The speakers are a bit on the warm side, but not too much which provides a very nice tone that is very easy on the ears. I have found myself on the weekend sitting about 6 feet in front all day long listening to music. I think that is an amazing thing for a $299 pair of speakers to accomplish. I highly recommend these speakers. WhatHiFi has a praising review on the speakers as well. I think that these speakers should be sold more, and some US stores should be carrying them, which I don't understand how they aren't. Wharfedale is one of the most popular speaker brands in Britain, and they are for a reason.

So.. All that having been said.. its time to go shopping... take a look for yourself...

Wharfedale 10.0

Wharfedale 10.1

Wharfedale 10.2

Get some Green by going Blu!

Purchase a new Marantz BD7004 or BD5004 Blu Ray / DVD / SACD / CD Player between November 1st 2009 and December 31st 2009 and receive a check for $100 Bucks! via mail-in rebate

Marantz BD7004 - Key Features

• Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel with Center Mount Drawer
  
• New Chassis with heavy gauge top cover for reduced vibration
  
• Profile 2.0 for BD-Live, Bonus View support
  
• HDMI 1.3a supporting 36bit Deep color and HD Audio bit stream outputs
  
• Anchor Bay VRS Technology Video Scaler
  
• Analog Devices NSV Technology Video DAC (297MHz/12bit)
  
• 1920 x 1080 resolution with 24FPS output capability
  
• Supporting 480i resolution output
  
• Built-in HD Audio Decoder for Dolby TlueHD & dts-HD Master Audio
  
• 7.1 Channel Analog outputs High Quality Audio Stage, featuring Elna Capacitors for all 7 Channels
  
• Pure Direct Audio Playback as "Audio Ex"(exclusive) mode
  
• SD Card readers for WMA, MP3, JPEG files
  
• Playback DivX HD files in Disc
  
• Playback AVCHD files in Disc / SD card
  
• Gold Plated Audio & Video Outputs
  
• RS-232C terminal for Custom Installation
  
• Discrete Commands
  
• IR Flasher Input/Output
  
• Firmware update available via Ethernet (Internet) Connection
  
• Detachable Power Cord

Marantz BD5004 - Key Features

• Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel with Center Mount Drawer
  
• Profile 2.0 for BD-Live, Bonus View support
  
• HDMI 1.3a supporting 36bit Deep color and HD Audio bit stream outputs
  
• 1920 x 1080 resolution with 24FPS output capability
  
• Supporting 480i resolution output from HDMI
  
• Stereo Analog output, featuring Elna Capacitors
  
• Pure Direct Audio Playback as "Audio Ex"(exclusive) mode
  
• SD/SDHC Card reader for WMA, MP3, JPEG files (also compatible miniSD or microSD with adapter)
  
• Playback DivX HD files in Disc
  
• Playback AVCHD files in Disc / SD card
  
• Discrete Commands
  
• IR Flasher Input/Output
  
• Firmware update available via Ethernet (Internet) Connection
  
• Detachable Power Cord

Cambridge Audio 650BD - Coming Early December 2009

Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc Player

Wild West Electronics is thrilled to help introduce the all-new Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc Player. Offering support for all of the latest surround sound formats and audiophile grade sonic performance, this lightning-fast, easy to use player will reproduce movies and music with all the passion their creators intended.

Featuring almost universal disc compatibility, the Cambridge Audio 650BD is equipped to handle a vast array of disc media including CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and of course Blu-Ray discs.

Delivering stunning video reproduction is just half the story with regards to the 650BD because it also excels nicely in audio performance. Boasting 24/192kHz Digital to Analog Converters and a meticulous attention to audio circuitry design ensure that the 650BD can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for modern movie soundtracks while also being able to deliver a genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel music discs.

Meanwhile the latest surround-sound formats are supported including decoding of Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 variants. In particular support for the true lossless Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats provides unprecedented audio fidelity from Blu-ray discs.

It's lightening fast!

For complete user convenience, the 650BD boasts power-up and loading speeds which are amongst the most impressive of any Blu-ray player currently available. And naturally, the widest possible array of HDMI, digital and analogue outputs are fitted for connection to screens and home cinema receivers of all types.

A fresh new look

The Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc player benefits from the highly regarded new Azur series wrap-around casework design and its proprietary engineering is housed within a new low resonance, acoustically damped chassis. The Azur Navigator remote which also controls the all new and also soon to be released Cambridge Audio 650R home theater receiver completes the package.

Cambridge Audio 650BD - Key Features

• Universal disc playback including SACD, DVD-A and HDCD
  
• Profile 2.0 supporting BD Live and Bonus View
  
• HDMI 1.3c supporting 10 bit and 12 bit deep colour and x.v.colour
  
• Pure Audio mode and 24/192kHz DACs for superior audio performance
  
• Onboard decoding of lossless Dolby and DTS HD audio CODECs
  
• 7.1 multi-channel analogue audio outputs to allow connection to older non-HDMI AVRs
  
• Ultra fast disc loading times and power on time
  
• Azur Navigator remote control with Azur AVR/Amp control
  
• Standard definition DVDs scaled to 1080p HDMI output
  
• 2 USB 2.0 inputs, front and rear
  
• Energy Star certified ultra low power (<1W) standby circuits
  
• Brand new wrap-around casework design with thick
• Available in black or silver finishes

Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 Bookshelf Speakers (Limited US Pre-release)

Wild West Electronics is proud to offer a few very lucky and exclusive customers the opportunity to own a pair of the new Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 bookshelf speakers available in a very limited quanity of black or rosewood finishes far sooner than this model and the balance of the new Diamond 10 collection will be made available to North American customers.

If you don't act and take action now, you will not be able to buy Diamond 10 series speakers in North America until February 2010 when the official US launch is expected. Please don't think you have time to wait on this exciting and rare opportunity, we sold more than 15% of our remaining stock today alone and expect to sell out by the end of this Labor Day Weekend!

Wharfedale Diamond 10 Series Overview

Following the highly successful and award winning Diamond 9 series was always going to be a difficult task. But Wharfedale engineers were determined to bring the latest Diamond right into line with the standard of performance expected from a stand mount/bookshelf speaker in 2009.

The concept of a curved wall cabinet for strength and reduction of internal standing waves has been maintained and, in the Diamond 10 series, the cabinet walls have been made stronger through a superior method of bonding and curving the panels. This both increases the rigigity of the cabinet structure and, aided by internal bracing, reduces the audible effects of panel resonance.

To make the most of the stonger cabinet the bass unit, with a chassis formed from strong, nylon filled, homopolymer, has been given a massive flange secured to the cabinet with six screws to improve its stability. The front baffle also has a composite panel structure to reduce vibration.

The discerning audiophile will also note the diamond pattern moulded into the surround of the woven Kevlar cone. This is more than just cosmetic as the pattern reduces and damps standing waves in the surround yeilding a cleaner high frequency acoustic roll-off.

This enable the relatively simple crossover to yield a phase perfect integration to the treble unit throughout the whle crossover region, creating a soundstage which is free from the speakers and allowing the drive units to work as a cohesive whole.

Over the treble unit is a metal diffusion grid which, as well as protecting the dome when the speaker is being used without its grille, also irons out high frequency perturbations right up to 30kHz giving a super-smooth response and crystal clear treble detailing.

Equally for low frequency analysis twin reflec ports extend bass to below 45 Hz and have been re-positioned on the rear of the cabinet to reduce the effects of audible distortion.

Other Diamond series attributes remain, like the sturdy bi-wire terminal block, high quality silicon iron and air cored inductors in the crossover, high purity copper internal wiring and an interference free front grille, now affixed without unsightly pegs in the piano-black finish front baffle.

The overall result of the engineering changes is to deliver a tightly focused and spacious stereo image allied to a clean and clear performance throughout the audioble bandwidth. The coherence of the midrange and treble balance provides a highly musical and natural delivery of all types of music that positively encourage exploration of any CD, LP and MP3 collection.

Wharfedale Diamond 10 series loudspeakers draw on the strenghts of the award winning Diamond 9 series and build even more enthusiastic music making and listener enjoyment. It is, as its name suggest, a Diamond amongst speakers.

You explained Monster Quicklock Connectors. What are Monster Lock Connectors?

Many people often confuse Monster Quicklock connectors with Monster Lock connectors. Understandable since both connectors are very quick and easy to use and play a significant role in protecting our naked bare speaker wire. This is where the similarities end however because Monster Quicklock connectors are used for an entirely different application albeit with the similar goals in mind to the Monster Lock connectors. So what are the differences between these two very different but often confused speaker connectors from Monster Cable? Keep reading....

Monster Quicklock connectors are designed as a complete solution to protecting naked bare speaker wire up to around 11 gauge.

Monster Lock connectors are different, they are essentially the other half of a termination designed to be used in conjunction with Monster Master Pin terminated speaker cables. On their own, they are worthless without the Monster Mast Pin. 

The Monster Cable - Monster Lock Master Pin is terminated on nearly all Monster M series and the recently discontinued Monster Z series pre-terminated speaker cables. 

The Monster Lock Master Pin (shown above) consist of a threaded base and a pin. The threaded base is where all Monster Lock Connectors screw on while the pin by itself is designed for use with older spring-loaded terminals. If your equipment is older and happens to have one of the old spring-loaded connectors, you won't need Monster Lock connectors as you can use the speaker cables as-is; but if your equipment is like the majority of the rest of the world you will need to make a Monster Lock Connector selection in order to enjoy your Master Pin terminated Monster Cable. 

For maximum compatibility, many different styles of Monster Lock Connectors are available: 

Flex Tip - Designed for use with spring-loaded connectors and binding post. If you have a spring-loaded terminal, we recommend simply using the Master Pin; otherwise, we only recommend using the flex-tip option only if your systems equipment is NOT compatible with Banana or Spade connections. 

Medium Spades - Designed for binding post up to 6.6 mm in diameter. 

Large Spades - Designed for binding post up to 8.4 mm in diameter. 

Extra-large Spades - Designed for binding post up to 10 mm in diameter. 

** Note that nearly all stereo and home theater receivers are NOT compatible with spade connectors

Banana Plugs - Banana plug connectors are an industry standard. The only requirement is that your equipment has a 3-way binding post. Note that many 3-way binding post are shipped with a plastic cap that conceals the hole in which the banana plugs must be inserted. These plastic caps are easily removed using a thumb tack. Also avoid another mistake many make, banana plugs are only inserted on the top of binding post, NOT the side like a bare piece of wire. 

Other Notes About Monster Lock Connectors

Like Monster Quicklock Connectors, Monster Lock Connectors are packaged and sold in 2 pair packs (4 connectors per pack)

If you already own speaker cables but you like the flexibility the Monster Locks offer; or you want to bi-wire heavier gauge speaker cables you can still take advantage by simply purchasing the Monster Master Pin post separately. They are available in two sizes, small or large. Use the large for the bi-wire side of your heavier gauge speaker wire and the small for all other connections. You will of course need to purchase the Monster Lock Connectors as well unless your equipment has the older spring-loaded terminals. 

Flexibility

Monster Master Pin terminated speaker cable with Monster Lock Connectors offers any system great flexibility because you can easily change your terminations as your equipment changes by simply using different combinations of Monster Lock Connectors without the time-consuming hassle of re-terminating the entire speaker cable. Best of all it takes only seconds to make the change. 

Current Monster Speaker Cable Products with Master Pin Termination

Unless noted otherwise, all of the following Monster M Series speaker cables are pre-terminated with the Monster Mast Pin terminals. Need longer lengths than what are shown on our site? No problem, we can get longer lengths custom made to fill any need. 

Monster Cable M2.4

Monster Cable M2.2

Monster Cable M1.4

Monster Cable M1.2

Monster Cable MCX-2S

Monster Cable MCX-1S Bi-wire

Monster Cable MCX-1S