Wharfedale

Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker

A entry-level pick in the home audio speakers line-up, with Centre speaker up front.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Centre speaker3-wayGold-plated 4mm banana plug/binding posts
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Why we rate it

  • Bi-wire / bi-amp
  • Above-average woofer count
  • Above-average woofer size
  • No active (powered)
Score profile

Where the Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker wins and loses

Scored against the home audio speakers class
DriversConnectionsOverall808050
Drivers
80
Connections (active models)
80
Overall spec score
50
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Form factor

Form factorCentre speaker

Drivers

N-way design3
Woofer count2
Woofer size130 mm

Frequency response

Frequency low70 Hz

Connections (active models)

Binding postsGold-plated 4mm banana plug/binding posts
Bi-wire / bi-ampYes

Design

Height189 mm
Width400 mm
Depth233 mm

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Who it's for

Is the Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable home audio speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need active (powered), in which case a higher-tier home audio speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other home audio speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Diamond 9.CS Centre Speaker?

Its bi-wire / bi-amp stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Diamond SW150 Subwoofer?

The Diamond SW150 Subwoofer scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.