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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 10, 2005, 07:06:03 pm

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 10, 2005, 07:06:03 pm

At work we got in a set of speakers, and i can't for the life of me remember the name brand...it starts with a "W" and these speakers are made in England.  I remember on the back that the company has been in business since 1932.   The speaker designation is "Delta 90".  10 in. sub with a pair of tweeters, 1 in. voice box, and Polyeurethane cones.  I am wondering if anyone can help me remember the name, and then once done, i am wondering if any of you have had any dealings with this company.  I think that the Poly cones would go well with my Infinity 60's, which are also poly coned.

Searching on the internet has turned up nothing, and i am really thinking about calling work tomorrow or saturday and telling them to hold the speakers for me.  But as i have never heard of the company before, i thought i would ask for your input.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: vyper on March 10, 2005, 07:09:40 pm

http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 10, 2005, 07:16:19 pm

Thanks Vyper, now i know that it isn't poly like my Inifinities, but is in all actuality Kevlar.  Anyone ever deal with these, and can you tell me how they hold up to abuse....by abuse i mean really loud music in the rec room while playing pool or throwing darts.  Crunching rock, none of that rap crap....

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Bobboau on March 10, 2005, 09:22:01 pm

well kevlar is what they make bullet proof vests out of so I would imagine... they'd be prety fragile... yeah...

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Taristin on March 10, 2005, 09:23:56 pm

smartass. :rolleyes:

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: WMCoolmon on March 10, 2005, 10:11:48 pm

Bulletproof speakers, hmm...


...can't think of a practical use for 'em.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 10, 2005, 10:12:05 pm

I'm not worried about the kevlar itself, i am wondering about the rubber that holds it to the stamped framework....but thanks for your input anyway Bob.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: aldo_14 on March 11, 2005, 04:09:11 am

Quote

Originally posted by WMCoolmon
Bulletproof speakers, hmm...


...can't think of a practical use for 'em.

They're good for attaching to a stereo and using to listen to music, I've found.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: vyper on March 11, 2005, 06:38:51 am

Kevlar Speakers - When Drive By Niggas Go Too Far

Anyway.... I'd imagine they'd be fairly robust, but bear in mind these are speciality speakers by a fairly special company - they're finely crafted bits of equipment.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 24, 2005, 08:09:16 pm

Thanks for the help on finding out about the company, here they are.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Liberator on March 24, 2005, 08:22:40 pm

It's the Return of Grizzly Addams!

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: ShadowWolf_IH on March 24, 2005, 08:35:09 pm

Hey look, lib's not a monkey anymore.....

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Liberator on March 24, 2005, 10:58:06 pm

They left me hanging for a couple of days.  I still haven't got a reply to the PMs I sent, but since I can post I will assumed that they were received.

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Clave on March 25, 2005, 02:15:23 am

Kevlar cones are copyright owned by B&W - If you want serious quality and good power handling, check them out:

http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/local.main

Wharfedale are a bit of an also-ran these days, like Tannoy, but B&W and Kef are still kicking :cool:

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: vyper on March 25, 2005, 06:58:19 am

They're mightily sized!

Title: UK Home Stereo Speakers
Post by: Clave on March 25, 2005, 05:50:25 pm

Just FYI, I am in the business - not some poxy hifi shop on the high street either - just high quality cinemas and multiroom systems.  If want an inside opinion just ask :nod: