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DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

An ode to big speakers: why size matters (and science agrees)

Our technical editor muses why big speakers make such a big difference to sound, and the science backs it up.

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Wharfedale adds Dolby Atmos 3D speaker module to its Award-winning Diamond 12 range

Designed to complement the Diamond 12 series, the 3D add-on will deliver immersive Dolby Atmos to your home cinema system.

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Wharfedale adds compact Elysian 3 floorstander to flagship speaker range

The three-way Elysian 3 aims to deliver the impressive high-end, large-scale performance of the five-star Elysian 4 in a smaller footprint.

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Wharfedale Dovedale

The Wharfedale Dovedale take their inspiration from the past but still deliver a thoroughly modern, competitive and charming performance.

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We look back at our July 2000 issue, when DVD was home cinema heaven

When DVD was home cinema heaven back in the 2000s, how could we have imagined what was to come?

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A new range of Wharfedale stereo speakers is coming in 2023

A new range of Wharfedale speakers was spotted at High End Munich 2023…

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8 most exciting British hi-fi products launching in 2023: Rega Naia, KEF R3 Meta and more

Some seriously cool products including turntables, speakers, streamers and more from big names in British hi-fi are coming this year. These are the eight we’re most excited about

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How Castle is bringing UK-made hi-fi back into the spotlight

The UK hi-fi brand's new Windsor Duke and Windsor Earl speakers are proudly made in Britain

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This terrific-value hi-fi system is great, British – and punches above its weight

This vinyl and streaming system combines some top separates to create a stunning system that punches well above its weight

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Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 HCP

The latest iteration of Wharfedale’s Diamond range offers a refined and musical 5.1 system.

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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 HCP

Wharfedale's reinvented and refined Diamond 12 range delivers another impressive home cinema system.

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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 aren’t quite budget speakers, but they offer a great performance for an affordable price.

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Best floorstanding speakers 2026: all models tested by experienced reviewers

Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant floorstanding speakers.

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Best surround sound systems 2026: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test

Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

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Wharfedale Diamond 12.1

Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.1s are surprisingly sophisticated performers for the money.

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