{"product_id":"wharfedale-d300c-centre-speaker","title":"Wharfedale D300C Centre Speaker","description":"The Wharfedale D300 Series is available from late September 2018.  All speakers come in a choice of black, white, walnut and rosewood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWharfedale’s  new  D330  Series  bursts  preconceptions  of  how  good  a ‘budget’  speaker  range  can be. In  the  early  1980s,  Wharfedale  created  the  blueprint  for  modern  ‘budget’  hi-fi  speakerswhen  it  madethe  first-ever  Diamond  –the  classic  entry  point  to  high-fidelity  sound.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAlmost  four  decades  on,  Wharfedale  again  redefines  the  low-cost,  high-performance  speaker  concept  with  an  all-new  range - the  D300  Series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe  range  consists  of  four  models:  two  compact  standmount  speakers–the  D310  and  slightly  larger  D320  –and  a  floorstander  called  the  D330.  These  are  joined  by  a  centre  channel  speaker  for  home  cinemasystems,  the  D300C. The  range  will  run  concurrently  with  the  existing  Diamond  11  Series,  attaining  even  lower  price  points.  While  the  D300 models  do  not  sport  the  curved  cabinet sides  of  the  Diamond  11  speakers,  their modishly styled  enclosures  incorporate  many  similar  technologies,  re-designed  and  engineered  specifically  for  this  new  range.  The  drive  units  and  bass  reflex  system are especially  noteworthy  – no  other  speaker  range  delivers  such  high  specifications  at  such  low  prices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe  D300  Series  incorporates  the  most  advanced  drive  unit  systems  ever  seen  in  such  an  affordable  loudspeaker  range.  For  the  bass\/mid  drivers,  the  latest  generation  of  Wharfedale’s  long-established  wovenKevlar  cones  are  bonded  to  a  super-lightweight  surround  made  ofhi-tech  foamed  polyether,  delivering  remarkable  clarity,  textureand  musical  expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThese  cones  are  driven  by  a  super-long-throw  voice  coil  motor  system,  enabling  low-frequency  linearity  and  accuracy  that  is  exceptional  for  such  low-cost  loudspeakers.  The  use  of  a  specially  shaped  one-piece  pole  plate  fitted  with  a  copper  cap  reducesinductance  and  controls  the  magnetic  flux,  ensuring  low  distortion  throughthe  critical  midrange  area. Oversized  ceramic  magnets  – a  technology  pioneered  by  Wharfedale  in  the  1960s  –ensure  high  sensitivity,  smooth  response  and  absolute  control  of  cone  movement  over  lower  bass  frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe  driver  assembly  is  mounted  ina  specially  designed  basket  with  a  network  of  ribs  to  increase  rigidity,  thus  improving  transient  impact.  A  large  open area  behind  the  cone  reduces  early  reflections  and  allows  the  internal  cabinet  absorbent  to  do  its  work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWFR™treble  unit\u003cbr\u003e\nDeveloped  for  theDiamond  11  Series and  fine-tuned  for  the  D300  range,  Wharfedale’s  WFR  (Wide  Frequency  Response)tweeter  incorporates  its  own  ‘cabinet’  –a  precisely  shaped  rear  chamber  damped  with  a  fibre  filling. An  over-sized  ceramic  magnet,  selected  to  give  a  smoother  transition  from  midrange  to  high  frequencies,  is  attached  to  a  pole  piece  with  copper  cap for  flux  control. The  pole  piece  is  vented  through  to  the  rear  chamber  to  achieve  a  low  resonant  frequency,  ensuring  excellent  linearity  and  allowing  the  textile  dome,  sited  within  a  dished  waveguide,  to  contribute  to  a  wonderfully  lucid  midrange  as  well  as  smooth,  pure  and  richly  defined  high-frequency  detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\nD330C Technical Specifications:-\u003cbr\u003e\n\nConfiguration:2-way centre speaker\u003cbr\u003e\nEnclosure Type:Bass reflex (P-EQ port)\u003cbr\u003e\nBass\/midrange driver:2 x 130mm woven Kevlar\u003cbr\u003e\nBass Driver: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\nTweeter:25mm textile dome\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity (2.83v @ 1m):89dB\u003cbr\u003e\nRecommended amp power:25-120W\u003cbr\u003e\nPeak SPL:108dB\u003cbr\u003e\nNominal impedance:8 Ohms compatible\u003cbr\u003e\nFrequency response (+\/-3dB):65Hz-20kHz\u003cbr\u003e\nBass extension (-6dB):55Hz\u003cbr\u003e\nCrossover frequency:2.5kHz\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions (HxWxD):180x510x200mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight (each):8kg","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57414573949260,"sku":"WHARFEDALED300C-B","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":57423607693644,"sku":"WHARFEDALED300C-W","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":57423608054092,"sku":"WHARFEDALED300C-WAL","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":57423608250700,"sku":"WHARFEDALED300C-ROSE","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/Wharfedale-D330C-Black.jpg?v=1777549537","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/wharfedale-d300c-centre-speaker","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}