The Wharfedale DX-2 is the standard bearer for entry-level home cinema solutions – the crowned champion of ‘Best Speaker Packages under £500’ in the annual What Hi-Fi? awards, for FIVE consecutive years!
Now updated for 2023, with a clean-new aesthetic and inheriting performance and styling tweaks, based upon the Wharfedale Diamond 12 series, the new DX-3 is the blockbuster sequel and the new system of choice for those yearning for a home cinema experience but limited on space or budget.
The Wharfedale DX-3 is compact, stylish and offers incredible value for money. Marking the 3rd iteration of the acclaimed system, the satellite speakers bring in new heritage and are now styled closer to the award-winning Diamond 12 series, making for a more contemporary solution. The cabinets have also been revised in looks but also with a new structure, not only to enhance the aesthetic but also to aid with the resonant control and dynamic performance, resulting in an even more impressive mini loudspeaker cabinet. Handling dialogue, sound effects and music with ease, solidity and detail, the DX-3 is extremely versatile.
As with the preceding DX-2, the DX-3 includes four satellite speakers for the front and rear, a compact centre speaker, and an powered subwoofer that has also been tweaked in conjunction with the satellite speakers. Offering a more sophisticated performance, each of the satellite speakers employs a silk dome HF unit and 75mm bass driver engineered from a polypropylene base, which offers a performance akin to the PP cones featured in the Wharfedale Diamond 12 series.
For bass extension and impact, the DX-3 system relies on the 200mm long-throw driver in the powered DX-3 subwoofer, modelled upon the best-selling Wharfedale WH-D8.
Whole system tuning means the subwoofers rapid and controlled low-frequency extension has also evolved to match the satellite speaker’s new appearance and enhanced dynamics.
For bass extension and impact, the DX-3 system relies on the 200mm long-throw driver in the powered DX-3 subwoofer, modelled upon the best-selling Wharfedale WH-D8.
Whole system tuning means the subwoofers rapid and controlled low-frequency extension has also evolved to match the satellite speaker’s new appearance and enhanced dynamics.
Overall, home cinema systems are subject to high demands in terms of audio performance. Despite being compact and affordable, the DX-3 is feature-rich and built upon a strong foundation to provide a space-saving, budget-friendly system without sacrificing a thrilling home cinema experience.
Same but different
Updated cabinets with design traits taken from the Wharfedale Diamond 12 series mean the system is recognisably different, and all for the better!
Traits of more than one legend
Cabinets, drivers, structure and performance are closer to the Diamond 12 series – an award-winning home theatre system of its own right!
Surround Sound
The DX-3 system includes 4 x satellites, 1 x Centre and a subwoofer. The satellite speakers are also available in 2.0 and 5.0 configurations, allowing for expansion beyond 5.1
Bass race
The included WH-D8 is an active subwoofer that offers lively, deep bass, perfect for AV and music applications.
Awards Season
The DX-2 is arguably the most award-laden speaker system in recent history, so you can be sure that the DX-3 is more than just a B-movie and more of a blockbuster sequel!
Model
DX-3 Satellite
DX-3 Centre
General description
2-Way Closed Box Bookshelf Speaker
2-Way Aperiodic Centre Channel Speaker
Bass driver
3''(75mm)Woven Polypropylene cone
3''(75mm)Woven PP Polypropylene cone x2
Treble driver
3/4''(19mm) High frequency silk dome
3/4''(19mm)High frequency silk dome
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
86dB
87dB
Recommended amplifier power
25-100W
30-100W
Nominalimpedance
4Ω
4Ω
Minimum impedance
3.6Ω
3.6Ω
Frequency response(+/-3dB)
100Hz - 22kHz
80Hz - 22kHz
Bass extension(-6dB)
100Hz
70Hz
Crossover frequency
2.8kHz
2.6kHz
Dimensions
Height
19omm
120mm
Width
120mm
310mm
Depth (with terminals/grille)
122mm
122mm
Net weight
2kg
2.7kg
Finish
Black oak / Walnut
Black oak / Walnut
Model
Subwoofer
General description
Active Dynamic-Drive IB subwoofer system
Bass driver
8''(200mm)Woven Polypropylene cone
Amplifier Power Output
70W
Peak Power Output
150W
ine Input Sensitivity
10omv for maximum output
Crossover Range
40Hz - 150Hz
nputs
2 X RCA Phono,LFE Line-in RCA
Input Impedance
Line In 10kΩ
LFE 5kΩ
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
285dB
Avg. Max Output @1m
105dB
Features
Low pass filter slope adjustment
Phase inversion
Auto on-off
Dimensions(mm)
Height (on plinth)
298(+30)mm
Width
268mm
Depth (with terminals/grille)
300(+22)mm
Net weight
7.8kg
Finish
Black oak / Walnut
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