Average customer rating:
- Wonderful Sound
- My bedroom rumbles! Great stuff here!
- Emerald 93 Excellent value
- better than my ears
- The best sounding speakers I have ever heard
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Wharfedale Emerald 93 Bookshelf Speakers, Oak Veneer (Pair)
Manufacturer: Wharfdale
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Monster Lock Interchangeable Speaker Cable Connector System- Monster Tips (2-Pair Pack, 4 Pieces)
Product Features:
- 2-way rear-ported bookshelf speakers
- Oak veneer
- Gold-plated biwirable/biampable speaker posts
- 48 to 20,000 Hz frequency response
- 6.7-inch mineral-loaded polymer woofer and 1-inch silk-dome tweeter
ASIN: B00004SY55 |
Product Description
With a performance as inviting as its classical good looks, the Emerald, now in its second generation, is a truly refined speaker. Designed with a distinctly art-deco feel, the speakers from the new Emerald range are built into a real wood cabinet, producing a rich, warm sound, steeped in emotion. Although undisclosed by the appearance of the Emeralds, technology is used extensively in the manufacture. Complex computer modeling has been used in the design of the cabinets to minimize coloration, the woofer cones are constructed using the patented mineral loaded homopolymer plastic to damp unwanted resonances, whilst retaining the strength to keep bass accurate and dynamic. Finally, laser interferometry has been used to create a truly outstanding tweeter for the Emeralds.The end result is a classic amongst speakers - a dry acoustic character with a revealing and flawless transparency.
Amazon.com Review
Wharfedale's Emerald 93 is a jewel of a bookshelf speaker. Built by one of England's most celebrated manufacturers, the two-way speakers employ a pair of superb speaker cones as well as other key component parts for a sound best described as "musical." Their sound is impressive--open, warm, and natural--and consistently conveys the essence or "soul" of the music.
That said, the Emerald 93s are handsome, well-fashioned speakers. Both the oak and rosewood models are cased in gorgeous, real-wood veneer with black grilles. Just below and running parallel with the angular grille base runs a wedge carved into the cabinet itself. This subtle yet striking cosmetic touch sets the Emerald 93s apart from less fashion-conscious speakers.
But let's talk about what's inside those cabinets.
A 6-inch, mineral-loaded polymer woofer handles the bass frequencies and the critical midrange, where 80 percent of the music takes place. Wharfedale's quick-response woofer gets its rigidity from finely crushed stone, which Wharfedale presses into the polymer during the molding process. This outstanding driver crosses over to 1-inch, silk-dome high-frequency driver, certainly one of the sweetest tweeters we know of.
In addition to being a looker, the Emerald 93s boast a rigid cabinet that's free of resonant coloration. Both deep bass and speaker sensitivity (how loaded it sounds with a given voltage input) are enhanced by a rear-firing port, which means that the Emerald 93s require some distance from the rear wall (about two feet or so) to perform at its best. We also recommend a pair of sturdy, 24-inch-high stands to get the most from these speakers.
The Emerald 93s' sound is exquisite. Vocals are so present it's like having the singer in front of you. A grand piano, one of the hardest of all instruments to reproduce, is full and sonorous, with layers of complex harmonics and a gorgeous tone, while electric guitars ring with the texture and crunch of real life.
The Emerald 93s' bass sounds punchy and warm, reaching down to an honest 50 Hz with a beautiful roundness. Bowed acoustic basses growl, and drums rock with a sense of real weight behind them. And the tweeter is, again, a marvel--extended, detailed, and sweet.
What else is there to say? Wharfedale's Emerald 93s are remarkable speakers. They're also a remarkable value. If you truly love music and want to hear its subtlety, nuance, and bouquet of tone colors marvelously reproduced, these are speakers you'll cherish. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
- Extremely detailed and natural sound
- Superb drivers
- Great cosmetics and construction quality
- Bi-wire and bi-amp ready
Cons:
- Not much bass below 50 Hz
Amazon.com Product Description
The Wharfedale Emerald 93 is a midsize, rear-ported bookshelf speaker containing a 6-inch mineral-loaded polymer woofer and a 1-inch silk-dome high-frequency driver for the tweeter. A rear-firing port enhances the bass frequencies and adds to the Emerald's warm, open sound. This speaker has a rated power handling of 100 watts with 8 ohms nominal impedance, making it capable of handling the output of more powerful amplifiers without distortion.
The speakers are housed in a real-wood veneer cabinet with black grilles. A wedge carved into the base of the cabinet subtly adds to the aesthetic quality of the rich oak color. And at only 19.8 inches high and 11 inches deep, the Emerald 93 will fit easily into almost any room.
Wharfedale provides a five-year warranty on parts and labor.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Sound.......2003-04-30
A little bigger than other bookshelf speakers so you can't exactly hide these, but the sound is wonderful, rich, detailed and good low frequency... perhaps not the best for rock or rap, but perfect for anything else. AND they are as good looking as any speakers I have seen, with a pleasing vintage style
My bedroom rumbles! Great stuff here!.......2003-03-19
My living room, den and bedroom have all been blessed with the Wharfedale name! The Emerald 93s serve as the "bedroom theater" pair, and are just outstanding with their rich, full and spacious sound. Mount them at ear level, connect with top-of-the-line Monster Cable speaker wire, an added "super tweeter," and subwoofer, the room shakes the rafters!. I smile everytime a sonic boom, scream, or trickle, emits from these fine babies! You can't go wrong with the 93s! ... I'm proud to own these babes!
Emerald 93 Excellent value.......2002-12-18
I have spend considerable amounts of time in audiophile boutiques in various parts of the country and been astounded by some of he pricing involved in stereo equipment. These speakers are easily the best "value for money" I have purchased in a long time. They are beautiful finely crafted solid speakers with a sound quality that is clear, transparant, yet very warm. If you guard your budget carefully and aim to stretch your dollar for audiophile quality- then this is your speaker. Enjoy. HFG.
better than my ears.......2002-11-15
First, i think they're maple not oak, but in any case, and it is the first point, they are beautiful. "veneer" does not do them justice. This is furniture.
More important is the sound. I had some very fine and now 22 year old EPI speakers which i thought were wonderful. They were but some things are finer.I was reluctant to buy speakers online without listening, but the reviews and good price made me take the chance. They are as good as 350$ each bookshelf speakers i've listened to. They have great power handling capacity (if you value your and your neighbours eardrums).
Tonight i have listened to Mozart wind concertos(or as we cognescenti say, concerti), Richard Thompson, and Buddy Guy. The only objection i have to these speakers is that the bass can sound a little punchy on the classical stuff. But honestly, this may have to more to do with the acoustics of my living room( beaucoup de wood, no carpet) than the speakers themselves.
I ruined my ears before i loved anything but blues, but these speakers, at this price are great.
And by the way the EPI's are doing great service as rear speakers for surround.
The best sounding speakers I have ever heard.......2002-06-26
I recently replaced my venerable 16 year old Advent speakers with a pair of Wharfedale Emerald 93s. The first thing you notice is they are so much smaller and lighter than the Advents, how can they possibly sound as good?
Well let me tell you, these speakers have the cleanest, most transparent, warm and sweet sound I have ever heard come from any speaker (with the possible exception of my Sennheiser headphones). The sound stage they produce is well defined and sounds three dimensional. They don't sound like good speakers, they just sound like the musicians are in the room with you. These speakers truly produce "the sound" I have been looking for from my audio equipment for over 30 years.
Even before fully broken in (they need 60-100 hours to fully open up) they are marvelously bright and full. They produce more bass than a box that size normally would (due to the ported design), but without it being over powering or boomy. The high end is accurate without the tinny/hissy quality I hear in too many speakers these days. I would also definitely recommend biwiring, which they are equipped to do.
The bottom line...try them, you'll be pleased with the result.
Product Description
With a performance as inviting as its classical good looks, the Emerald, now in its second generation, is a truly refined speaker. Designed with a distinctly art-deco feel, the speakers from the new Emerald range are built into a real wood cabinet, producing a rich, warm sound, steeped in emotion. Although undisclosed by the appearance of the Emeralds, technology is used extensively in the manufacture. Complex computer modeling has been used in the design of the cabinets to minimize coloration, the woofer cones are constructed using the patented mineral loaded homopolymer plastic to damp unwanted resonances, whilst retaining the strength to keep bass accurate and dynamic. Finally, laser interferometry has been used to create a truly outstanding tweeter for the Emeralds.The end result is a classic amongst speakers - a dry acoustic character with a revealing and flawless transparency.
Amazon.com Review
Wharfedale's Emerald 93 is a jewel of a bookshelf speaker. Built by one of England's most celebrated manufacturers, the two-way speakers employ a pair of superb speaker cones as well as other key component parts for a sound best described as "musical." Their sound is impressive--open, warm, and natural--and consistently conveys the essence or "soul" of the music.
That said, the Emerald 93s are handsome, well-fashioned speakers. Both the rosewood and oak models are cased in gorgeous, real-wood veneer with black grilles. Just below and running parallel with the angular grille base runs a wedge carved into the cabinet itself. This subtle yet striking cosmetic touch sets the Emerald 93s apart from less fashion-conscious speakers.
But let's talk about what's inside those cabinets.
A 6-inch, mineral-loaded polymer woofer handles the bass frequencies and the critical midrange, where 80 percent of the music takes place. Wharfedale's quick-response woofer gets its rigidity from finely crushed stone, which Wharfedale presses into the polymer during the molding process. This outstanding driver crosses over to 1-inch, silk-dome high-frequency driver, certainly one of the sweetest tweeters we know of.
In addition to being a looker, the Emerald 93s boast a rigid cabinet that's free of resonant coloration. Both deep bass and speaker sensitivity (how loaded it sounds with a given voltage input) are enhanced by a rear-firing port, which means that the Emerald 93s require some distance from the rear wall (about two feet or so) to perform at its best. We also recommend a pair of sturdy, 24-inch-high stands to get the most from these speakers.
The Emerald 93s' sound is exquisite. Vocals are so present it's like having the singer in front of you. A grand piano, one of the hardest of all instruments to reproduce, is full and sonorous, with layers of complex harmonics and a gorgeous tone, while electric guitars ring with the texture and crunch of real life.
The Emerald 93s' bass sounds punchy and warm, reaching down to an honest 50 Hz with a beautiful roundness. Bowed acoustic basses growl, and drums rock with a sense of real weight behind them. And the tweeter is, again, a marvel--extended, detailed, and sweet.
What else is there to say? Wharfedale's Emerald 93s are remarkable speakers. They're also a remarkable value. If you truly love music and want to hear its subtlety, nuance, and bouquet of tone colors marvelously reproduced, these are speakers you'll cherish. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
- Extremely detailed and natural sound
- Superb drivers
- Great cosmetics and construction quality
- Bi-wire and bi-amp ready
Cons:
- Not much bass below 50 Hz
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Sound.......2003-04-30
A little bigger than other bookshelf speakers so you can't exactly hide these, but the sound is wonderful, rich, detailed and good low frequency... perhaps not the best for rock or rap, but perfect for anything else. AND they are as good looking as any speakers I have seen, with a pleasing vintage style
My bedroom rumbles! Great stuff here!.......2003-03-19
My living room, den and bedroom have all been blessed with the Wharfedale name! The Emerald 93s serve as the "bedroom theater" pair, and are just outstanding with their rich, full and spacious sound. Mount them at ear level, connect with top-of-the-line Monster Cable speaker wire, an added "super tweeter," and subwoofer, the room shakes the rafters!. I smile everytime a sonic boom, scream, or trickle, emits from these fine babies! You can't go wrong with the 93s! ... I'm proud to own these babes!
Emerald 93 Excellent value.......2002-12-18
I have spend considerable amounts of time in audiophile boutiques in various parts of the country and been astounded by some of he pricing involved in stereo equipment. These speakers are easily the best "value for money" I have purchased in a long time. They are beautiful finely crafted solid speakers with a sound quality that is clear, transparant, yet very warm. If you guard your budget carefully and aim to stretch your dollar for audiophile quality- then this is your speaker. Enjoy. HFG.
better than my ears.......2002-11-15
First, i think they're maple not oak, but in any case, and it is the first point, they are beautiful. "veneer" does not do them justice. This is furniture.
More important is the sound. I had some very fine and now 22 year old EPI speakers which i thought were wonderful. They were but some things are finer.I was reluctant to buy speakers online without listening, but the reviews and good price made me take the chance. They are as good as 350$ each bookshelf speakers i've listened to. They have great power handling capacity (if you value your and your neighbours eardrums).
Tonight i have listened to Mozart wind concertos(or as we cognescenti say, concerti), Richard Thompson, and Buddy Guy. The only objection i have to these speakers is that the bass can sound a little punchy on the classical stuff. But honestly, this may have to more to do with the acoustics of my living room( beaucoup de wood, no carpet) than the speakers themselves.
I ruined my ears before i loved anything but blues, but these speakers, at this price are great.
And by the way the EPI's are doing great service as rear speakers for surround.
The best sounding speakers I have ever heard.......2002-06-26
I recently replaced my venerable 16 year old Advent speakers with a pair of Wharfedale Emerald 93s. The first thing you notice is they are so much smaller and lighter than the Advents, how can they possibly sound as good?
Well let me tell you, these speakers have the cleanest, most transparent, warm and sweet sound I have ever heard come from any speaker (with the possible exception of my Sennheiser headphones). The sound stage they produce is well defined and sounds three dimensional. They don't sound like good speakers, they just sound like the musicians are in the room with you. These speakers truly produce "the sound" I have been looking for from my audio equipment for over 30 years.
Even before fully broken in (they need 60-100 hours to fully open up) they are marvelously bright and full. They produce more bass than a box that size normally would (due to the ported design), but without it being over powering or boomy. The high end is accurate without the tinny/hissy quality I hear in too many speakers these days. I would also definitely recommend biwiring, which they are equipped to do.
The bottom line...try them, you'll be pleased with the result.
Average customer rating:
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Infinity CC1 Center Channel Speaker
Manufacturer: Infinity
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Center Channel
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ASIN: B000030061 |
Product Description
Item #: PLNMX100.
Customers also search for: Cell Phone;Cellular Phone;Cordless Phone;Flex-Grip Style;Headsets;Mobile Phone;MX100 ;PLANTRONICS;Telephone Headsets
Customer Reviews:
fine single use cameras.......2007-09-07
I have used these cameras many times on vacation and the pictures really DID come out fairly well! Oh, sure, the quality of the pictures won't be 100% as good as the pictures you would get from a digital camera or a standard, more expensive and more professional 35 mm camera. The pictures may at times be very slightly grainy but they provide excellent records and memories of my experiences.
Each camera is also very lightweight so you can carry several at a time in a bag as you travel. I especially like the built in flash that is easy to use (just push a button in the back of the camera and after 10 seconds or so the flash is ready). I remember my mother's Kodak Instamatic camera from the 1960s when if your flash cube had been used (after only four pictures) you were out of luck unless you had another flash cube. No such problem here! Thank goodness!
One cautionary note, however: Amazon correctly notes that the best flash range is when you're taking pictures of people or things between 4 feet and 14 feet away. Remember that to get the best use out of the flash!
The camera is a single use camera; this means that after you use it you take the entire camera to the place where you can get film developed and they will take care of the rest. No worrying about whether or not you removed the roll of film negatives correctly without exposing them to too much light. The Kodak "MAX" 800 film speed also makes it useful for taking pictures under a wide variety of lighting situations! You get 27 exposures, not just 24--a nice plus! SMILE
Overall, this is an excellent camera for the many, many people who want to travel light or who are on a budget. It is compact and easy to carry; keep one in the glove compartment of your car just in case there's an accident and you need to take pictures of the scene. The camera is also affordable. I give it four stars instead of five simply because the picture quality just isn't the very best although for most people like me the pictures it takes are fine. Thank you, Kodak!
Simple to use giving great results!.......2004-01-03
I bought one of these 2 Camera packs a few years ago. They were easy to use, the Flash worked everytime. The results produced nice Colorful Clear shots.
I recommend these to anyone heading out with friends.
Not sure if Kodak still manufacture these camera's though.
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Hawking Technology Wireless Access Point with Free11m Wireless PCMCIA Lan Card
Manufacturer: Hawking Technology
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics
Access Points
| Wireless
| Networking & Online Communication
| Computer Add-Ons
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ASIN: B00006B9EM |
Product Description
This Wireless kit allows you to build a Wireless LAN on your Wired LAN instantly. Whether you are at your desk, or in the boardroom, or even in the outdoor, this high-speed Wireless LAN kit provides you to share printers, files, mission-critical applications and more anywhere within your wireless network to increase your productivity and keeping you "in connect".This Wireless kit delivers network speeds up to 11 Mbps, five times faster than previous wireless LAN products. Using dynamic rate shifting to create a reliable connection, each Access Point supports up to 63 simultaneous users at a distance of up to 150 m. It also features Wires Equivalent Privacy (WEP) - compliant data encryption using 64-/128-bit encryption keys to protect all wireless data. The Wireless AP also has Access Control feature that allows you to control who can grant the access right in your WLAN. The Wireless PC Card is easy to setup and use. It's ready to run in any Notebook PC and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP. The Wireless AP comes with Windows Setup Utility. Managing the Wireless AP is simple as well. The Web-based management makes it easy to configure from anywhere using a web browser. This AP can also be easily firmware upgraded using your Web browser or Windows Utility. Furthermore, it is compatible with all standard Internet applications.The package includes: Wireless LAN V2.5 Access Point, Wireless LAN V3.0 PC Card, CD-ROM (which includes utility, drivers, User's Manual) and Quick Installation Guide.
Customer Reviews:
Very bad product.......2002-09-15
I was very excited to get this bundle home. But, ultimately, I was very disappointed with it. I could get the access point device (WA300) to work. The instructions were very good. But, it would not maintain a connection for more then a second before dropping the link from my laptop (with their wireless PCCard). I am also concerned that the device's firmware version is 1.0.0.0. Hawking's website has no information about this product in their support page, which finally led me to return it. I will give the D-Link a try, as the reviews have been very favorable.
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IBM THINKCENTRE A30SMB P4-2.66G ( 819893U )
Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
Desktops
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ASIN: B00014WPBW |
Product Description
ThinkCentre desktops make power seem effortless. They feature steel-chassis designs for durability and serviceability and support the latest technology to help keep you ahead of the game.The ThinkCentre A30 desktop offers great technology and affordable prices. The A30 is designed with the best blend of essential features and technology, like Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron processors, high-speed hard disk drives and integrated Intel Extreme Graphics.
Product Description
Hewlett-Packard has given the concept of value a completely new look with the HP Pavilion PC. Combining a dependable, high-speed processor with a stylish, compact, all-new chassis design, it delivers a price/performance balance that is ideal for first-time PC buyers and those who want an inexpensive second computer. There is plenty of room to grow, because this design allows you to add features, as your computing needs change, boosting performance and expanding your multimedia possibilities in the process.Power and affordability make the HP Pavilion 501n desktop PC a standout for work and play. The powerful Intel processor takes care of business, while you have some fun. Hook into your home network with the 10/100Base-T network interface or get online with the built-in modem.
Customer Reviews:
Cheap and dependable.......2004-01-07
I don't know about that other guy (who's on his 3rd one), but I've had the 501n since April of 2002 and so far, I have had 1 system breakdown, which was from user error. As for music downloads, 1.8 gigs of my HD are taken up by music and I have had no trouble. I was disappointed by the low processor speed of 1.2 GHz. I previously owned a mid-priced 1998 IBM with a 2.0 GHz processor. You would think the speed on my 2002 501n would be better!
Overall, I don't recommend this one. Steer clear of Windows units all together! Go get yourself a Mac!! They are WAY more stable, faster, user-friendly, and better looking than any Windows system.
This computer is a nightmare.......2002-06-27
The HP Pavillion has some kind of flaw in the hard drive that causes continual system failure.
I first purchased the Pavillion in Nov. of 2001. It worked for a few weeks, then quit. I have since been through THREE (Yes, you counted right) replacement units with the SAME problem. There is some kind of glitch that causes a system failure. Just yesterday I had the motherboard replaced on the third unit. (It too quit functioning last week.)
I can't even allow my children to download any software on this system. It is too fragile/tempermental. I don't DARE download music files or anything else from the internet. We run the unit with fingers crossed and minimal software. Even then it still breaks down. What a disappointment.
To top it off, HP customer service (a toll call, btw..) is less than adequate. Nobody there really seemed to know what to say/do when I called with problems.
Run from this one. It's a DUD.
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Interact 64171 Small Printer Cover
Manufacturer: Interact
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Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- Safeguards equipment
- Protects from dust and spills
- Prevents static charge buildup
- Heavy-duty construction
ASIN: B00000J4EH |
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