Wharfedale DX-3 HCP Home Cinema Speaker Pack
Looking for a super-compact multi-channel home cinema speaker setup, small enough to place anywhere yet sufficiently mighty to engage and enthral? Look no further…
The DX-3 is a versatile mini speaker that proves good things come in small packages. This surround sound package for multichannel home cinema systems is ideal for music and movie lovers who want to maximise their sonic experience with limited space and budget.
Each DX-3 speaker measures just 120 mm wide by 190 mm tall by 122 mm deep and its closed-box design making it ideal to position against a wall, whether placed on a shelf or mounted on the wall itself. It replaces the DX-2, an equally diminutive speaker that has proved highly popular, especially as part of the 'DX-2 HCP' 5.1 home cinema speaker pack. In fact, the DX-2 HCP has won Best Speaker Package Under £500 at the industry-leading What Hi-Fi? Awards for five consecutive years since 2018, as well as 'best buy' accolades from the likes of AVForums, Home Cinema Choice and Trusted Reviews, lauded for its affordable price and engaging sound that belies the speakers' compact size.
Surround Sound: The DX-3 HCP 5.1 home cinema speaker pack combines two pairs of DX-3 speakers for the front and rear channels with the DX-3 Centre and DX-3 Subwoofer, at a very affordable price.
DX-3 Sparkles like a Diamond: The DX-3 speaker takes inspiration from Wharfedale's multi-award-winning Diamond 12 Series hi-fi speakers, both acoustically and aesthetically. The cabinet shape, front baffle design, driver surrounds, and black and walnut finish options are all distinctly reminiscent of the Diamond 12 stand mount models, albeit in miniaturised form.
The DX-3's mid/bass driver incorporates a 76 mm cone fashioned from a woven polypropylene matrix. This formulation delivers a superb combination of lightness, strength and rigidity, delivering low colouration and impressive speed.
This driver combines with a 19 mm silk dome treble unit which uses new elements engineered for the Diamond 12 Series. This has enhanced its integration with the crossover, which has been revised to take advantage of this improvement. This results in a more seamless blend between the drivers and a more stable acoustic performance across a wide listening angle, increasing the speaker's flexibility in terms of positioning without compromising sonic clarity.
The structure of the DX-3 speaker's cabinet has also been improved by elements trickled down from the Diamond 12 Series, enhancing resonance control and dynamic performance. An additional panel fixed to the cabinet enclosure strengthens the front baffle and braces the cabinet, allowing the drivers to do their work unsullied by unwanted resonance.
Centre Speaker and Powered Subwoofer: The DX-3 Centre speaker that comes as part of the DX-3 HCP measures just 310 mm wide by 120 mm high by 122 mm deep and, like the main DX-3 speaker, it can be placed on a shelf or mounted on a wall. It benefits from the same cabinet, driver and crossover enhancements and incorporates the same 19 mm silk dome tweeter flanked by two identical 76 mm mid/bass drivers. These combine with an aperiodic bass loading system consisting of a vent filled with resistive porous foam to control airflow, contributing to a rich, detailed and dynamic centre channel performance – a critical part of the surround sound experience.
The matching DX-3 Subwoofer combines a 203 mm long-throw woven polypropylene bass cone with a 70 Watt amplifier to deliver fast, deep and well-defined bass from an extremely compact unit – just 268 mm wide by 298 mm high by 300 mm deep. The quality of the subwoofer's design ensures it integrates superbly with the other speakers in the package, without any hint of bass bloating or overhang. It also includes an 'auto-power' facility, automatically going into standby when not in use and switching itself on when a signal is detected.
A Blockbuster Sequel: The DX-3 HCP has been system-tuned to ensure a seamless surround experience, delivering a space-saving, budget-friendly package that doesn't skimp on the cinematic thrills. Its sound is punchy, detailed and expansive, conveying dynamic intensity and a sense of scale that belies the diminutive size of the speakers. When combined with a home theatre receiver it delivers an authentic surround experience that's far more immersive than any soundbar can muster.
Small in stature and big on entertainment, the DX-3 HCP is ideal for music and movie fans who are tight on budget and space.
Our Take On The Wharfedale DX-3 HCP
The Wharfedale DX-3 HCP Home Cinema Speaker Pack offers a compact yet powerful solution for those seeking an immersive audio experience without sacrificing space. This 5.1 surround sound system combines two pairs of DX-3 speakers, a DX-3 Centre speaker, and a robust DX-3 Subwoofer, delivering rich, dynamic sound for both music and movies. Inspired by the award-winning Diamond 12 Series, the DX-3 speakers feature refined cabinet designs, advanced drivers, and improved resonance control, ensuring crisp clarity and seamless audio integration. The subwoofer's deep, well-defined bass complements the system's performance, while the compact dimensions of each component make them versatile for wall-mounting or shelf placement. Perfect for space-conscious audiophiles, the DX-3 HCP delivers cinematic thrills at a budget-friendly price, proving good things truly come in small packages.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Ultra Compact 5.1 Home Cinema Speaker Pack
DX-3 Satellite Speakers x 4 (2 x Fronts, 2 x Rears)
- Mid/Bass Driver: 3"(76mm) woven polypropylene
- Treble Driver: 3/4" (19mm) silk dome
- Sensitivity (2.38v @1m): 86dB
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 25-100W
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 100Hz - 22kHz
- Bass Extension (-6dB): 100Hz
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 120 x 190 x 122mm
- Weight: 2 kg each
DX-3 Centre Speaker
- Mid/Bass Driver: 3"(76mm) woven polypropylene
- Treble Driver: 3/4" (19mm) silk dome
- Sensitivity (2.83v @1m): 87dB
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 30-100W
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 80Hz - 22kHz
- Bass Extension (-6dB): 70Hz
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 310 x 120 x 122mm
- Weight: 2.7 kg
DX-3 Active Subwoofer
- Bass Driver: 8" (203mm) Woven Polypropylene Cone
- Amplifier Power Output: 70W
- Crossover Range: 40 - 150Hz
- Inputs: Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono)
- Input Impedance: Line in 10kΩ
- Features
- Low Pass Filter Slope Adjustment
- Phase Inversion
- Auto On-Off
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 268 x 328 x 322mm
- Weight: 7.8 kg
General
- Available Finishes: Black Oak, Walnut
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.