Wharfedale Moviestar DX-2 HCP 5.1 Home Cinema Speaker Package Black

Wharfedale DX-2 5.1 Speaker Package combines two pairs of compact satellite speakers for the front and rear DX2 centre speaker and the WH-D8 active subwoofer. Designed to combat the expense and lack of space associated with high-quality home cinema systems the Wharfedale DX-2 HCP 5.1 is discreet sleek and affordable delivering genuine surround sound.  The DX-2 HCP 5.1 speaker package delivers smart space-saving contemporary style and exhilarating sound for both movies and music – fast punchy and detailed with a sense of scale that belies the diminutive size of the speakers. It’s the perfect way to enjoy authentic and engaging surround sound at a price more akin to a soundbar than a high-quality 5.1 speaker package. Diminutive System Comprising four satellite speakers (for front and rear channels) a centre speaker and active subwoofer this 5.1 system is a diminutive. This time around it features finely tuned drive units a more powerful active sub and improved cabinet design. It also sports an ‘autopower’ facility switching out of standby when a signal is sensed and back again when it stops. Driver Configuration Ideal for mounting on a wall or an AV stand or shelf the small DX-2 Satellite has a 19mm silk dome tweeter and 75mm mid/bass driver with a woven polypropylene cone. The enclosure is an infinite baffle closed-box design which means the speaker can be placed in close proximity to a wall without adversely affecting their performance. The DX-2 Centre incorporates the same silk dome tweeter flanked by two 75mm mid/bass drivers in a similarly compact cabinet. The design includes an aperiodic bass loading system consisting of a vent that is filled with resistive porous foam. WH-D8 Subwoofer The matching WH-D8 active subwoofer features a 20cm long-throw bass driver powered by a 70w amplifier for fast deep and well-defined sound. 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 has an ‘auto-power’ facility automatically switching in or out of standby when a signal is sensed. DX-2 HCP 5.1 Home Cinema system  is available in black or white finish. Anyone wanting to expand to a 7.1 system or beyond can pick up extra pairs of affordable satellite speakers with the satellite expansion pack.   [award] whathifi-award 2021 Best speaker package under £500 “The DX-2 remains the best compact option weve heard” [/close] [award] whathifi-award 2020 Best speaker package under £500 “Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale” [/close] [award] whathifi-award 2019 Best speaker package under £500 “Wharfedale delivers movie magic on a small scale” [/close] [award] whathifi-5star The entertaining performance the compact-yet-stylish build and appealing price tag – it’s impressive how much Wharfedale has bundled into the petite DX-2 package. It’s a great solution for AV fans tight on budget and space. [/close] [Specs table:DX-2 Satellite Speaker Specs] Bass Driver[-]3″ (75mm) woven polypropylene bass cone Treble Driver[-]3/4″ (19mm) silk dome Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m)[-]84dB Recommended Amplifier Power[-]20-60W Frequency Response (+/-3dB)[-]120Hz 20kHz Bass Extension (-6dB)[-]100Hz Dimensions[-]190 x 120 x 122 mm ( h x w x d ) Net Weight[-]2kg/pcs [/close] [Specs table:DX-2 Centre Speaker Specs] Bass Driver[-]3″ (75mm) woven polypropylene bass cone x2 Midrange Treble Driver[-][-]3/4″ (19mm) silk dome Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m)[-]86dB Recommended Amplifier Power[-]20-100W Frequency Response (+/-3dB)[-]80Hz 20kHz Bass Extension (-6dB)[-]70Hz Dimensions[-]120 x 310 x 122 mm ( h x w x d ) Net Weight[-]2.7kg [/close] [Specs table:WH-D8 Subwoofer Specs] Bass Driver[-]8” (200mm) long-throw cone Frequency Response[-]40 – 120Hz ±3dB Amplifier Power Output[-]70W Crossover Range[-]40 – 150Hz Inputs[-]Stereo line In (2 x RCA phono) mono (LFE) line In (RCA phono) Input Impedance[-]Line in 10kΩ LFE 5kΩ Features[-]Low pass filter slope adjustmentPhase inversionAuto on-off Dimensions(298+30) x 268 x (300+22) mm ( h x w x d ) Net Weight7.8kg [/close] [Specs table:General] Colour [-] Black Product code [-] WHRF-DX2-HCP-BLK [/close]