Q Acoustics 3030i or Wharfdale 12.2

[deltasierra]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my first HiFi setup and am confused between the above 2 speakers.

The amp that I've short listed is Marantz PM6007.

The price difference between 3030i and Wharfdale 12.2 is about INR 9k.

Both of these speakers are not available for audition in any of my local stores.

 

[GeorgeB]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my first HiFi setup and am confused between the above 2 speakers.

The amp that I've short listed is Marantz PM6007.

The price difference between 3030i and Wharfdale 12.2 is about INR 9k.

Both of these speakers are not available for audition in any of my local stores.

+1 for Wharfedale Diamond 12.2

 

[Lizard King]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy my first HiFi setup and am confused between the above 2 speakers.

The amp that I've short listed is Marantz PM6007.

The price difference between 3030i and Wharfdale 12.2 is about INR 9k.

Both of these speakers are not available for audition in any of my local stores.

I have not heard the exact speakers you mentioned, but FWIW, I can give you my opinion on the basis of my previous ownership of Wharfedale Diamond 230 and QA 3020i, both driven by PM6005.
The QA was better than the WD, like night and day. WD, being a FS, had better scale and bass. In every other way QA was better.
YMMV.