Wharfedale MovieStar 70 Surround Sound Speaker System (Beech)

Wharfedale MovieStar 70 Surround Sound Speaker System (Beech)

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Wharfedale's Moviestar 70 subwoofer-satellite speaker system offers a no-compromise solution for those who seek a small, tidy loudspeaker package, but refuse to tolerate the inadequate sound traditionally found in such systems. The Moviestar 70 combines chic retro styling in a package of loudspeakers with modest dimensions. But despite their diminutive size, these stars of the silver screen pack plenty of punch when it comes to home cinema. Speakers as small as these are made possible by the system's powered subwoofer, which fills in the bass below about 80 Hz. Further, the subwoofer is still effective when hidden from view.

The package includes all the speakers you need. The four satellites are front-ported, single-way units that dispense with crossovers, which can cause phase and frequency problems in two-way and three-way speakers. The frequency-matched subwoofer has all the features you'd expect of any subwoofer, such as phase and crossover adjustment. All fixings are supplied to allow wall or ceiling mounting, and plenty of cable is included for easy installation.

What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers, center channel speaker, subwoofer, speaker cable, mounting brackets, user's manual.

Wharfedale MovieStar 70 Surround Sound Speaker System (Beech)
Average customer rating:

5 times better than Bose, for a fifth of the price... Sweet!

Great Big Mini System!

Real Hi-fi in Surround at a Great Price

Wharfedale does it again!

Wharfedale MovieStar 70 Surround Sound Speaker System (Beech)

Manufacturer: Wharfdale
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Extremely high-quality home theater speaker system

Loaded with the features that audiophiles recognize in a high performance system

Understated, yet sophisticated design matches any décor

Includes mounting brackets and speaker cable

Includes 100 watt powered subwoofer that reaches 28 Hz

ASIN: B000077CLX

Amazon.com Product Description

Wharfedale's Moviestar 70 subwoofer-satellite speaker system offers a no-compromise solution for those who seek a small, tidy loudspeaker package, but refuse to tolerate the inadequate sound traditionally found in such systems. The Moviestar 70 combines chic retro styling in a package of loudspeakers with modest dimensions. But despite their diminutive size, these stars of the silver screen pack plenty of punch when it comes to home cinema. Speakers as small as these are made possible by the system's powered subwoofer, which fills in the bass below about 80 Hz. Further, the subwoofer is still effective when hidden from view.

What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers, center channel speaker, subwoofer, speaker cable, mounting brackets, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

5 times better than Bose, for a fifth of the price... Sweet!.......2005-02-26

The specs are there - +/-3db from 25-25K, and it delivers. Hooked it up with an OnkyoSR502 and it was amazing. I knew I could get more and so have hooked it up now to an OnkyoSR601, and it's even better. Just starting to invest in my music system and I am very happy with the start. I definitely see myself persisting with these and upgrading my receiver/cd player. True to their Brit origin, the mid-range is sweet, with no ear-bleeding at all. I am definitely getting more than my money's worth here. This is state-of-the-art unless you are talking of higher end Missions and Polks and perfect to start off with.

Things to note:
Set crossover frequency in your receiver to 120 or higher - bookshelf speakers have freq response 120-25K
They supply audio cables, but I will recommend using thicker cables. I changed to THX certified Monster cables and it's sounding a few hundred bucks richer.
Get a nice receiver. This baby can take it all. I noticed a lot of Yamahas mentioned in this section, but get a Yamaha only if you are paying a lot of money (close to $1000). Yamaha receivers in the sub-500 category are not that good, though their higher end stuff are the very best in the category, along with the Denons and the Onkyos.
The bass lacks the oomph, so you will be mightily disappointed if you are into hip-hop/heavy bass. You might want to plug in another subwoofer instead. But, rock/classics/jazz are at their sweetest ever.

Bottomline: I would have given it 5 stars even if it retailed for a thousand bucks.

PS - If at all they matter, they look handsome too.

Great Big Mini System!.......2005-01-21

I bought this system two weeks ago and I have been very impressed. My original goal was to replace two huge 3 foot high Infinity tower speakers that were taking up too much space in our living room. I wanted something that would be more discrete, aesthetic and work with a home theater system without losing the fine sound I was used too. These did all that and improved the sound! I have them mated to a Yamaha RX-V750 which is overkill but needed to hook up my phonograph. The surround speakers are the biggest I have seen for a "mini" system at about 6 inches high and deep but still small enough to hide on a shelf or mantle place. The Wharfedale's look so stylish you might not want to hide them. I've tried different placements and they definitely work best when placed at ear level but still work well when place in a hap hazard "hidden" manner. I have run the gamut of my music collection including the Beatles, Beethoven, Nick Cave, The Clash, Chris Isaac, Evanescence and Led Zepplin and the system works flawlessly. While a Bose system I listened to seemed to have higher highs and lower lows the Wharfdale seems to have better mid range and a more accurate all around sound, especially noticeable when I play my favorite classical music. I have played two DVD's Spiderman 2 and Return of the King and both left grins on all who watched and listened.

One warning is that these are 4 ohm speakers so make sure your system can handle that. Yamaha is one of the few A/V receivers rated for 4 ohm.

Wharfedale's web site only honors warranties if you buy from three authorized web sites including Amazon. I purchased from one of the other two and saved $200!

BTW I have a 25 year old set of Wharfdale bookshelf speakers in my office that work as good as the day I bought them. I am confident the MovieStar 70's will last just as long.

Real Hi-fi in Surround at a Great Price.......2004-09-30

Having had systems from bargain-bucket to US$25k true audiophile, as well as a biais for quality and simplicity- this speaker system is a dream.

Realistically the only competition is a similar-priced Mission (or spend about 4 times more for an inferior, somewhat pretty, incrediably well-marketed, but fuzzy-sounding, headache-inducing Bose)- no contest.

Used with bargain ( not care much about TV!) Toshiba V392 VHS/DVD combo; bargain Yamaha Receiver RX-V350S (5x100 watt)(the 750 a total powerhouse musical dream but unecessary); and good 12 gauge speaker cable. Much better than a crowded movie-theatre with overblown fuzzy sound!

What/s good:quality cable binding posts, reasonable size satellites and good front and powered 100w subwoofer, attractive/modern look, very musical, movies sound great, great precision and timing and instrument separation, well manufactured, good price, great *bang per buck*. Note- the cheaper Wharfedale 60 Movie-stars are very inferior for not much less cash...

Nothing bad; still initially the matched speaker stands appeared lightweight but fine, and there is the intimidating competition from Mission speakers, or a pair of *true* great hi-fi speakers at twice the price (best-bets: Mission,B&W, Monitor Audio or Wharfedale) .

Overall, another Wharfedale winner.

Wharfedale does it again!.......2004-06-07

I wanted a home theater speaker system, that was good with movies and music too! I listened to Polk 6700 speakers (very good) JBL 160 (nice) Energy 5.2 (very nice) Athena (ok+) and Wharfedale Movie Star 70's (awesome)! The biggest difference was the music end of the spectrum! All of the mentioned systems were very good to excellent for movie/tv viewing, but ranged from good, to adequate, to so-so on music! Except the Wharfedales, which were excellent for theater use, and awesome on music, probably due to the fact they are a bit larger than most! No tubby lower midrange, or ear bleeding, thin highs! Bass was rendered very well too! A great value, and they are decor freindly.

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