The Wharfedale DX-3 HCP is a compact 5.1 home cinema speaker package that draws on the engineering of Wharfedale’s acclaimed Diamond 12 series. As the successor to the multi-award-winning DX-2, the DX-3 package comprises four satellite speakers, a dedicated centre channel, and an active subwoofer — all designed to deliver immersive surround sound without dominating the room.
Satellite Speakers
Each satellite is a two-way design pairing a 75mm woven polypropylene bass/mid driver with a 19mm silk dome tweeter, crossed over at 2.8kHz. The combination delivers a frequency response of 100Hz–22kHz (±3dB) with a sensitivity of 86dB (2.83V @ 1m). Rated at 4Ω nominal impedance with a 3.6Ω minimum, the satellites handle between 25W and 100W of amplifier power. At just 190 × 120 × 122mm (H × W × D) and 2kg each, they are compact enough for shelf or wall placement without sacrificing the full-range sound that larger satellite designs struggle to match.
Centre Channel
The horizontal centre speaker uses twin 75mm woven polypropylene bass/mid drivers flanking a 19mm silk dome tweeter in an aperiodic layout, crossed over at 2.6kHz. This configuration extends the frequency response down to 80Hz–22kHz (±3dB) with bass extension to 70Hz (−6dB) and a sensitivity of 87dB. The twin-driver design spreads dialogue and vocal clarity across a wider listening area, tying sound convincingly to the screen — particularly beneficial with larger televisions or projector setups.
Subwoofer
The active subwoofer is built around a 200mm (8-inch) woven polypropylene driver powered by a built-in amplifier rated at 70W continuous and 150W peak, delivering a maximum output of 105dB at 1m. A variable low-pass crossover (40Hz–150Hz) lets you blend the bass seamlessly with the satellite speakers. Practical features include phase inversion for flexible placement, auto on/off for convenience, and both stereo RCA line-in and a dedicated LFE input for direct connection to an AV receiver’s subwoofer output.
What the Press Says
- “Wharfedale’s supremely capable, tiny speaker package continues to be the best in its class.” — What Hi-Fi? ★★★★★
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| Satellite Driver | 75mm (3″) woven polypropylene cone |
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| Satellite Tweeter | 19mm (¾″) silk dome |
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| Satellite Frequency Response | 100Hz – 22kHz (±3dB) |
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| Satellite Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
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| Satellite Impedance | 4Ω nominal / 3.6Ω minimum |
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| Satellite Power Handling | 25 – 100W |
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| Satellite Crossover | 2.8kHz |
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| Satellite Dimensions (H × W × D) | 190 × 120 × 122mm |
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| Satellite Weight | 2kg |
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| Centre Driver | 2 × 75mm (3″) woven polypropylene cones |
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| Centre Tweeter | 19mm (¾″) silk dome |
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| Centre Frequency Response | 80Hz – 22kHz (±3dB) |
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| Centre Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
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| Centre Impedance | 4Ω nominal / 3.6Ω minimum |
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| Centre Power Handling | 30 – 100W |
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| Centre Crossover | 2.6kHz |
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| Centre Dimensions (H × W × D) | 120 × 310 × 122mm |
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| Centre Weight | 2.7kg |
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| Subwoofer Driver | 200mm (8″) woven polypropylene cone |
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| Subwoofer Amplifier | 70W continuous / 150W peak |
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| Subwoofer Max Output | 105dB @ 1m |
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| Subwoofer Crossover Range | 40Hz – 150Hz |
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| Subwoofer Inputs | 2 × RCA line-in, LFE RCA |
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| Subwoofer Dimensions (W × H × D) | 268 × 298 × 300mm (plinth adds 30mm H, 22mm D) |
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| Subwoofer Weight | 7.8kg |
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| Finishes | Black Oak, Walnut |
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| Also Available As | Black |
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