The EVO's are considerably more money I think. If you're on a college budget you'd do fine getting the Diamond's. I have the 8.3's,8.1's and the Diamond Center in my bedroom system and they just sound awesome. The Center channel would be a bargain at 3x the cost. In the new WhatHifi they compare 6 different floorstanders including the EVO 30 and guess who comes out on top? Yep-the Wharfedales. Judging by that level of competition I am going to go out on a limb here and say that the EVO is more than just a facelifted Diamond-but I don't know for sure. I sure would love to check them out though. I'm hoping someone in the know can tell us more on this thread.
Wharfedale Evo DFS vs. Diamond DFS
I am wondering if there is any difference between the two? Like sound, build, or driver quality. I have scoured the web to find only differeces in size (possible arrangement of angles?) Any info would be appreciated. I know these aren't top of the line but it's a start for a college kid home theater system.