Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i
$699 (pair)
Newly updated budget benchmark in affordable and compact hi-fi, this rear-ported speaker features a 5” bass driver and a 1” soft textile dome tweeter.
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Available to audition in the Creative Audio showroom.
Creative Audio is an authorised Wharfedale dealer.
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Key Tech Specs
60 Hz
Low Frequency Extension
75 - 20,000 Hz
Frequency Response
8 Ohms
Impedance
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i is an compact bookshelf speaker and as such has a lower-than average sensitivity (88 dB). However, with an 8 ohm impedance, you it does not present a particularly difficult load for a capable amplifier.
In Depth
Klarity Cone
Wharfedale’s special blend of polypropylene and mica forms the Klarity cone mid-bass drivers for the Diamond 12i series. This material is lightweight and well-damped, allowing it to deliver an uncoloured midrange and dynamic bass. Efficiency is aided through the use of a low-damped surround while the ribbed formations on the cone ensure a linear frequency response.
Soft Woven Textile Dome Tweeter
Detailed, natural high frequencies come courtesy of Wharfedale’s woven polyester dome tweeter design. Wide dispersion means a wide sweet spot so that everyone can enjoy the smooth, extended highs of this affordable hi-fi speaker series.
Creative Audio Pro Tips
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i will sound great right out of the box, but will sound even better after 100 hours of use.
Experiment with placement in relation to the back wall. Placing the speaker closer to this wall will emphasise the bass but could also lead to a congested mid-range. Find the position that strikes the right balance for you and your room. A distance of 6-12” will probably be ideal.
We always recommend a quality speaker cable to connect your speakers.
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i Technical Specifications
Design:
2-way
Enclosure Type:
Bass Reflex (rear port)
Drivers:
5” advanced PP cone woofer
1” soft textile dome tweeter
Impedance (Nominal):
8 ohms
Impedance (Minimal):
4 ohms
Sensitivity:
88 dB
Recommended Power:
20-100 watts
Frequency Response:
65 - 20,000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
Bass Extension (-6 dB):
60 Hz
Crossover Frequency:
2.6 kHz
Speaker Dimensions (HxWxD):
12.3” x 7.1” x 10.9”
Finish options:
Black, Classic Walnut, Stone Grey