Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Wharfedale  |  SKU: 12-1I-WA
Regular price £249.95
Colour: Walnut
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Description

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers deliver refined, room-filling sound in a compact and beautifully finished cabinet, making them an ideal choice for modern hi-fi and stereo systems.

Designed for music lovers who want detail and control without needing large floorstanding speakers, they suit living rooms, studies and smaller listening spaces perfectly.

Building on the long-running Diamond heritage from Wharfedale, the 12.1i combines advanced driver technology with a rigid, low-resonance cabinet.

The result is a balanced and engaging sound that works just as well for relaxed background listening as it does for focused music sessions.

FEATURES
  • Klarity™ Mid/Bass Driver: A 130mm woven polypropylene cone delivers tight, controlled bass with excellent midrange clarity, reducing unwanted resonance and improving vocal detail.
  • Precision Dome Tweeter: The 25mm textile dome tweeter produces smooth, natural high frequencies without harshness, ideal for long listening sessions.
  • Compact Bookshelf Design: Small enough to fit neatly on shelves or stands, while still offering a wide soundstage and impressive low-end for its size.
  • Rear Bass Reflex Port: Enhances bass depth and efficiency, helping the speaker sound fuller even at lower volumes.
  • Easy Amplifier Matching: With a friendly impedance and sensitivity, the Diamond 12.1i pairs well with a wide range of hi-fi amplifiers, from entry-level to more refined systems.
  • Rigid, Low-Resonance Cabinet: Internally braced construction reduces vibration, allowing the drivers to perform cleanly and accurately.

Specifications

  • Model: DIAMOND 12.1i
  • General Description: 2-way bookshelf speaker
  • Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
  • Transducer Complement: 2-way
  • Bass Driver: 5"(130mm) Advanced PP Cone
  • Treble Driver: 1"(25mm) Textile Dome
  • AV Shield: No
  • Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 88dB
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 20–100W
  • Peak SPL: 96dB
  • Nominal Impedance: 8Ω Compatible
  • Minimum Impedance: 4.0Ω
  • Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 65Hz – 20kHz
  • Bass Extension (-6dB): 60Hz
  • Crossover Frequency: 2.6kHz
  • Cabinet Volume: 8.2L
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 312 x 180 x (250 + 28) mm
  • Net Weight: 6.8kg / pcs
  • Warranty: 3 Years

What You Get

  • 2 x Speakers
  • 2 x Grilles

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3 Years Warranty + 60 Day Returns

K&B Audio are authorised retailers for Wharfedale. Your purchase comes with a 3 Years warranty, expert help on hand and you get 60 day returns window in case you're not 100% happy with the product.

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