Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Bookshelf Speakers
EAN: 6972650924521
Man. Part No.: WH-066195-00A
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Bookshelf Speakers
(Pair)
The true all-rounder, the Wharfedale DIAMOND 12.1 is a traditional standmount (or bookshelf) speaker that embodies the history and performance values of the Wharfedale DIAMOND series.
The perfect ‘affordable’ hi-fi speaker, the DIAMOND 12.1 offers the best of both worlds – compact size with power and detail.
Perfect for 2-channel hi-fi systems, thanks to its intricate performance but also compact and capable for immersive home theatre, the DIAMOND 12.1 is designed and certified to perform, regardless of room size and application.
The DIAMOND 12.1 features a high-performance 130mm (5”) KlarityTM driver for exceptional timing and refined bass. The superb 25mm (1”) woven polyester dome tweeter delivers open and smoothly extended high frequencies.
Klarity affords focus
NEW Klarity™ cone material, formulated from a blend of Polypropylene and mica adds stiffness to reduce flexing, enabling a lightweight cone with high rigidity, low colouration and lightning-fast response.
Low colour and expression
The Klarity™ cone is fitted with a low-damping surround, thereby achieving both low colouration and expressive dynamics. By simulating many different cone shapes and adding ribs to provide further stiffening, a flat response curve was achieved without resorting to a high-damping surround, thereby striking the ideal balance.
A magnet of forces
A precision-made magnet system with an aluminium compensation ring to minimise the effect of variations in inductance as the voice coil travels. This contributes to an absence of distortion and intermodulation generated by the ‘motor system’.
A voice coil beyond this class
The voice coil is wound on a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin highly unusual in speakers at this price level. This has the advantage of not adding eddy currents and delivering greater power handling than an aluminium bobbin, whilst also being much stiffer than the Kapton type associated with this price-class.
DIAMOND highs
The 25mm dome is made from a woven polyester film with a high-loss coating to deliver open and smoothly extended high frequencies. The magnet system and the front plate have been optimised for wide dispersion and uncompressed behaviour. The front plate is flat and exposes the dome as much as possible; only a very short duct on the front plate balances the acoustic load and improves the SPL (sound pressure level) measurement.
A crossover of style
The crossover network uses an acoustic LKR 24dB topology. This includes air-core inductors of the type more commonly found in high-end speakers, selected because they produce the lowest distortion of all inductor types. As the resistance of the coil is higher than a standard laminated steel or ferrite core inductor, the magnetic structure of the mid/bass driver has been modified to compensate, resulting in fast, clean bass with no distortion from the inductor.
Firm and fair
The DIAMOND 12.1 ’s rear-ported enclosure is precisely sized so that the internal volume works in harmony with the drive unit system to deliver the desired sonic result. A multi-layered sandwich design subdues the identifiable characteristics of the cabinet’s ‘sound’. Even the resonant properties of the glue between the layers was measured to determine the optimum combination.
Brace yourself
Inside the cabinet, Intelligent Spot Bracing connects opposite walls with a specific form of the wood brace to achieve an optimal reduction of cabinet resonance. These braces are precisely modelled by computer simulation to improve upon the commonplace ‘figure of eight’ brace, which may simply transfer resonance from one wall to another.
| 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 (in litres) | 8.2L |
| Dimensions ( H x W x D ) | 312 x 180mm x (250+28) mm |
| Net weight | 6.8kg/pcs |
Additional Information
| Promotion | No |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's Part No. | WH-066195-00A |
| EAN | 6972650924521 |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Speaker Award | No |
| awards | No |
| Colour | Black, Walnut, White |
| Features | No |
| Speaker Dimensions | (HxWxD): 312 x 180mm x (250+28) mm |
| Type of Finish | Veneer |
| Type of Tweeter | Soft Dome |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements | 25-100w |
| Number of Drivers | 2 |
| Driver Size | 5,00 |
| Type of Connection | Bi-Wire |
Finance options* to help you afford the product you want!
If your order value is £389.00 or over give us a call to buy on finance.
Please note that not all products are available on finance.
We have two finance options available:
Buy Now Pay 6 Months Later
Buy Now Pay 12 Months Later
Please Note: A minimum 10% deposit is payable up front on credit or debit card on all finance orders.
How to Apply
Applying for finance is simple. All you need to do is call us on 0800 634 4484 during opening hours and we will be able to process your order.
Who is the finance agreement with?
The finance agreement is with Hitachi Consumer Credit, one of the largest money lenders in the UK.
*Finance is available to UK applicants 18 years of age or older and subject to status. Finance is not available for business customers. Prices are correct at time of going to press and are subject to change during the term of this offer without notice. Terms and conditions are available on request. Finance agreements are available on orders between £389 and £10,000 (including VAT and shipping). Please ensure you are able to keep up repayments of any finance package taken.
Now Group UK Ltd trading as Exceptional AV operates under a Consumer Credit Licence, No. 560813.
This licence is issued by The Director General of Fair Trading at the Office of Fair Trading in accordance with the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
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