Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers Pair

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers Pair deliver clear, balanced high-fidelity sound with rich midrange and tight, controlled bass, perfect for two-channel hi-fi systems or compact home audio setups. These elegantly finished speakers feature a 130 mm Klarity™ mid/bass driver and smooth 25 mm textile dome tweeter for natural detail and wide dispersion, plus a low-resonance cabinet and refined crossover for reduced distortion and improved clarity. With a frequency response from approximately 65 Hz–20 kHz and easy amplifier compatibility, they offer musical performance and modern style at an exceptional value.

Close-up of a Wharfedale Diamond 12i Klarity speaker driver with radial ribs

At the Core: Klarity™ Cone Technology

The DIAMOND 12i mid/bass drivers retain their proven design, featuring cones made from Klarity™—a proprietary blend of polypropylene and mica that delivers high rigidity with minimal distortion. This carefully engineered material creates a cone that is lightweight, well-controlled, and highly responsive, producing natural dynamics, expressive detail, and accurate transient performance. A low-damping surround improves efficiency and dynamic headroom, while the ribbed cone geometry and advanced profile modelling ensure a smooth, linear frequency response free from unwanted coloration.

Incremental Acoustic Enhancements

Under the direction of Wharfedale's Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, together with senior engineers Dan Bailey, Ornellas, and Oliver Davies, the bass system was meticulously reworked through months of development. This process combined extensive empirical testing and critical listening with advanced measurement techniques, including laser interferometry, comprehensive anechoic and in-room analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to evaluate airflow behaviour and pressure within the port.

Exploded view diagram showing the internal components of a Wharfedale Diamond 12i bass driver

Exploded view of a Wharfedale Diamond 12i bookshelf speaker showing the cabinet, drivers, and port tube

Low-Resonance Cabinet Design

Each cabinet uses an advanced multi-layer sandwich construction to minimise panel resonance and unwanted distortion. Even the bonding materials between layers are acoustically evaluated to ensure optimal damping performance. Internally, precisely placed, computer-designed bracing links opposing cabinet panels to suppress vibration without transferring it between surfaces. The result is a rigid enclosure that supports the powerful, controlled, and confident sound character of the Diamond 12i series.

Key Features

Luxurious New Finishes
Sleek all-Black, Classic Walnut with black baffle, and Stone Grey options for modern aesthetics.
Enhanced Bass Clarity
Optimised port tuning and internal damping for tighter, more controlled low frequencies.
Klarity™ Cone Technology
Lightweight, low-distortion mid/bass drivers for natural dynamics and precise sound.
25mm Textile Dome Tweeter
Smooth, extended treble with excellent off-axis performance.
High-Quality Crossover
Linkwitz-Riley design with air-core inductors for seamless driver integration.
Low-Resonance Cabinet
Multi-layered construction and intelligent bracing for reduced distortion and authoritative sound.

General Specifications

Brand	Wharfedale
Speaker Type	Bookshelf Speaker
Speaker Special Features	2-Way Speaker Design, Magnetic Grille, Tweeter with Waveguide
Enclosure type	bass reflex
Frequency Response	65Hz-20kHz
Power	20-100W (Recommended Amplifier Power
Woofer Size	5"
Woofer Bass Driver Size (mm)	130mm
Mid/Bass Driver	5-inch (130mm) Klarity™
Tweeter	1-inch (25mm) Textile Dome
Impedance (Ω)	8Ω Compatible
Sensitivity	88dB
Item Sold As	Pair
Crossover Frequency	2.6kHz
Warranty	Australian Manufacturer Warranty

Dimension

Product Dimension (H×W×D) mm	312 × 180 × 278 mm
Product Weight (Kg)	6.8 kg (ea)

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Your complete credit card number cannot be viewed by Digital Cinema or any outside party.
All transactions are performed under 128 Bit SSL Certificate.
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eWAY is an authorised third party processor for all the major Australian banks. eWAY at no time touches your funds; all monies are directly transferred from your credit card to the merchant account held by Digital Cinema.

Delivery Charges

Digital Cinema will refund all delivery charges in the event an item has to be returned due to a fault or damage and no replacement items can be found. Delivery refund will only be approved within 14 days of purchase and all original packaging, accessories and manuals are included.

Consumer Guarantees and Your Rights Under the Australian Consumer Law

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