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Wharfedale Speakers: Diamond 12.3 Floor (Single) $699, Diamond 12.0 (Pair)

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Adorama has select Wharfedale Speakers on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free.

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  • Bookshelves:
    • Wharfedale Diamond 12.0 4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (pair) $229
    • Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 6.5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (pair) $399
    • Wharfedale EVO4.1 5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (pair) $549
  • Centers:
  • Floorstanding
    • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Dual 5" 2.5-Way Tower (Single) $699
  • Surround:

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Product Name: Wharfedale Diamond 12.0 4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker, Pair, Black
Product Description: About Wharfedale Diamond 12.0
For limited time only, save 34% on the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0 dropping from $349.00 to $229.00 when you buy this item at Adorama.com and Shipping is free! The Wharfedale Diamond 12.0 also comes in Wharfedale 6.5" 2.5-Way Floor Standing Speaker Pair Black W/ Bookshelf/ Channel.
In the early 1980s, Wharfedale created the blueprint for modern 'budget' hi-fi speakers when it made the first-ever DIAMOND. Through successive generations, the Wharfedale DIAMOND has remained the most famous name in budget hi-fi speakers worldwide. The launch of a new DIAMOND range is always a major hi-fi event and this campaign will introduce the latest generation of DIAMOND loudspeakers to the world.
The Wharfedale DIAMOND line is "one of the most successful speaker ranges of all time" (according to What Hi-Fi?). It's also one of the most enduring - there have been Wharfedale DIAMOND speakers on the market for the past 38 years, updated from one generation to the next.
Many DIAMOND models have won awards over the years - since the turn of the millennium, the DIAMOND 8 Series, DIAMOND 9 Series, DIAMOND 10 Series and DIAMOND 200 Series have all yielded What Hi-Fi? Award-winners.
But the all new DIAMOND 12 Series is the best DIAMOND range yet! Developed in collaboration with Karl-Heinz Fink - one of the most successful loudspeaker designers on the planet. Classic DIAMOND price points, industrial design that's cool and contemporary yet still distinctly Wharfedale, and sound that delivers a new 'budget' benchmark through exceptional acoustic design and engineering.
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Klarity Affords Focus
NEW Klarity cone material, formulate from a blend of Polypropylene and mica adds stiffness to reduce flexing, enabling a lightweight cone with high rigidity, low coloration and lightning-fast response
Low Color and Expression
The Klarity cone is fitted with a low-damping surround, thereby achieving both low coloration and expressive dynamics. By simulating many different cone shapes and adding ribs to provide further
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The Diamond 12.3 are $1000/pair at multiple retailers. $699 for a single is not a good deal.
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I bought 12.0, 12.2 and 12.c for my home theater. They were "ok" at best. I tried for a month on my Denon, they did not please me. My old KEF Q350s are significantly more dynamic and gave me better movie experience than the 12.2.

They are good for Music. Vocals are buttery but bit forward. Good bass. Not dynamic.
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This is my issue with speakers and buying online. There's virtually no physical store besides BB magnolia to try out speakers - and I haven't seen the same speakers in BB when I've looked. Even then the speaker set might sound different in your listening area but at least you'd have an idea of the sound. If returns are free online then I have no issue but where would that be? Maybe buying 2 bookshelf's to start is an idea but I can't see not being able to try out a speaker set and throwing thousands away on someone else's impression. Is there a good return policy for any stores online or a physical store with reasonable prices?
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01-24-2023 at 07:32 PM.
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These are very good prices. Wish it was earlier ended up buying Polk Reserve R100s.
Wharfdale Diamond 12.2 walnut/brown was my other competing choice.
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01-25-2023 at 09:20 AM.
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The Diamond 12.3 are $1000/pair at multiple retailers. $699 for a single is not a good deal.
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The Diamond 12.3 are $1000/pair at multiple retailers. $699 for a single is not a good deal.
Cruchfield was selling a pr for 599 so definitely not good
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01-25-2023 at 12:17 PM.
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I bought 12.0, 12.2 and 12.c for my home theater. They were "ok" at best. I tried for a month on my Denon, they did not please me. My old KEF Q350s are significantly more dynamic and gave me better movie experience than the 12.2.

They are good for Music. Vocals are buttery but bit forward. Good bass. Not dynamic.
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01-25-2023 at 12:55 PM.
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I have the Diamond 12.2 and it sounds really nice.

I also have the Polk Reserve R200 and they are a bit more open sounding in the top end, but I think the Diamond 12.2 are easier to work with in terms of positioning (soft dome tweeter vs. ring radiator) and are more forgiving of poor recordings while also being fairly neutral.
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Wharfdale budget speakers are Crap. These ve no bass.

Save your money and buy cheaper & better Sonys instead
I've had multiple Wharfedale Diamond series speakers and they blow the Sony Core series out of the water in my opinion.

I'm not saying the Sony Cores are terrible, but they have a really exaggerated treble spike for my taste.
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I bought 12.0, 12.2 and 12.c for my home theater. They were "ok" at best. I tried for a month on my Denon, they did not please me. My old KEF Q350s are significantly more dynamic and gave me better movie experience than the 12.2.

They are good for Music. Vocals are buttery but bit forward. Good bass. Not dynamic.
This is my issue with speakers and buying online. There's virtually no physical store besides BB magnolia to try out speakers - and I haven't seen the same speakers in BB when I've looked. Even then the speaker set might sound different in your listening area but at least you'd have an idea of the sound. If returns are free online then I have no issue but where would that be? Maybe buying 2 bookshelf's to start is an idea but I can't see not being able to try out a speaker set and throwing thousands away on someone else's impression. Is there a good return policy for any stores online or a physical store with reasonable prices?
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How are these as monitors for playing back electric guitar recordings?
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How are these as monitors for playing back electric guitar recordings?
Like to use in a studio or for producing music?

I would get a powered monitor speaker by Kali Audio at a similar price point:

These are designed for playing back music on a hi-fi system at home.
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How are these as monitors for playing back electric guitar recordings?
Here is best review of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 (5" driver) sale price $299:

https://youtu.be/YHD7h66SMPE

My take away from that review, these seem great, paired with sub (speakers with 100Hz crossover) and will be even better; but in my opinion price could be even better, like another $20-$50 off then I would say they would be a truly SLICK deal.
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Like to use in a studio or for producing music?

I would get a powered monitor speaker by Kali Audio at a similar price point:

These are designed for playing back music on a hi-fi system at home.
Yea, for producing music (as a bedroom guitarist). I have a scarlett 2i2 and been looking for a nice set of speakers/monitors that would playback my electric guitar without a lot of EQ modification.
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Wharfdale budget speakers are Crap. These ve no bass.

Save your money and buy cheaper & better Sonys instead
agreed- i bought the 12.3 towers for 600 and returned them- sound was shitty
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