Return Of a Modern Classic
Diamond 12i isn’t reinvention; it’s a reaffirmation. Every line, finish, and frequency curve speaks of refinement. Familiar, yet freshly alive, it captures the warmth, rhythm, and realism that made the original so beloved, now presented with greater poise and contemporary grace.
Diamond 12.1i
12.1i’s 130 mm Klarity™ driver and 25 mm tweeter work in concert to produce a broad, open midrange and engaging rhythm. This two-way bookshelf design’s balanced voicing and compact scale make it a natural performer for refined two-channel setups or premium near-field listening.
Tighter. Deeper. Detailed
A revised port system reshapes Diamond’s internal airflow for greater low-frequency composure and control. The result is tighter, more tuneful bass that uncovers newfound agility and texture while preserving the musical warmth and balance that define the Diamond sound.
Crossover To The 12i Side
A Linkwitz-Riley crossover with air-core inductors (rare at this price) delivers seamless driver integration. Tuned for phase accuracy and tonal coherence, it preserves image stability and harmonic balance—as well as producing fast, articulate bass. It’s high-end thinking for low-frequency brilliance.
Brace For Impact
Computer-modelled internal bracing connects opposing cabinet walls to suppress vibration and resonance. So, Diamond 12i plays with both composure and tonal truth, allowing music to emerge in vivid detail. And with a cabinet free from colouration, every note is anchored in clarity and control.
Axis Of Detail
A finely woven polyester dome with high-loss damping coating ensures treble that is extended yet never harsh. Its acoustically flat front plate maintains broad, even dispersion—filling rooms with sparkling detail and natural air without losing tonal balance off-axis.
Diamond Remains Magnetic
Precision-engineered magnet systems use aluminium compensation rings and glass-fibre voice-coil bobbins to maintain stability under pressure. By curbing distortion and intermodulation, Diamond 12i keeps the rhythm tight, the tone pure, and every performance beautifully in sync.
Key Features
12+ Generations of Wharfedale Diamond Speakers since 1982
High-end crossover and driver integration
Ideal for small - medium sized rooms
1 x 5" Bass/Mid and 1 x 1" Tweeter
20 - 100W recommended amplifier power