Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 is the smaller of two floorstanding loudspeakers in the Diamond 12 series, which is a line of high-performance, low-cost speakers.
The Diamond 12 series features a new composite called Klarity, made from polypropylene, which excels in distortion control, and mica, which improves rigidity and response. The Klarity diaphragms are driven by a substantial, precision-made magnet system with an aluminium compensation ring to minimize the effect of variations in inductance as the voice coil travels. The voice coil is wound on a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin.
The tweeter combines seamlessly with the mid/bass driver via a crossover network using an acoustic LKR 24dB topology, including air core inductors of the type more commonly found in high-end speakers.
In terms of the cabinet, rear-ported enclosure of each model is precisely sized so that the internal volume works in harmony with the drive unit system to deliver the desired sonic result. The cabinet walls are made from sections of wood fibre board of varying thickness, constructed to optimize each speaker's sonic profile.
Other units in the Diamond 12 series include three bookshelf speakers, Diamond 12.0, Diamond 12.1, and Diamond 12.2, a larger floorstander, Diamond 12.4, and a center channel, Diamond 12.C. All are 2- / 2.5-way speakers, unlike the higher-end EVO4 series.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Gorgeous build and finish
- Impressive dynamics and dynamics
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Gorgeous, detailed sound
- Decent stereo imaging
Cons
- Not the most refined
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Specifications
Capacity
Interior Volume
26.6 L
Construction
Colors
Walnut, Black, White, Light Oak
Drivers | Midrange
5" advanced PP Cone
Drivers | Tweeter
1" Textile Dome
Drivers | Woofer
5" advanced PP Cone
Form Factor
Floorstanding loudspeaker
Loudspeaker Type
2.5-way, bass reflex
Dimensions
Size | Depth
320 mm
Size | Height
925 + 50 mm
Size | Width
180 mm
Weight
19.5 kg
Function
Crossover
2.2 kHz
Performance
Frequency Response
45Hz - 20kHz
Impedance
8 ohms
Max Sound Level
102 dB
Power Input
30-150 W
Sensitivity
89 dB
Production
Availability
2020-11
Debut
2020-09
Made In
China
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whathifi[1]
Reviewer score 81%The Wharfedale 12.3 are a 2.5-way design where the upper 13cm driver covers everything from midrange downwards, leaving the second one to reinforce the lows. Both drivers use a cone material called Klarity, a mix of polypropylene and mica, claimed to be light, rigid and well damped.
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Pros
- Gorgeous, detailed sound
- Excellent build quality
- Decent stereo imaging
Cons
- Not the most refined
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References
- ^ Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/wharfedale-diamond-123. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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