The Wharfedale Diamond line on Speaker Ranking spans 5 generations and 15 models, from the Wharfedale Diamond 220 and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 to the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0i, Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i and Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i. Ratings run from 2.8/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 6 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Diamond 220 to Diamond 11.1
The Wharfedale Diamond 11.1 replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 220. Both rate 3.7/5.
| Spec | Diamond 220 | Diamond 11.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” (130mm) woven Kevlar woofer, 1” (25mm) tweeter | 1x 1” textile dome tweeter, 1x 5” woven Kevlar woofer |
| Sensitivity | 86.9dB | 87dB |
| Weight | 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.81 kg) each |
Diamond 11.1 to Diamond 12.1
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 11.1. It rates higher, 3.9/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Diamond 11.1 | Diamond 12.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1x 1” textile dome tweeter, 1x 5” woven Kevlar woofer | 5” advanced polypropylene cone woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 84dB |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.81 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
Diamond 12.1 to Diamond 12.1i
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Diamond 12.1 | Diamond 12.1i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” advanced polypropylene cone woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter | 5” Klarity polypropylene cone woofer, 1” woven polyester dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 84dB | 88dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61Hz | 65Hz |
Diamond 9.1 to Diamond 10.1
The Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. It rates higher, 3.3/5 against 2.8/5.
| Spec | Diamond 9.1 | Diamond 10.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6.5” Kevlar cone woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter | 1x 1” soft dome tweeter, 1x 4.9” woven Kevlar woofer |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 86dB |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) (good version), 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) (bad version) each | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) each |
Diamond 12.0 to Diamond 12.0i
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.0i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0. It rates higher, 3.2/5 against 3.1/5.
| Spec | Diamond 12.0 | Diamond 12.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” textile soft dome tweeter, 4” Klarity polypropylene and mica cone woofer | 1x 1” woven polyester dome tweeter, 1x 4” Klarity polypropylene woofer |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 87dB |
Diamond 12.3 to Diamond 12.3i
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Diamond 12.3 | Diamond 12.3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” textile soft dome tweeter, two 5” Klarity composite woofers | 1x 1” textile dome tweeter, 2x 5” Klarity woofers |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 89dB |
Diamond 12.4 to Diamond 12.4i
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 4.1/5.
| Spec | Diamond 12.4 | Diamond 12.4i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” textile soft dome tweeter, two 6.5” Klarity composite woofers | 1x 1” woven polyester dome tweeter, 2x 6.5” Klarity polypropylene woofers |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V @ 1m) | 89dB |
Diamond 12.C to Diamond 12.Ci
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Diamond 12.C | Diamond 12.Ci |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” textile dome tweeter, 2x 5” woven Kevlar woofers | 1” textile dome tweeter, 2x 5” advanced polypropylene woofers |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | 90dB |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Wharfedale Diamond are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 5 generations of the Wharfedale Diamond, from the Wharfedale Diamond 220 and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 to the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0i, Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i and Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.9/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1?
The Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. It is rated 3.3/5, against 2.8/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.0i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0. It is rated 3.2/5, against 3.1/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.0.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.9/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.1/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4.
What replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci replaced the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C.