Wharfedale Diamond 220 Specifications and Review

Last updated: September 8, 2026

The Wharfedale Diamond 220 ranks #28 out of 87 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Wharfedale

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Wharfedale Diamond 220 - ranked #28 of 87 Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.7/5
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Pros: Amir found the on-axis response smooth once the grille is removed, calling grille removal “a huge improvement” since the stock grille caused unusually strong comb filtering around 5kHz. Good horizontal dispersion from the waveguide-loaded tweeter and controlled distortion. After some EQ (a room mode filter and treble shelf), the reviewer called it “a truly hifi speaker” where “every audiophile track…sounded very good,” and said he was “happy to recommend” it for the budget class.

Cons: Response rolls off below 200Hz, so a subwoofer is recommended for full-range use. Some port rattling was noted at high volumes, traced to vibration rather than the woofer itself. Best performance requires removing the grille and applying the reviewer’s EQ filters. Discontinued, with only limited remaining stock available direct from Wharfedale. Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: Parts Express C-Note - $139 cheaper, 3.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Polk Audio XT15 - $140 cheaper, 0.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)58.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)117.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Dimensions12.4"H x 6.9"W x 8.9"D (315 x 174 x 227 mm)
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers5" (130mm) woven Kevlar woofer, 1" (25mm) tweeter
Impedance8 ohms
Sensitivity86.9dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review; 86dB manufacturer specified)
Weight11.7 lbs / 5.3 kg each
Woofer Cabinetported, bottom-firing into secondary enclosure
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