Wharfedale Diamond 220 Review: Ranked #28 of 90

Last updated: October 1, 2026

The Wharfedale Diamond 220 ranks #28 out of 90 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Wharfedale

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Wharfedale Diamond 220 - ranked #28 of 90 Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.7/5

#28 Wharfedale Diamond 220: $299 per pair Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.

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. Measured bass extension of 117.2Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.9dB.

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.

How it compares: Just above it: Parts Express C-Note - $139 cheaper, 3.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Polk Audio XT15 - $120 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)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions12.4”H x 6.9”W x 8.9”D (315 x 174 x 227 mm)
Drivers5” (130mm) woven Kevlar woofer, 1” (25mm) tweeter
Impedance8 ohms
Sensitivity86.9dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review; 86dB manufacturer specified)
Spinorama Preference Score3.40
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.64
Weight11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, bottom-firing into secondary enclosure
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