Floor standing speaker system Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 2 speakers white oak Review

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 is a Diamond 12 series floorstanding speaker that is the latest incarnation of the Diamond speaker that has been on the market since the 80s. According to Wharfedale, the Diamond 12 speakers embody the best qualities of their predecessors, but technically surpass them. Karl-Heinz Fink, an engineer who has previously worked on Naim, Tannoy, Mission and Q Acoustics, took part in the creation of the new generation models. One of the main features of the Diamond 12 series is the Klarity material of which the cones are made: a mixture of polypropylene and mica is designed to add stiffness to the cones and minimize the effect of “coloring” the sound. In addition, the drivers from Klarity have been given soft mounts, giving them "the highest possible linear response". Another important innovation is the magnetic system with an aluminum wear ring. It is said to reduce the impact of unwanted fluctuations. The domes of the tweeters with a diameter of 25 mm were made from a special fabric film, which is designed to make the highs more open. The company also drew attention to the special design of the cases, which makes it possible to build a deep and voluminous stage. The acoustic cabinets are assembled so that their useful internal volume enhances the performance of the speakers. The layered sandwich design should reduce the cabinet''s impact on overall sound quality and character. According to the developers, this makes the acoustics universal in terms of musical material - so the speakers should be able to cope with any genre. Wharfedale noted that the new series of speakers used fourth-order Linkwitz-Riley crossovers, as well as air-core coils (a solution from the older price category).