Unboxing: Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speaker
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- Join Daniel as he unboxes the new Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speaker.
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The more compact of the Wharfedale DIAMOND 12 series floorstanding options, the DIAMOND 12.3 loses none of the accuracy and musicality of the standmount (bookshelf) options. With enhanced presence and power, the DIAMOND 12.3 is refined and the perfect, affordable floorstanding speaker for 2-channel hi-fi systems, or as the front pair of a seriously impressive home theatre system.
Configured in a 2.5 way system with exception crossover technology, the DIAMOND 12.3 utilises dual 130mm (5”) KlarityTM drivers for impactful yet refined mid-range and bass frequencies, while the 25mm (1”) dome tweeter delivers open and smoothly extended high frequencies.
Klarity affords focus
NEW Klarity™ cone material, formulated from a blend of Polypropylene and mica adds stiffness to reduce flexing, enabling a lightweight cone with high rigidity, low colouration and lightning-fast response.
Low colour and expression
The Klarity™ cone is fitted with a low-damping surround, thereby achieving both low colouration and expressive dynamics. By simulating many different cone shapes and adding ribs to provide further stiffening, a flat response curve was achieved without resorting to a high-damping surround, thereby striking the ideal balance.
A magnet of forces
A precision-made magnet system with an aluminium compensation ring to minimise the effect of variations in inductance as the voice coil travels. This contributes to an absence of distortion and intermodulation generated by the ‘motor system’.
A voice coil beyond this class
The voice coil is wound on a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin highly unusual in speakers at this price level. This has the advantage of not adding eddy currents and delivering greater power handling than an aluminium bobbin, whilst also being much stiffer than the Kapton type associated with this price-class.
DIAMOND highs
The 25mm dome is made from a woven polyester film with a high-loss coating to deliver open and smoothly extended high frequencies. The magnet system and the front plate have been optimised for wide dispersion and uncompressed behaviour. The front plate is flat and exposes the dome as much as possible; only a very short duct on the front plate balances the acoustic load and improves the SPL (sound pressure level) measurement.
A crossover of style
The crossover network uses an acoustic LKR 24dB topology. This includes air-core inductors of the type more commonly found in high-end speakers, selected because they produce the lowest distortion of all inductor types. As the resistance of the coil is higher than a standard laminated steel or ferrite core inductor, the magnetic structure of the mid/bass driver has been modified to compensate, resulting in fast, clean bass with no distortion from the inductor.
Firm and fair
The DIAMOND 12.1 ’s rear-ported enclosure is precisely sized so that the internal volume works in harmony with the drive unit system to deliver the desired sonic result. A multi-layered sandwich design subdues the identifiable characteristics of the cabinet’s ‘sound’. Even the resonant properties of the glue between the layers was measured to determine the optimum combination.
Brace yourself
Inside the cabinet, Intelligent Spot Bracing connects opposite walls with a specific form of the wood brace to achieve an optimal reduction of cabinet resonance. These braces are precisely modelled by computer simulation to improve upon the commonplace ‘figure of eight’ brace, which may simply transfer resonance from one wall to another.
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Hi, just wanted to say kudos for answering our fellow audio enthusiasts questions here.
Keep up the good work.
Where the best place at the back of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speakers to wire them bottom or top as getting a Subwoofer soon. Thank you.
I just ordered a pair of white 12.3 from crutchfield for $600 new. Hope they deliver the goods. But made in China worries me.
No worries my dude, Wharfedale always punches above their class in terms of build quality. You'll be amazed at how well built these are, let me know how they sound.
How did you get a pair for $ 600?
How do the Diamond 12.3 compare to Dali Oberon 5 or 7s? I believe they are a similar price point.
Haven't heard the Dali so I have absolutely no idea.
Could you tell what is the difference between those 12.3 and diamond 230 which are nearly half the price cheaper ? I couldn't tell myself comparing specs. Thanks
The Diamond 230 is a much older model (from 2015) with completely different sound and engineering. Having not heard them for myself I can't tell you about how they actually sound when compared to each other.
@@living_entertainment Thank you 👍😀
Hi, I have these speakers, but have a tear in the cone. How can I repair the tear or access the inside of the speaker to replace the cone?
We would recommend taking them to your nearest service agent rather then trying to repair them yourself.
Hi
I enjoy your reviews. Do you think the synergy between the Wharfedale 12.3 Diamonds and Audiolab 6000a would work.
Absolutely, I installed that very system last week at someone's home. Sounds excellent!
@@living_entertainment Thank you so much for answering. I'm contemplating replacing a pair of Monitor Audio RS6. Not sure as if to get the 12.3 or Evo 4.3. I'm thinking value for money.
@@glencooper2295 The 12.3 have better bass, the 4.3 are a more airy listen. I think the Diamonds are better suited to a wider range of music however.
@@living_entertainment Thank you.
Does this speaker need sub woofers. If not than why.
Depends on the size of the room and the sort of music your listening too.
Are these powered speakers or would I need to get a separate amplifier/integrated phono amp separately? Thinking of pairing with just a turntable and phono stage.
These are passive speakers so you will need an amplifier.
@@living_entertainment Gotcha, thanks so much for the quick reply and the great video!
Does a denon x2700h work well with them?
We aren't a Denon dealer so its not a combination we have tried.
Looking to see if you match these with the rotel a11 tribute.
We aren't a big fan of pairing the A11 Tribute up with the Diamond range unfortunately, the synergy between components just isn't there. The Wharfedale Lintons and Evo 4.1/4.2 do pair up nicely with it though.
What about the Marantz PM6007?
Will there be a good synergy?
@@KKats-dt2tq They do sound pretty good with the PM6007 if your looking for a more laid back sound, absolutely.