Wharfedale
Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers
A entry-level pick in the home audio speakers line-up, with Bookshelf up front.
45/100
Bookshelf2-wayWalnutPairtextile domepolypropylene
£249best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 45/100
- Built for the job
- No active (powered)
- Below-average woofer count
Score profile
Scored against the home audio speakers classWhere the Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Form factor
Form factorBookshelf
Sold asPair
Drivers
N-way design2
Tweeter count1
Tweeter typetextile dome
Woofer count1
Woofer materialpolypropylene
Drivers per speaker2
Design
FinishWalnut
More specs
BookshelfYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDiamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers vs Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II
Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf SpeakersReference Premiere RP-600M II
| WharfedaleDiamond 12.1i Bookshelf SpeakersThis page | KlipschReference Premiere RP-600M II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45 /100 | 45 /100 |
| Form factor | Bookshelf | Bookshelf |
| Way | 2 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable home audio speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active (powered), in which case a higher-tier home audio speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 45/100 against other home audio speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Diamond 12.1i Bookshelf Speakers?
Its overall 45/100 rating against the rest of the home audio speakers class.
How does it compare to the KEF Q1 Meta?
The KEF Q1 Meta scores 50/100 versus this one at 45/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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