Wharfedale

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i lands as a solid mid-range home audio speaker, built around Floorstanding.

55/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Floorstanding
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Why we rate it

  • Above-average drivers per speaker
  • Scores 55/100
  • No active (powered)
Score profile

Where the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i wins and loses

Scored against the home audio speakers class
DriversOverallValue825555
Drivers
82
Overall spec score
55
Value position
55
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Form factor

Form factorFloorstanding

Drivers

Drivers per speaker3

More specs

FloorstandingYes
Head to head

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i vs Polk Audio Polk Audio Monitor XT20

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DriversOverallValue
Wharfedale Diamond 12.3iPolk Audio Monitor XT20
 WharfedaleWharfedale Diamond 12.3iThis pagePolk AudioPolk Audio Monitor XT20
Overall score55 /100Better50 /100
Form factorFloorstanding
Who it's for

Is the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i 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.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other home audio speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3i?

Its drivers per speaker stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.

How does it compare to the Klipsch R-50PM?

The Klipsch R-50PM scores 57/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.