Wharfedale

Wharfedale Diamond 12.C

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.C lands as a entry-level home audio speaker, built around Home Audio Speakers.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No active (powered)
Score profile

Where the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C wins and loses

Scored against the home audio speakers class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design

Weight (each)8.5 kg
Head to head

Wharfedale Diamond 12.C vs Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
Wharfedale Diamond 12.CReference Premiere RP-500SA II
 WharfedaleWharfedale Diamond 12.CThis pageKlipschReference Premiere RP-500SA II
Overall score50 /10050 /100
Who it's for

Is the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C 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 Wharfedale Diamond 12.C worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other home audio speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Wharfedale Diamond 12.C?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the home audio speakers class.

How does it compare to the Diamond SW150 Subwoofer?

The Diamond SW150 Subwoofer scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.