Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 (Pair) Bookshelf speakers

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, An excellent entry into high-fidelity soundIf you’relooking to put together a high-quality stereo system on a budget, I recommend giving the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 speakers a look. Wharfedale’s Diamond series has long been known for balanced, revealing sound at affordable prices. Theseare the largest bookshelf speakers in the lineup, so they offer a bit more bass than the other models. The rear-firing ports also help round out low frequencies, making these impressively potent speakers when paired with a good amplifier.New woofer designThe Diamond 12.2speakersare a complete redesign from the previous generation. The 6-1/2″Klarity™ woofer is a mica-infused polypropylene cone. What does thatmean? Polypropylene is very light, so it responds quickly to the audio signals— important for any speaker to reproduce music accurately.Mica is a mineral that adds stiffness to the polypropylene. That keeps the woofer from losing its shape, which can cause distortion. Combined with the 1″soft-dome tweeter, these new Klarity woofersoffer sound that’s impressively accurate and smooth.Save your bookshelves for booksThe industry calls this category of speakers”bookshelf speakers.” But that doesn’t mean the 12.2s are meant to be placed onbookshelves. Instead, I recommend putting them on a solid pair ofspeaker standsto position the tweeters at ear-height and reduce vibrations that can color the sound.Part of a complete Wharfedale surround sound systemTheWharfedale Diamond 12 Seriesfeatures an array of speakers that are voice-matched for compatibility in an immersive surround sound system:floor-standing speakersfor front left and right channelsbookshelf speakersfor front, rear, or surround channelscenter channel speakersfor clear dialogueGot wire?Most speakers don’t include any. Read our article aboutchoosing and installing speaker wire.Shop our selection ofspeaker wire.READ LESSProduct highlights:1″ soft dome tweeter (woven polyester)6-1/2″ Klarity™ woofer (polypropylene and mica)bass reflex design (rear port)frequency response: 50-20,000 Hz (±3dB)sensitivity: 88 dBnominal impedance: 8 ohmsminimum impedance 4 ohmsrecommended amplifier power: 20-120 wattsdual five-way binding post speaker terminals allow bi-wiring and bi-ampingremovable grilles7-7/8″W x 13-1/4″H x 12-3/8″Dweight: 18.1 lbs. eachWhat’s in the box:Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 owner’s manual2 Bookshelf loudspeakers2 Grilles4 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)8 Self-adhesive rubber feetUser’s Manual

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