Wharfedale Diamond 12.2i Bookshelf Speaker

Since its launch in 2020, the Wharfedale DIAMOND 12 Series has received widespread praise as a standard for performance and value in aﬀordable hi-ﬁ speakers. After over ﬁve years of consistent success, awards, and positive reviews from audio enthusiasts and critics alike, the DIAMOND 12 Series has established itself as one of the most enduring and best-selling speaker series.

Now, Wharfedale is excited to introduce the updated DIAMOND 12i Series. This new series features luxurious, modern ﬁnishes and subtle acoustic improvements that build on the strong foundation of the original design.

The DIAMOND 12 Series raised the bar in its category for sound quality, design, and musical engagement. Today, Wharfedale’s in-house team has further developed the series, focusing not on reinventing but on reﬁning and improving.
The series now includes three beautiful new ﬁnishes that complement modern interiors:

All-Black: A deep, rich semi-matte ﬁnish that oﬀers a sleek, contemporary look—subtle and sophisticated.

Classic Walnut with Semi-Matte Black Baﬄe: A timeless classic reimagined, blending the natural warmth of walnut with a clean, contrasting baﬄe for a premium appearance.

Stone Grey: A striking modern option that suits minimalist styles and stands out.

Known for quality, aﬀordability, and exceptional build quality, the Wharfedale Diamond series has always prioritised ﬁt and ﬁnish. The new luxurious ﬁnishes enhance the loudspeaker’s premium look and feel, matching its impressive sound performanced

Along with the aesthetic upgrade, Wharfedale’s engineering team revisited the speaker’s internals, paying special attention to bass port tuning and airﬂow control. Small but signiﬁcant changes to the port design and internal damping have improved bass clarity and low-frequency control—especially in real-world environments. Listeners will notice the diﬀerence.

The DIAMOND 12i mid/bass driver cones remain unchanged and are made from Klarity™, a special blend of polypropylene and mica that provides excellent stiﬀness and low distortion. This results in a cone that is lightweight, well-damped, and very responsive, delivering natural, expressive dynamics and precise transient response.

A low-damping surround enhances the cone’s eﬃciency and dynamic range, while ribbed shaping and proﬁle simulation ensure a smooth, linear frequency response without added distortion.