In this review, we will be comparing Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Wharfedale
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer
- 40-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:22.40kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 45-1/2" x 8" x 15-1/4" ( 1156.0 x 200.0 x 388.0mm )
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer
- 40-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:22.27kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 45-1/2" x 10-1/2" x 14-15/16" ( 1156.0 x 267.0 x 380.0mm )
Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i are members of Wharfedale's Diamond 12 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Wharfedale Diamond 12 Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Diamond 12.4 features a 1" Textile Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2100Hz. On the other hand, the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Mica-infused polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i has exactly the same frequency range of 40-20k Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i has the same power range of 30-200 watts.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Wharfedale Diamond 12.4's and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i's external dimensions. Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 has external dimensions of 1156.0 x 200.0 x 388.0mm ( 45-1/2 x 8 x 15-1/4inch) whereas Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i has external dimensions of 1156.0 x 267.0 x 380.0mm ( 45-1/2inch x 10-1/2inch x 14-15/16inch ) .
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 is approximately 776.0cm2 / 120.3inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i is approximately 1014.6cm2 / 157.3inch2. The Diamond 12.4 requires 24% less surface area than the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 weighs 22.40kg / 49.3lbs and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i weighs 22.27kg / 49lbs. This makes the Diamond 12.4 1% heavier than the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i.
Here is a comparison of how Diamond 12.4 and Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Diamond 12.4:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet (w/ locking collars)
- 2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation pucks
- Users Manual
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i?
Here are the items that come with the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 8 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 8 Isolation pucks
- Eight M6x25mm phillips-head screws
- User's Manual
 Base Surface Area |
776cm2
vs
1014cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1298USD
vs
1498USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 |
Wharfedale Diamond 12.4i |
| Brand |
Wharfedale |
Wharfedale |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30-200 watts |
30-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
5 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
40-20k Hz |
40-20k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Mica-infused polypropylene |
Mica-infused polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
2100Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1156.0mm (45.5") |
1156.0mm (45.5") |
| Width |
200.0mm (7.9") |
267.0mm (10.5") |
| Depth |
388.0mm (15.3") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
22.40kg (49.3lbs) |
22.27kg (49lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
|
| Finish |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
MDF/Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |