Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Wharfedale 11.2 has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale 11.2 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Wharfedale's Diamond 11 Series of Loudspeakers
Diamond 11.2 is a member of Wharfedale's Diamond 11 series of Passive speakers. Diamond 11 is a generation of Wharfedale's long-running Diamond range, one of the most popular budget speaker lines. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Wharfedale Diamond 11 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Wharfedale 11.2 Speaker
Wharfedale 11.2 has a Frequency response range of 48-20k Hz and Power Range of 25-125 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Diamond 11.2 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Diamond 11.2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale 11.2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale 11.2 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Wharfedale 11.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–125 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Diamond 11.2 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Wharfedale 11.2 Back View
Wharfedale 11.2 External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale 11.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14 x 8-3/4 x 12-5/8inch (356.0 x 223.0 x 321.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale 11.2 is approximately 715.8cm2 / 110.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale 11.2, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale 11.2 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale 11.2 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale 11.2 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Wharfedale 11.2 weighs 9.00kg / 19.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Diamond 11.2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale 11.2 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Wharfedale 11.2 comes with 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Wharfedale 11.2 is a bottom-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Wharfedale 11.2 is available in Rosewood, Black, White and Walnut.
Wall Mounting
Diamond 11.2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wharfedale 11.2 come with a Grille?
Diamond 11.2 comes with removable grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Wharfedale 11.2 with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale 11.2?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Diamond 11.2:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles (pre-installed)
- 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- User-feets Manual
- Installation Guide
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale 11.2
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale 11.2
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale 11.2
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.