Diamond 12.1i vs Diamond 12.1
The Diamond 12.1 matches the Diamond 12.1i on sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (8Ω), low-frequency extension (65 Hz), and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i is a compact 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker designed for affordable hi-fi listening, with a focus on controlled bass, open mids, and wide dispersion. It uses Wharfedale’s 5-inch Klarity mid/bass driver, a 1-inch textile dome tweeter, and a Linkwitz-Riley crossover with air-core inductors. The 12.1i is the refreshed 12i version of the Diamond 12.1, featuring improved cabinet tuning, revised internal damping, tighter manufacturing tolerances, and updated finishes.
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The Diamond 12.1 matches the Diamond 12.1i on sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (8Ω), low-frequency extension (65 Hz), and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
The Diamond 12.0i's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Diamond 12.1i's 88 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and ways (2).
The Diamond 12.2 matches the Diamond 12.1i on sensitivity (88 dB), impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (20 kHz), and ways (2).
The CM1's sensitivity is 84 dB against the Diamond 12.1i's 88 dB and its woofer 5.12" against 5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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