Diamond 12.2 vs Acoustic Energy AE100²
The AE100²'s sensitivity is 87 dB against the Diamond 12.2's 88 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω, and its low-frequency extension 51 Hz against 50 Hz. Both share ways (2).
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LoudspeakersBookshelf SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$385
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Diamond 12.2
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 is the largest standmount model in the Diamond 12 series, designed for medium to larger rooms and capable 2-channel systems. It uses Wharfedale’s 150mm Klarity mid/bass driver and a 25mm woven polyester/textile dome tweeter, with a bass-reflex cabinet, low-resonance multi-layer construction, and a crossover around 2.0kHz. The model was originally sold as a pair and is positioned as an affordable hi-fi bookshelf speaker with wide dispersion, solid bass extension, and optional bi-wire connectivity on the original version.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 120W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 120W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6.5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 200 × 335 × 285 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, white, walnut, light oak
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 50-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions