Diamond 12.3 vs Acoustic Energy AE109²
The AE109²'s sensitivity is 89 dB against the Diamond 12.3's 88 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω, and its woofer 5.12" against 5". Both share ways (2.5).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$798
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About the Diamond 12.3
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 is an affordable 2.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for 2-channel hi-fi. It uses dual 5-inch Klarity mid/bass drivers and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter in a rear-ported cabinet, aiming for a balanced, refined presentation with smooth highs, controlled bass, and easy room placement.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 45 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 30W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2.5-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.2 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 178 × 975 × 348 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.5 kg (43 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, wood-grain vinyl
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 45-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions