Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 – Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)
Room-filling scale with the Diamond warmth and modern control. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 is the flagship floorstander of the Diamond 12 series, designed to deliver deep, controlled bass, an open midrange and smooth treble in a slim, living-room friendly cabinet. With its advanced Klarity driver technology and refined crossover tuning, it offers an immersive stereo image and the kind of effortless dynamics that make both music and movies feel bigger and more lifelike.
- Flagship Diamond 12 floorstander with powerful low-end authority and high sensitivity
- Klarity cones for fast transients, low coloration and natural midrange tone
- Refined soft-dome treble for smooth detail and long-term listening comfort
- Excellent choice for stereo hi-fi and front channels in a premium home cinema
Product Overview
The Diamond 12.4 takes the celebrated Wharfedale Diamond heritage and elevates it with modern driver engineering and a carefully optimised cabinet. Multiple Klarity bass/mid drivers work together to move more air with less distortion, giving the 12.4 the ability to reproduce bass lines and cinematic impact with real authority while maintaining the series’ balanced, musical character.
The cabinet is designed to reduce resonances and keep the drivers working in a stable acoustic environment, while the crossover is voiced to preserve coherence through the midrange—where vocals and most instruments live. The result is a floorstander that sounds substantial and spacious without becoming boomy or aggressive, even in real-world living rooms.
Listening Experience
The Diamond 12.4 offers a full-bodied, spacious and confidently dynamic listening experience. Bass reaches deep with strong control, delivering satisfying weight on electronic music and film soundtracks while keeping bass guitars and kick drums articulate rather than blurred.
The midrange is natural and open, helping vocals sit forward with clarity and believable texture. Treble is smooth and refined, revealing detail and ambience without harshness—ideal for long listening sessions. Imaging is stable with a wide soundstage, giving recordings a convincing sense of scale and placement, especially when the speakers are positioned with a little space from side walls.
Recommended Room Size
With its larger cabinet volume and multiple drivers, the Diamond 12.4 is ideal for medium to large rooms:
- Living rooms where you want full-range sound without a subwoofer
- Open-plan spaces that need more low-end energy and dynamic headroom
- Dedicated listening rooms where soundstage scale and bass extension matter
In smaller rooms, careful placement and toe-in help prevent excessive bass build-up, while in bigger spaces the 12.4’s ability to move air keeps music and films sounding effortless and composed.
Use Cases
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Stereo hi-fi: full-range music listening with impactful bass and smooth treble
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Home cinema fronts: powerful left/right channels that give movies real scale
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2.1 upgrade path: add a sub later for maximum cinema impact, while keeping strong musical balance
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Vinyl systems: natural midrange tone that suits vocals and acoustic recordings
Amplifier Pairing
The Diamond 12.4 is designed to be amplifier-friendly, but it rewards quality power and control:
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Stereo amplification: a solid integrated amplifier will bring out tighter bass, better separation and a more stable soundstage.
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AV receivers: for home cinema, pair with a capable AVR from Onkyo or Integra to ensure clean dynamics and good control at higher volumes.
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System tuning: if your room is lively, slightly warmer electronics can enhance long-term comfort; in more damped rooms, a neutral, dynamic amp will highlight speed and detail.
For best results, use quality speaker cable and allow the speakers some breathing room from rear and side walls, especially if you want the cleanest bass and widest image.
Technical Specifications
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Type: 2.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker
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Drivers: Klarity cone bass/mid drivers + soft dome tweeter
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Cabinet: Slim floorstanding enclosure, tuned for controlled bass and low resonance
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Recommended amplifier power: Use an amplifier with adequate current delivery for floorstanders (refer to manufacturer spec for exact recommended range)
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Maximum power handling: As rated by the manufacturer (refer to official Wharfedale specification for the exact value)
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Connections: Speaker binding posts for standard hi-fi speaker cable terminations
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Placement: Best performance with modest space from walls and careful toe-in for imaging
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Finish: Contemporary Diamond 12 series finishes to integrate into modern interiors
Why Choose the Wharfedale Diamond 12.4?
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 is the natural choice if you want a slim floorstander that delivers real full-range scale, deep bass and a smooth, refined presentation. It combines the Diamond series’ musical warmth with modern driver control, making it equally convincing with streaming, vinyl and home cinema—an excellent anchor for a serious two-channel or multi-channel system.
