Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci

Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci – Center Channel Speaker

Dedicated centre speaker engineered for clear and natural dialogue. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci is a passive 2-way centre channel loudspeaker designed to anchor the front of your home cinema system with articulate voice reproduction, refined tonal balance and seamless integration with Diamond 12i series speakers. Crafted with quality drivers and a carefully tuned enclosure, it delivers engaging movie and TV sound with clarity and presence.

• 2-way passive centre speaker for home theatre systems
• Dual 130 mm Klarity™ polypropylene mid/bass drivers
• 25 mm textile dome tweeter for smooth treble response
• Compact design ideal for dialogue-centric sound

Product Overview

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci uses a pair of 130 mm advanced polypropylene drivers coupled with a 25 mm textile dome tweeter to deliver natural, articulate midrange and smooth high frequencies. Its sealed-box cabinet construction is engineered to minimise resonances, while the internal bracing and optimized damping contribute to controlled, balanced sound — particularly important for accurately reproducing speech and soundtracks in home cinema layouts.

Listening Experience

Designed specifically for the centre channel role, the Diamond 12.Ci produces clear, intelligible dialogue and coherent front soundstage integration. Vocal clarity remains high even during complex scenes, while musical and ambient effects blend smoothly into your surround system. Its tonal balance ensures voices are anchored to the screen without sounding forward or aggressive.

Recommended Room Size

The Diamond 12.Ci is best suited to small to medium rooms as part of a surround sound system, where it can deliver focused dialogue and enhanced cinematic presence without overpowering the other channels.

Use Cases

• Home cinema setups: clear centre channel performance for movies and series
• 5.1 / 7.1 surround systems: perfectly complements Diamond 12i left/right speakers
• Dialogue-centric playback: precise vocal reproduction
• TV sound enhancement: improved clarity over built-in speakers

Technical Specifications

• Type: 2-way passive centre channel speaker
• Drivers: 2 × 130 mm Klarity™ mid/bass cones; 25 mm textile dome tweeter
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 90 Hz – 20 kHz
• Bass Extension (-6 dB): 80 Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.2 kHz
• Sensitivity (2.83 V @ 1 m): 90 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω compatible
• Minimum Impedance: 4 Ω
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 – 120 W
• Peak SPL: 96 dB
• Cabinet Volume: 8.7 L
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 180 × 480 × (180 + 28) mm
• Weight: 8.5 kg

Why Choose Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci?

The Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci centre speaker delivers engaging voice clarity and balanced sound that enhances the front soundstage of your home cinema system. Its refined driver set and compact design make it an excellent match for Diamond 12i series speakers, ensuring cohesive tonal integrity and immersive cinematic presentations.