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Wharfedale Diamond 220 (Black)
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£129
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£149
from 22/07/20 to 25/08/20.
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"Want to know what the best sounding budget speakers on the market are? Easy, its Wharfedales brand-new Diamond 220s." What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision magazine, 5-star review.
The legend continues
It was back in 1981 when the Wharfedale Diamond first redefined expectations of small speakers. The original model proved that a small speaker didn't necessarily need to sound 'small', that a budget speaker could sound full-bodied without being intrusive. The latest Diamond 220 follows on from the highly successful 121 model and has already received an excited response.
New cabinet for improved sound
New to the Wharfedale Diamond 220 is a sandwich cabinet design. Rather than the simple chipboard and MDF used by the previous Diamond 121, the new 220 uses particle board sandwiched by MDF on either side. This gives superb rigidity and damping properties, helping to further reduce the already low levels of distortion. A further benefit is the smooth MDF construction provides a cleaner surface for the veneer; meaning a smoother finish all round.
Ported design
Also new is the gloss finished baffle, making the speakers far more pleasing to the eye. As before, the 220 ports the bass via an integral plinth, rather than the more usual front or rear holes. This not only provides a more efficient and even bass output but also makes the speaker easier to place: you don't have to take wall positioning into account.
New drive units, class-leading sound
The bass driver is formed from woven Kevlar with ribs for added rigidity, but has a revised magnet system for tighter control of the sound. Vocals still sound incredibly realistic, and the bass is upbeat and never lags. At the other end of the scale the treble unit is surrounded by a deeply dished waveguide. This helps to improve the imaging and 'width' of sound, making it easier to pick out individual instruments, as well as providing loads of detail. Put together, the overall sound quality is still fantastically well-balanced.
With its latest upgrades the Wharfedale Diamond 220 has truly come of age. If ever there was an argument for evolution over revolution in speaker design, a listen to the Diamond 220 proves the case for the former - and then some!
The legend continues
It was back in 1981 when the Wharfedale Diamond first redefined expectations of small speakers. The original model proved that a small speaker didn't necessarily need to sound 'small', that a budget speaker could sound full-bodied without being intrusive. The latest Diamond 220 follows on from the highly successful 121 model and has already received an excited response.
New cabinet for improved sound
New to the Wharfedale Diamond 220 is a sandwich cabinet design. Rather than the simple chipboard and MDF used by the previous Diamond 121, the new 220 uses particle board sandwiched by MDF on either side. This gives superb rigidity and damping properties, helping to further reduce the already low levels of distortion. A further benefit is the smooth MDF construction provides a cleaner surface for the veneer; meaning a smoother finish all round.
Ported design
Also new is the gloss finished baffle, making the speakers far more pleasing to the eye. As before, the 220 ports the bass via an integral plinth, rather than the more usual front or rear holes. This not only provides a more efficient and even bass output but also makes the speaker easier to place: you don't have to take wall positioning into account.
New drive units, class-leading sound
The bass driver is formed from woven Kevlar with ribs for added rigidity, but has a revised magnet system for tighter control of the sound. Vocals still sound incredibly realistic, and the bass is upbeat and never lags. At the other end of the scale the treble unit is surrounded by a deeply dished waveguide. This helps to improve the imaging and 'width' of sound, making it easier to pick out individual instruments, as well as providing loads of detail. Put together, the overall sound quality is still fantastically well-balanced.
With its latest upgrades the Wharfedale Diamond 220 has truly come of age. If ever there was an argument for evolution over revolution in speaker design, a listen to the Diamond 220 proves the case for the former - and then some!
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Products must be brand new, boxed, carry a comparable guarantee and be in stock at time of purchase. Richer Sounds price used to compare will be net of any voucher / trade in discounts.
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Next working day delivery and timed options available. Please see checkout for further details.
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We offer 6 month interest free options. Call our Telesales team for details.
For purchases over £500, pay a 10% deposit now and the balance in 6 months. Pay the balance in full before the end of the 6 months and there is no interest to pay whatsoever, just a one-off settlement fee of £29. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Ts&Cs apply. 19.9% APR representative. Find out more
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Please contact web after sales for more info.
For delivery of in-store only deals, please contact your local store for more details.
T&Cs apply - see our delivery page.
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The legend continues
It was back in 1981 when the Wharfedale Diamond first redefined expectations of small speakers. The original model proved that a small speaker didn't necessarily need to sound 'small', that a budget speaker could sound full-bodied without being intrusive. The latest Diamond 220 follows on from the highly successful 121 model and has already received an excited response.
New cabinet for improved sound
New to the Wharfedale Diamond 220 is a sandwich cabinet design. Rather than the simple chipboard and MDF used by the previous Diamond 121, the new 220 uses particle board sandwiched by MDF on either side. This gives superb rigidity and damping properties, helping to further reduce the already low levels of distortion. A further benefit is the smooth MDF construction provides a cleaner surface for the veneer; meaning a smoother finish all round.
Ported design
Also new is the gloss finished baffle, making the speakers far more pleasing to the eye. As before, the 220 ports the bass via an integral plinth, rather than the more usual front or rear holes. This not only provides a more efficient and even bass output but also makes the speaker easier to place: you don't have to take wall positioning into account.
New drive units, class-leading sound
The bass driver is formed from woven Kevlar with ribs for added rigidity, but has a revised magnet system for tighter control of the sound. Vocals still sound incredibly realistic, and the bass is upbeat and never lags. At the other end of the scale the treble unit is surrounded by a deeply dished waveguide. This helps to improve the imaging and 'width' of sound, making it easier to pick out individual instruments, as well as providing loads of detail. Put together, the overall sound quality is still fantastically well-balanced.
With its latest upgrades the Wharfedale Diamond 220 has truly come of age. If ever there was an argument for evolution over revolution in speaker design, a listen to the Diamond 220 proves the case for the former - and then some!
Brand
Wharfedale
Colour
Black
Bi Wireable
Yes
Sensitivity (dB)
86
Impedance (ohms)
8
Power Rating (Watts)
100
Weight (KG)
5.3
Black
Yes
Freq Response (Hz)
56 - 20,000
Speaker Enclosure Type
Bass Reflex
Speaker Dimensions WxDxH (mm)
174 x 255 x 315
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sandhils from
Good quality speakers at a reasonable.
Bought these to replace old large pair of speakers. These are neat, fit well into the room and give a better sound from my Denon amp. Very pleased.
Date published: 2020-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Susan C from
Blown Away!!!!
Eeeek. I accidentally blew the speakers on the downstairs hifi. Richer Sounds came to my rescue with the new Wharfedale Diamond 220. Early days of running them in, but I am very impressed so far. The sound is clear but not too bright. The sound stage is well defined and they engage and draw you in to the music. Very happy with them.
Date published: 2020-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Northernsoul1972 from
Bargain & Great Sounds & Superbly Built
Bargain & Great Sounds & Superbly Built. Fantastic price & so easy to order
Date published: 2020-08-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great value, great sound
The speakers were delivered very quickly and are great replacements from my old pioneer ones that I had brought from Richer Sounds over thirty years ago
Date published: 2020-08-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mcleen1427 from
Great sounding speakers
Wanted these for a long time.
Finally got them,they sound great
Very happy with my purchase
Date published: 2020-08-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mark2020 from
Great speakers
I bought the wharfdale speakers a month ago, great sound, the packaging was superb, speedy delivery! What more could you ask for.
Date published: 2020-07-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Clark360 from
Solid build, solid sound!
These speakers have brought new life to my vinyl collection, and make my digital music come alive!
I'm sure there are 'better' speakers out there, (this will be dictated by preference) but for this price point, these speakers certainly deliver!
To my ears they sound amazing. I was very surprised at the clarity of vocals and higher frequencies. I was expecting with the large bass/mid speaker they might over emphasise the bass, but it is a lot more refined than I thought it would be.
Play something like Michael Jackson Off the Wall, and those punchy disco basslines are super crisp.
I played a little hip hop, and I didn't actually realise how deep some of the bass was for some tracks until I played them through these speakers.
And any pop or acoustic music is clear and beautiful with guitar string plucks and strumming sounding great, and super clear vocals.
Lastly, I think they look great. They are quite tall and deep compared to some other similar speakers in this price range (Dali spektor 1, monitor audio bronze, mission lx1) but I think this gives them an imposing, authoritative look, and the shiny piano black front looks great with the metal ring visible around the speakers, even with the speaker grills on!
And I have to add, the customer service from Richer Sounds Chester over the phone was brilliant.
The speakers were delivered quickly and in good condition packaging.
I would recommend these speakers, and I would recommend getting them (or anything) from Richer Sounds!
Date published: 2020-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
J1960 from
Wharfedale Diamond 220
Got these about 2 weeks ago, wasn't sure at first, now they've been run for a while they're amazing, got them to replace some Celestion Ditton 15xr which I've always liked but were too big for my current configuration, and these sound great, very surprised by what they can do for small speakers, great clarity, nice puchy bass, can't go wrong at the price
Date published: 2020-07-22
£129
Were
£149
from 22/07/20 to 25/08/20.
SAVE
£20
Wharfedale Diamond 220 (Black) is rated
out of
5 by
296.
Lowest price guaranteed!
We’ll beat any genuine advertised price, even from the web & give you up to £100!
We're confident that our prices are amongst the very keenest out there, so we've made it as easy as pie to qualify for our Price Beat. Richer Sounds also guarantees to beat web prices, and Price Beat is even valid for 7 days after purchase, so if you've seen a cheaper price, let us know, and we'll happily beat that price by up to £100!
Products must be brand new, boxed, carry a comparable guarantee and be in stock at time of purchase. Richer Sounds price used to compare will be net of any voucher / trade in discounts.
T&Cs apply
Products must be brand new, boxed, carry a comparable guarantee and be in stock at time of purchase. Richer Sounds price used to compare will be net of any voucher / trade in discounts.
T&Cs apply
Free UK delivery on orders over £50
Next working day delivery and timed options available. Please see checkout for further details.
Buy now, pay later available
by phone, on items over £500
We offer 6 month interest free options. Call our Telesales team for details.
For purchases over £500, pay a 10% deposit now and the balance in 6 months. Pay the balance in full before the end of the 6 months and there is no interest to pay whatsoever, just a one-off settlement fee of £29. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Ts&Cs apply. 19.9% APR representative. Find out more
Disabled assistance
All products that are available to purchase on the Richer Sounds website can be delivered free to blind, partially sighted or those with a disability.
Please contact web after sales for more info.
For delivery of in-store only deals, please contact your local store for more details.
T&Cs apply - see our delivery page.
For delivery of in-store only deals, please contact your local store for more details.
T&Cs apply - see our delivery page.