Wharfedale Diamond 12i: Worth the Upgrade?

The Wharfedale Diamond 12i is finally here – and as Australia's exclusive Wharfedale distributor, we got our hands on them first. But is this a meaningful upgrade over the beloved Diamond 12, or just a cosmetic refresh? We give you the honest answer. The Diamond 12 series earned 14 What Hi-Fi? Awards since 2020. That's a hard act to follow. The 12i doesn't reinvent the formula – instead, Wharfedale has refined the bass-reflex port, tightened production tolerances on the drivers, and introduced three new finishes (Deep Black, Stone Grey, Classic Walnut). Most remarkably, the price stays exactly the same as it was in 2020. In this video we cover: What actually changed from Diamond 12 to Diamond 12i New bass port design and what it means for real-world listening Updated finishes and build quality Should existing Diamond 12 owners upgrade? Who should buy the Diamond 12i in 2025? Australian pricing and availability (AU$599–$2,199 depending on model) The Diamond 12i range includes: • Diamond 12.0i – AU$599/pair (standmounts) • Diamond 12.1i – AU$699/pair (standmounts) • Diamond 12.2i – AU$849/pair (standmounts) • Diamond 12.3i – AU$1,699/pair (floorstanders) • Diamond 12.4i – AU$2,199/pair (floorstanders) • Diamond 12.Ci – AU$699 (centre) • Diamond 12.3Di – AU$899/pair (surrounds) 👉 Shop the Wharfedale Diamond 12i in Australia: https://www.avrevolution.com.au/colle... 📍 Find a dealer near you to hear them in person: https://www.avrevolution.com.au/pages... Audio Visual Revolution is Australia's exclusive distributor for Wharfedale, Audiolab, Mission, Quad, Dual and Leak. We stock the full Diamond 12i range with free shipping on orders over $300. 📞 (02) 9521 4844 #WharfedaleDiamond12i #Wharfedale #HiFiAustralia 0:00 - Wharfedale Diamond 12i: Worth the Hype? 0:52 - What Changed from Diamond 12 to 12i 2:12 - New Finishes & Build Quality 3:20 - Bass Port Redesign Explained 4:33 - Bass Articulation: Listening Test & Sound Impressions 5:56 - Bass/Mid Transitions: Listening Test & Sound Impressions 8:11 - Spatial Consistency: Listening Test & Sound Impressions 9:43 - Should Diamond 12 Owners Upgrade?