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Gloednieuw product, nu scherp geprijsd! De wharfedale diamond 12.ci center luidspreker is een hoogwaardige centerspeaker die speciaal is ontworpen voor home cinema systemen. Deze luidspreker zorgt voo
The €199 asking price for the Wharfedale Diamond 12.Ci is a strong bargain compared to the typical used market for this generation, especially since its sibling Diamond 12.1 floorstanders still list around €674 used and the 12.Ci originally retailed near €400–€450. While exact used percentiles for the 12.Ci alone are sparse, center speakers in the Diamond 12i series rarely dip below €250–€300 in clean condition, so this sits well below the 25th percentile and represents genuine value.
This is a worthwhile buy because the 12.Ci is well-regarded for seamless integration with the rest of the Diamond 12i line, using two 5-inch Klarity drivers and a 1-inch textile dome to deliver clear dialogue and solid midrange without the phase issues of cheaper bar centers. The timing matters: the 12i series has been replaced by the newer Diamond 12.2, so finding a clean 12.Ci at this price is increasingly rare. If the listing includes original grilles and no visible damage, it’s a clean buying opportunity for a balanced, cohesive center channel that outperforms most modern alternatives at this price.
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Wharfedale traces its roots to 1932, when Gilbert Briggs, a music enthusiast and audio pioneer, crafted his first loudspeaker in the cellar of his home in Ilkley, Yorkshire, England. Named after the scenic Wharfedale valley along the River Wharfe, the company quickly gained traction among radio enthusiasts, winning early competitions and expanding to a factory near Bradford by 1933. Sold to the Rank Organisation in 1958, with Briggs managing until 1965, Wharfedale evolved from wartime subcontracting to postwar dominance in high-fidelity audio, blending British engineering heritage with relentless innovation.
The brand remains synonymous with loudspeakers, pioneering designs like the roll surround cone in the late 1950s, ceramic magnets in 1962, and the acoustic suspension system in the 1960s for deeper bass in compact cabinets. Iconic models such as the Linton, Denton, and enduring Diamond series—launched in 1981—define its core. While it briefly ventured into amplifiers, receivers, turntables, tuners, and even televisions or DVD players until 2008, Wharfedale now focuses exclusively on audio equipment under the International Audio Group.
Wharfedale occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, celebrated for delivering exceptional value, musicality, and build quality that punches above its price point. Far from high-end esoterica or vintage collector bait, it appeals to discerning buyers seeking reliable, globally recognized performance without boutique premiums, its classics like the Diamonds remaining staples for generations of audiophiles.
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