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Verkeert in nieuwstaat, retour gekomen van een klant en nu scherp geprijsd! De wharfedale diamond 12.2I boekenplank luidsprekers zijn hoogwaardige 2-weg speakers die zorgen voor een krachtig, gedetai
Condition is unknown, so €299 is basically a fair-to-slightly-strong asking price rather than a steal. The 12.2i launched at €225 per pair in the UK-price conversion noted by the press, while another review pegged the 12.2 at €449 new in Europe, so €299 sits comfortably below typical new pricing and around the middle of the used-friendly zone for a current, well-known standmount.
It’s a worthwhile buy because the 12.2i is one of Wharfedale’s more respected budget-to-midfi bookshelf speakers: a 6.5-inch two-way with 88 dB sensitivity, clean bass for the size, and a smooth, forgiving top end that works well with a lot of amplifiers. If the pair is complete and tidy, the main upside is getting a current-model speaker with strong resale stability and easy system-matching; just confirm grilles, terminals, and cosmetic condition before paying full ask.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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