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Gloednieuw product, nu scherp geprijsd! De wharfedale diamond 12.2I boekenplank luidsprekers zijn hoogwaardige 2-weg speakers die zorgen voor een gedetailleerde en natuurlijke geluidsweergave. Dankzij
At €299, this sits below the usual new-price territory and looks like a fair-to-good used buy rather than a stretch; the obvious alternative at this money is chasing older budget bookshelves, and this is the nicer, more refined option. New pricing for the 12.2 has commonly landed around €449 to €599 a pair, so €299 is comfortably sensible if the pair is clean and complete.
That makes it worth shortlisting because the 12.2 is well liked for its balanced, smooth presentation, solid bass for a bookshelf, and easy amp matching at 8 ohms with decent sensitivity. It suits listeners who want a grown-up, unfussy speaker that images well and doesn’t sound aggressive. At this price, the main thing to check is simple completeness and cosmetic condition; otherwise, it reads like a solid pickup.
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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