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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 vs KEF R3

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Manufacturer Wharfedale KEF
Model Diamond 12.3 R3
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Release Date 2020 2018
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type Passive Passive
Crossover Type 2.5-Way 3-Way
Enclosure type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz] 45 - 20000 52 - 28000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz] 40 - 20000 45 - 45000
Maximum SPL [dB] 101 110
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB] 88 87
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
Recommended Amplifier Power [W] 30-150 15-180
Crossover Frequency [Hz] 2600 400, 2500
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] 45 49
Driver Units

Tweeter: 1″ soft dome
Mid/Bass Drivers: 2 x 5″ Klarity

Tweeter: 1″ Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Midrange: 5” Aluminum Cone Midrange Driver
Woofer: 6.5” Aluminum Cone Woofer
Connectivity Wired Wired
Inputs Single Wire Bi-Wire
Outputs N/A None
Magnetic Shielding No No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor Floor Shelf, Stand
Distance from Wall [cm] 20 20

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~12.6 in
~320.04 mm
~32 cm		 ~13.8 in
~350.52 mm
~35.05 cm
Width ~7.9 in
~200.66 mm
~20.07 cm		 ~8.3 in
~210.82 mm
~21.08 cm
Height ~38.6 in
~980.44 mm
~98.04 cm		 ~16.5 in
~419.1 mm
~41.91 cm
Weight (Single Speaker) ~40.34 lb
~18297.92 g
~18.3 kg		 ~27.5 lb
~12473.79 g
~12.47 kg
Shipping Weight ~90 lb
~40823.31 g
~40.82 kg		 ~60 lb
~27215.54 g
~27.22 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Black
  • Walnut
  • White
  • Light Oak
  • Rosewood
  • Gloss White
  • Gloss Black
  • Walnut
Accessories
  • Manual
  • Spikes
  • Rubber Bumpers
  • Manual
  • Rubber Bumpers
Detachable Grilles Yes Yes

Price and Warranty

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Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
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