Diamond 10.1

About the Diamond 10.1

The Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 bookshelf speakers are a well-regarded model in the Diamond series, known for their curved MDF cabinet design that minimizes internal interference and their high-quality in-house manufactured drivers. The 10.1 features a 1-inch (25mm) soft-dome tweeter with a metal phase corrector and a 4.9-inch (125mm) woven Kevlar mid/bass driver with a diamond-pattern surround to reduce standing waves and improve acoustic rolloff. The speakers have twin rear-firing reflex ports tuned to about 49-50Hz to extend bass response below 45Hz and reduce distortion. They have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, sensitivity of 86dB, and a crossover frequency at 1.8kHz. The cabinet dimensions are approximately 11.5" H x 7.6" W x 10.8" D (296 x 194 x 278 mm), weighing about 11.4 lbs (5.2 kg). The speakers are designed for use with amplifiers rated between 20 and 100 watts. The Diamond 10.1 is praised for its natural, coherent sound with a wide soundstage, smooth highs, and liquid midrange, making it versatile for various music genres. It includes bi-wireable gold-plated terminals and comes in finishes such as Blackwood, Cinnamon Cherry, and Rosewood Quilted. The speakers are magnetically shielded and suitable for bookshelf or stand mounting. They have been recognized with awards and are considered excellent value for their price point around per pair.