Wharfedale Diamond 11 Series - The History of the Diamond

Only A Diamond Cuts Top The Heart Of The Music Britain has long been recognised as being the home of loudspeaker technology in terms of innovation and quality. Gilbert Briggs’ first loudspeaker was manufactured in 1932 through a passion for music and an ear for detail - in a sleepy little market town of Yorkshire, Wharfedale was born. After winning multiple awards, his work is still much admired and respected throughout the hi-fi world today and our speakers are still driven by the same passion for music. Wharfedale’s Diamond series has a long history of achievement. The first Diamond was born in 1982 in the form of a rear ported hi-fi speaker. A combination of 25mm textile dome tweeter, 100mm woven Kevlar cone mid driver, 200mm woven Kevlar(R) cone bass driver and a simple, yet highly effective, crossover in a compact hi-fi speaker took the industry by storm. The speaker produced an impeccable stereo image, quickly becoming a best seller and a permanent fixture in the Wharfedale product range. Since then, every Wharfedale Diamond Series has been a best-seller. From 1982 Wharfedale Diamond has meant one thing - impeccable performance at an affordable price. Today we are pleased to bring you the latest of loudspeakers from Wharfedale that aspires to this tradition - Diamond 11. Discover more: Reviews & Awards: Hi-Fi Choice - Yearbook 2019 Hi-Fi Choice - Recommended Hi-Fi News - Outstanding Products (2018’s Best Hi-Fi Products) Hi Fi World - 5 Globes Award Stereo & Video Magazine (Czech) - Group Test Home Cinema Choice - Best Buy AVTech Media Awards - Best Compact Speaker System The Absolute Sound Magazine (USA) - Product Of The Year: The Absolute Sound Magazine (USA): Stereo & Video Magazine (Czech) - 5 Stars Outstanding Magazine - Best of HiFi Test 2018 __________________________________________________________________ WHARFEDALE British loudspeakers have always enjoyed an excellent reputation around the world, and Wharfedale is perhaps the most famous brand of all. Stretching back to 1932, when Wharfedale’s founder Gilbert Briggs built his first speaker in the cellar of his Yorkshire home, Wharfedale has been responsible for some of the most important loudspeakers ever produced, introducing many techniques and technologies that became commonplace such as the two-way loudspeaker (invented in 1945) and the use of ceramic magnets (pioneered in 1962). Now in its 88th year, Wharfedale continues its quest to deliver excellent sound quality and value for money with a wide range of class-leading speakers, including the latest iteration of the famous Diamond line – the classic entry point to high-fidelity sound. Follow us on: Web: Facebook: Instagram: