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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the AV.com extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard AV.com and manufacturer warranty policies, and the AV.com terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ). Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 12 months: £23.61Final Payment: £23.61No settlement fee | £283.32 |
| 24 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 24 months: £12.96Final Payment: £12.96No settlement fee | £311.04 |
| 36 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 36 months: £9.46Final Payment: £9.46No settlement fee | £340.56 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | No Deposit | 48 months: £7.05Final Payment: £7.05No settlement fee | £338.40 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 12 months: £23.61Final Payment: £23.61No settlement fee | £283.32 |
| 24 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 24 months: £12.96Final Payment: £12.96No settlement fee | £311.04 |
| 36 months | 19.90% | No Deposit | 36 months: £9.46Final Payment: £9.46No settlement fee | £340.56 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | No Deposit | 48 months: £7.05Final Payment: £7.05No settlement fee | £338.40 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal, then select Pay by Klarna Finance on the payment page, then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with Klarna Retail Finance, our finance partner, and completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you.
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The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3s are the smaller floorstanding speakers of the Diamond 12 series. Despite their smaller size, the 12.3s are What Hi-Fi’s floorstanding speaker ‘Product of the Year’ for 2021 and 2022. In these consecutive years they were also selected as the best floorstanding speakers under £500. Such accolades for the 12.3 and 12 series more widely make them a great choice for entry-level loudspeakers.
The Diamond 12.3s feature dual 130 mm Klarity™ mid/bass drivers and a 25 mm tweeter designed in collaboration with Karl-Heinz Fink for quality assurance. Sound will be free from distortion thanks to driver ingenuity and spot-bracing within the cabinetry.
Product Ref: 209406
"It’s tough to make a truly talented affordable floorstander, but Wharfedale has cracked it with the 12.3."
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"Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders"
So, what is it that helps the dual mid/bass drivers sound so good? For one, a low- rather than high-damping surround is used to ensure that dynamics and bass are not restricted or softened. Adding this was no mean feat; extra stiffness was needed elsewhere on the Klarity cone to compensate. Ultimately, Wharfedale achieved a flat frequency response curve demonstrating that more expressive sounds are possible by using polypropylene and a little bit of ingenuity. A precision-made magnet system minimises inductance variation effects along the driver voice coil. This voice coil is wound around a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin, contributing a level of power handling and overall performance not often achievable in speakers of this price point.
As well as dual mid/bass drivers, the Diamond 12.3 floorstanding speakers feature a 25 mm dome tweeter for high-frequency audio. They are designed to widely disperse and deliver your sound without unnecessary compression. The front plate is flat and exposes the tweeter dome with a short duct, balancing acoustic load and improving sound pressure. The 12.3’s tweeter seamlessly blends with the mid/bass drivers via a crossover network with acoustic LKR 24 dB topology. Air core inductors (of the standard found in premium speakers) produce the lowest distortion of all inductor types. Because this coil’s resistance is higher than that of a standard laminated steel or ferrite core inductor, the magnetic structure of the mid/bass driver was modified to compensate. This has led to quick, tidy bass without distortion from the inductor.
The cabinets of the Diamond 12.3 speakers not only help them look great but also secure everything within. Construction makes a surprising amount of difference to sound quality too. Consequently, Wharfedale has paid close attention to its speaker exteriors. A rear-ported enclosure is specially designed to create harmony between internal volume and driver units. Wood fibre boards of varying thicknesses make up the cabinet walls; these boards and the glue which holds them together have been crafted and selected specifically to avoid any unwanted effects to sound output. Intelligent Spot Bracing successfully lowers cabinet resonance. The wood braces which internally connect opposite walls are modelled with precision by computer simulation for the utmost accuracy.
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 975 x 180 x 320 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight (each) | 19.5 kg |
| Speaker type | 2.5-way floorstanding speaker |
|---|---|
| Enclosure type | Bass reflex |
| Treble driver | 25 mm textile dome |
| Mid/bass driver | 130 mm Klarity™ composite |
| Dedicated bass driver | 130 mm Klarity™ composite |
| Sensitivity (2.83 v @ 1 m) | 89 dB |
| Recommended amp power | 30 - 150 Watts |
| Peak SPL | 102 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8 Ω compatible |
| Minimum impedance | 5 Ω |
| Frequency response (+/-3 dB) | 45 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Bass extension (-6 dB) | 40 Hz |
| Crossover frequency | 2.2 kHz |
