AUDIOLAB, DUAL AND WHARFEDALE

• Who is the official Australian distributor for Wharfedale?
  Audio Visual Revolution (AVR) is Australia's exclusive distributor for Wharfedale. All Wharfedale speakers sold through avrevolution.com.au and our authorised dealer network carry a full 2-year Australian warranty and are supported locally — no overseas returns required. AVR has distributed Wharfedale in Australia since the brand's relaunch under the IAG Group.
• How many What Hi-Fi? Awards has the Wharfedale Diamond series won?
  The Wharfedale Diamond series has won 14 What Hi-Fi? Awards since 2020 — making it one of the most consistently awarded speaker ranges in the world at its price point. The Diamond 12.1 held the What Hi-Fi? Award for Best Standmount Speaker Under £300 for multiple consecutive years. The Diamond 12i (launched December 2025) refines the bass-reflex port, tightens driver tolerances, and introduces three new finishes while retaining the same AU price as the original 2020 launch.
• What is the difference between the Wharfedale Diamond 12 and Diamond 12i?
  The Diamond 12i is a refined update to the award-winning Diamond 12 series. Key changes: improved bass-reflex port geometry, tighter driver production tolerances, and three new finishes (Deep Black, Stone Grey, Classic Walnut). The price is unchanged from 2020. New buyers should choose the 12i. Existing Diamond 12 owners do not need to upgrade.
• What amplifier should I pair with Wharfedale speakers?

  Wharfedale Range	Recommended Amplifier	Power	AU Price
  Diamond 12i series	Audiolab 6000A	50W/ch	From AU$1,199
  EVO 4.2 / 4.3	Audiolab 7000A	70W/ch	From AU$1,799
  Linton 85 / Super Linton	Audiolab 9000A	100W/ch	From AU$3,499
  Dovedale / Elysian	Quad Artera Stereo	140W/ch	POA

  All amplifiers listed are exclusively distributed in Australia by AVR.
• Where can I buy Wharfedale speakers in Australia?
  Wharfedale speakers are available directly from avrevolution.com.au with free shipping on orders over $500 Australia-wide. You can also audition the full range at AVR's authorised dealer network — stockists in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Visit avrevolution.com.au/pages/dealers to find your nearest store. The Wharfedale Diamond 12i range starts from AU$599/pair (12.0i) through to AU$999/pair (12.3i floorstander).
• Are Wharfedale speakers made in the UK?
  Wharfedale was founded in Ilkley, Yorkshire, England in 1932 by Gilbert Briggs — making it one of the world's longest-running loudspeaker manufacturers. Speakers are designed in the UK by Wharfedale's engineering team under the IAG Group and manufactured in China. Heritage models — including the Linton 85 and Super Linton — are specifically engineered to revive Wharfedale's classic British sound signature from the 1960s and 1970s.
• Do Wharfedale speakers come with an Australian warranty?
  Yes. All Wharfedale speakers purchased through AVR or an authorised AVR dealer carry a 2-year Australian warranty. As the exclusive local distributor, AVR handles all warranty claims in Australia — no international returns required. Free shipping on orders over $500 from avrevolution.com.au.

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