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Radiotehnika S-20N bookshelf speakers / Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers
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Radiotehnika S-20N bookshelf speakers28,990 RUBper pairWharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers34,639 RUBper pair
Specifications
same tierRadiotehnika S-20N and Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.
| Parameter | Radiotehnika S-20N bookshelf speakers | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers | favours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | entry | entry | |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB/W | 88 dB/W | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers |
| Low-frequency limit | 55 Hz | 65 Hz | Radiotehnika S-20N bookshelf speakers |
| Nominal impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers |
| Minimum impedance | — | 4 Ω | |
| Size class | small bookshelf | small bookshelf | |
| Bass drivers | 1×133 | 1×130 | |
| Height | 342 mm | 312 mm | Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers |
| Weight (each) | 4.7 kg | 6.8 kg | |
| Price | 28,990 RUB | 34,639 RUB |
Product DNA
- Bass depth5 / 3
- ✓ Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i: easier to drive (+3.0 dB/W)
- ✓ Radiotehnika S-20N: deeper bass (55 Hz vs 65 Hz)
- ✓ Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i: easier for AV receivers (8 Ω)
- ○ Bass depth: Radiotehnika S-20N 5/10, Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i 3/10
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Who each suits
Radiotehnika S-20N bookshelf speakers
- a first hi-fi system in a room up to 20 m² on a minimal budget — “a good option for the money” AI draft, under review
- desks and small rooms (6–12 m²): a specialist picked it for a desk in 6 m² AI draft, under review
- background and late-night listening — “fine details are clear… doesn't tire you late at night” AI draft, under review
- clean, articulate bass on bass guitar and funk — “the picture does not smear” AI draft, under review
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i bookshelf speakers
- small rooms of 8–18 m² and shelves — a compact 18 × 31 × 28 cm, 6.8 kg box AI draft, under review
- any affordable amplifier or AV receiver: 88 dB / 8 Ω (4 Ω minimum), by rule ≈ 35 W for 100 dB in 20 m² AI draft, under review
- surround or front pair of a small multichannel set — stated for “stereo and multichannel systems” AI draft, under review
- a long warranty — 36 months AI draft, under review