WHARFEDALE 121 BLACK Diamond 100 Series 2-way Bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers in Black THE LEGEND CONTINUES For over 30 years, the Wharfedale Diamonds have redefined expectations of small speakers. The first generation proved that a small speaker didn't necessarily need to sound 'small'. For the first time, a small, budget speaker could sound full-bodied without being intrusive. The latest Diamond 121 follows this trend & has already picked up a 5-star review from What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision magazine. ALL NEW DRIVE UNITS FOR A CLASS-LEADING SOUND The new bass driver is formed from woven Kevlar & has ribs for added rigidity. When combined this gives the speaker a superbly accurate & precise sound quality. Vocals sound more realistic than you'd believe for a speaker of this price & the bass is upbeat & never lagging behind the rest of the mix. At the other end of the scale the treble unit is now surrounded by a deeply dished waveguide. This helps to improve the imaging & 'width' of sound, making it easier to pick out individual instruments. The treble also provides loads of detail without ever sounding unrefined. Put together, the overall sound quality is fantastically well-balanced & natural with a sense of realism that you wouldn't expect from a speaker of this price. ALL NEW CABINET WITH SLOT-LOADED DISTRIBUTION PORT FOR POWERFUL BASS For the first time on any Diamond-range speaker, the 121 features a new style of bass reflex porting. Rather than using a simple front or rear mounted port, the 121 ports the bass via an integral plinth. This not only provides a more efficient & even bass output but also makes the speaker easier to place as you don't have to take wall positioning into account. Finally, the speakers are bi-wirable allowing you the option of using a 4-cored cable for even greater detail.