# Building your first hi-fi system? We recommend these excellent, affordable floorstanders that just received a five-star review

> For those putting together a budget hi-fi system, the Award-winning Wharfedale Diamond 12. 3 floorstanders have long been our go-to recommendation. Until now.

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/speakers/building-your-first-hi-fi-system-we-recommend-these-excellent-affordable-floorstanders-that-just-received-a-five-star-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a32a3f6de814794a0d70796)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #floorstanders #system #affordable #building #excellent #five #received #recommend
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