Short answer: the AsciLab A6B Passive. It ranks #18 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #25 (rated 4.4/5).
The AsciLab A6B Passive is the deeper-bass option. A sealed bookshelf speaker with a Purifi woofer and passive radiators, essentially flat response, and solid bass for its size. Its bass reaches about 41Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. Watch for: 4 ohm nominal impedance and 82dB sensitivity call for a robust amplifier.
Why pick the Wharfedale Super Linton: A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box. Watch for: Rolls off earlier than the original Linton (F3 77Hz versus the original’s 52Hz), a deliberate trade-off for the closer-wall-placement flexibility.
Buy the AsciLab A6B Passive. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Wharfedale Super Linton.
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Specifications Side By Side
| AsciLab A6B Passive | Wharfedale Super Linton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,790 per pair | $2,699.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #18 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | sealed with passive radiators | - |
| Drivers | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” Purifi aluminum cone woofer, 2x 6.5” Purifi passive radiators | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 15.9”H x 8.7”W x 11.8”D (405 x 220 x 300 mm) | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) each | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 82dB @ 2.83V/1m | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 41.0Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1kHz | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Country | South Korea | - |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB full bandwidth, 106dB above 100Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.50 | 6.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.24 | 7.94 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
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