Short answer: the Epos ES14N. It ranks #19 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5); the Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #25 (rated 4.4/5).
The Epos ES14N is the deeper-bass choice. A modern revival of a classic British bookshelf speaker with a time aligned sloping baffle, smooth accurate sound, and very low distortion. Its bass reaches about 51.2Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The catch: Off axis sound tracks the on axis response less consistently than most measured speakers as frequency rises, so the room’s reflected sound differs more from what you hear directly.
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. The tradeoff: 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 Epos ES14N. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Wharfedale Super Linton.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Epos ES14N | Wharfedale Super Linton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 per pair | $2,699.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #19 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 28mm aluminum/ceramic compound dome tweeter, 7” mica filled polypropylene cone woofer | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 19.3”H x 9.8”W x 15.2”D (491 x 250 x 385 mm) | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) each | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 87dB @ 2.823V/1m | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.7kHz | - |
| Country | Germany | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.22 | 6.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.82 | 7.94 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
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