Short answer: the MoFi SourcePoint 8. It ranks #17 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $2,594; the Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #25, rated 4.4/5, and costs $2,699, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The MoFi SourcePoint 8 is the deeper-bass option. A bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch concentric driver, neutral sound, excellent imaging, and wide dispersion that forgives placement. Its bass reaches about 52Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The tradeoff: Like other coincident designs, produces diffraction dips around 4kHz and 7kHz when pointed directly on-axis; needs about 10-15° of toe-out to smooth those out.
The Wharfedale Super Linton is the more accurate choice. A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.09 against 5.15 for the MoFi SourcePoint 8. The catch: 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 MoFi SourcePoint 8. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Wharfedale Super Linton and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Wharfedale Super Linton reaches 34 Hz (10 dB down) against 43 Hz for the MoFi SourcePoint 8, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Wharfedale Super Linton scores 7.9 against 7.3 for the MoFi SourcePoint 8 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| MoFi SourcePoint 8 | Wharfedale Super Linton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2594 per pair | $2,699.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #17 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 18”H x 11.4”W x 13.2”D (457.2 x 289.6 x 335.3 mm) | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (8 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 86.3dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) each | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.15 | 6.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.28 | 7.94 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- MoFi SourcePoint 8: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and GR-Research.
- Wharfedale Super Linton: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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