Short answer: the Wharfedale Aura 2 if you want the flatter, more extended speaker, the Super Linton if placement flexibility and a matched pair with stands matter more. The Aura 2 ranks #13 of 222 bookshelf speakers at $3,799; the Super Linton ranks #25 at $2,699, $1,100 cheaper.
The Aura 2 measures close to reference-flat. Erin’s Audio Corner found it within about 1.5dB for most of the range, reaching a genuine 40Hz in most rooms and hitting roughly 100dB average at 10 feet with very low distortion. Its main flaw is a breakup/peak around 13kHz that can sound sharp or shrill depending on the track, and its vertical listening window is narrower than typical because of the AMT ribbon tweeter’s tall physical size.
The Super Linton fixes the original Linton’s main complaint but rolls off earlier. Its bass extension reaches 77Hz at -3dB, compared to the original Linton’s 52Hz, a deliberate tradeoff that lets it sit closer to a rear wall (about a foot worked well in testing) without excess boominess. In exchange, it fills in the original’s 1-3kHz scoop, giving noticeably more attack and dynamic punch, and measures about 3dB more sensitive at 88.2dB, meaning roughly half the amplifier power for the same output.
What the Super Linton adds over the Aura 2: custom matching stands included in the price, and a genuinely matched pair measured within about 1dB of each other.
Buy the Wharfedale Aura 2 if deep bass extension and the flattest possible on-axis response matter most, and you can live with its narrower vertical sweet spot.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton if you need to place speakers close to a wall, want the included stands, or prefer the more forgiving, punchier tonal balance.
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Measured Differences
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (30 Hz vs 34 Hz, 10 dB down); preference score with a subwoofer (7.7 vs 7.9).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Aura 2 | Wharfedale Super Linton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,799.00 per pair | $2,699.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #13 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 22.1”H x 11.3”W x 15.3”D (561.3 x 287 x 388.6 mm) | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (3.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone woofer, 4” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone midrange, 27x90mm AMT tweeter | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) each | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.03 | 6.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.65 | 7.94 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- Wharfedale Aura 2: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Wharfedale Super Linton: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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