Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton. It ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699. The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 ranks #41, rated 4.3/5, at $1,748, $951 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The case for 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 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.
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 is the deeper-bass option. A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty. Its bass reaches about 58.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. Watch for: On-axis response is relatively uneven, with an average deviation of about 0.45dB, so a listener sitting dead center may notice more unevenness than with smoother AsciLab or Ascend towers.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $951 saving on the Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box.
A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $1,748 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #41 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42.4Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 58.6Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 14.3”H x 7.5”W x 10.5”D (362 x 190 x 267 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | RAAL 10mm true ribbon tweeter, 6” SEAS Excel Curv cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 5.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.95 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Power Handling | - | 150W continuous, 300W peak |
| Frequency Response | - | 51-27,000Hz +/-3dB (manufacturer) |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 51.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Warranty | - | 7 years parts and labor |
| Country | - | United States |
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