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 Duo V2 Ribbon ranks #64, rated 4.1/5, at $1,688, $1,011 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Wharfedale Super Linton is the more accurate option. 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 4.53 for the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Ribbon. 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.
Why pick the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Ribbon: A compact dual woofer bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter, very consistent dispersion, and flexible vertical or horizontal mounting. Watch for: Bass measures 79.1Hz at -3dB, 64.5Hz at -6dB, and 43.9Hz at -12dB, and the 0.645dB on-axis average absolute deviation trails the Titan version’s 0.585dB.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1,011 you would save on the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Ribbon does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Ribbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $1,688 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #64 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 50Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 79.1Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 16.25 x 5.75 x 6 in each |
| 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 | Two 4.5-inch glass-fiber woofers; custom RAAL true ribbon tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB at 2.83V/1m anechoic |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 4.53 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.15 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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