Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton if sound quality matters most, the ELAC DBR62 if price matters most. The Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699. The ELAC DBR62 ranks #79, rated 4.0/5, at $699.98, $1,999.02 cheaper.
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 5.07 for the ELAC DBR62. 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.
The ELAC DBR62 is the deeper-bass pick. An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch. Its bass reaches about 53Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The tradeoff: A slight recess in the 1-2kHz region reduces vocal presence somewhat compared to other speakers in direct comparison.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the ELAC DBR62 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Wharfedale Super Linton reaches 34 Hz (10 dB down) against 41 Hz for the ELAC DBR62, 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 ELAC DBR62 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Efficiency: the Wharfedale Super Linton is rated at 88.2 dB sensitivity against 84.3 dB for the ELAC DBR62, so it plays as loud with roughly half the amplifier power.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | ELAC DBR62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $699.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #79 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 41Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 14.1”H x 8.2”W x 10.8”D (358.1 x 208.3 x 274.3 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal, 5.2 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 84.3dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 86dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 5.07 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.27 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Wharfedale Super Linton: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- ELAC DBR62: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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