Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton. It ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699. The ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 ranks #65, rated 4.1/5, at $1,299, $1,400 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
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 5.44 for the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62. Watch for: 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 Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 is the deeper-bass option. A three way bookshelf speaker with a coaxial tweeter and midrange for stable imaging, well controlled tonality, and front ports for easy placement. Its bass reaches about 58.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The tradeoff: Erin measured very low 83dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity; his 110W Parasound was insufficient for the high-level test and the more powerful HINT 6 was needed.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $1,400 saving on the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $1,299.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #65 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 41.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 58.6Hz (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 13.1”D |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms minimum near 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | 1” tweeter coaxial with 4” midrange; 6.5” woofer |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 83dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 23.5 lbs (10.68 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, dual front slot vents |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 5.44 (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.7 (measured, spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension | - | 41Hz manufacturer specified; Erin’s response-linearity graph shows limited high-output bass headroom |
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