Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton. It ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699; the Perlisten A3m ranks #51, rated 4.2/5, and costs $3,000, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Wharfedale Super Linton is the more accurate, deeper-bass 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 4.30 for the Perlisten A3m. Its bass reaches about 77Hz before falling 3dB, against 85.8Hz for the Perlisten A3m. 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 case for the Perlisten A3m: A sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater. The catch: The low-quality vendor Spinorama data measures only 85.8Hz at -3dB, 74.1Hz at -6dB, and 55.7Hz at -12dB, conflicting with Perlisten’s much deeper in-room extension claim.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Perlisten A3m and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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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 sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Perlisten A3m | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $3,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 61Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 26.6 x 11.0 x 13.8 in each |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal; 3 ohms minimum |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | Two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers; 35mm Teteron dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.4dB at 2.83V/1m |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.34 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Sealed |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111.4dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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