Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton. It ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.4/5) at $2,699 and is still sold new; the Revel Concerta2 M16 ranks #62 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
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 5.06 for the Revel Concerta2 M16. 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 Revel Concerta2 M16 is the deeper-bass choice. An affordable bookshelf speaker with essentially flat mids, a pleasing in-room balance with extra bass, and low distortion. Its bass reaches about 60.1Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. Watch for: Harmonic distortion shows a notable peak around 80Hz and a sharp spike around 350Hz, plus the woofer appears to get a bit unhappy right before handing off to the tweeter.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Revel Concerta2 M16 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Revel Concerta2 M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $600 per pair used (about), Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #62 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 41.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 14.8”H x 8.6”W x 10.8”D (374.7 x 218.4 x 273.3 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 5.06 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.28 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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