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 Performa M22 ranks #165 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Revel Performa M22’s replacement, the Revel M126Be, is rated 4.3/5 at $4,400.
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 5.31 for the Revel Performa M22. 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 Performa M22 is the deeper-bass pick. A discontinued Revel bookshelf speaker with a large 8 inch woofer and a very flat midrange. Its bass reaches about 46.9Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The tradeoff: 3dB bass boost around 100Hz.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Revel Performa M22 is no longer sold new.
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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 discontinued Revel bookshelf speaker with a large 8 inch woofer and a very flat midrange.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Revel Performa M22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $600 per pair used (about), Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #165 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 37.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 14.5”H x 8.6”W x 11.9”D (368.3 x 219.1 x 301.6 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | 25mm tweeter + 200mm woofer |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 41.7 lbs (18.9 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 5.31 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 7.26 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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