Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton. It ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699; the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 ranks #183, rated 3.1/5, and costs $3,500, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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 4.25 for the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2. 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 Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 is the deeper-bass option. An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion. Its bass reaches about 62Hz before falling 3dB, against 77Hz for the Wharfedale Super Linton. The catch: Sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis; toeing the speaker out about 30° reduces treble energy and sibilance meaningfully.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box.
An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $3500 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #183 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 62Hz (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) | 16.3”H x 8.9”W x 14”D (414.3 x 227.0 x 355.6 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter | 1x 6.5” mid-woofer (paper cone), 1x 1.1” (28mm) DAD soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 4.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 6.54 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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