Short answer: the Wharfedale Super Linton if sound quality matters most, the XTZ Spirit 4 if price matters most. The Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #25 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $2,699. The XTZ Spirit 4 ranks #159, rated 3.4/5, at $477, $2,222 cheaper.
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 4.18 for the XTZ Spirit 4. Its bass reaches about 34Hz before falling 10dB, against 40Hz for the XTZ Spirit 4. 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.
Why pick the XTZ Spirit 4: Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass. Watch for: The third-party measurement is low confidence.
Buy the Wharfedale Super Linton if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the XTZ Spirit 4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box.
Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Wharfedale Super Linton | XTZ Spirit 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,699.00 per pair | $477 per pair |
| Ranked | #25 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #159 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | about 40.0Hz (measured, Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm) | 13.8H x 7.5W x 10.6D in |
| 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 | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” woofer |
| Sensitivity | 88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB |
| Weight | 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.09 | 4.18 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.94 | 6.30 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way passive, rear-ported |
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