Wharfedale Linton 85 Review: Ranked #33 of 157

Last updated: October 6, 2026

The Wharfedale Linton 85 ranks #33 out of 157 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Wharfedale

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Wharfedale Linton 85 - ranked #33 of 157 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.3/5
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#33 Wharfedale Linton 85: $1999 per pair Crutchfield eBay

Pros: Very neutral frequency response and good bass extension. Measured bass extension of 52Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 85.1dB.

Cons: The spacing of the drivers makes the vertical off axis not very good

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How it compares: Just above it: ELAC Vela BS 403.2 - $1300 more, 0.9Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX - $401 cheaper, 4.1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)35Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions22.2”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (563.9 x 299.7 x 330.2 mm)
Drivers8”(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone woofer, 5”(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone midrange, 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter
Impedance6 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity85.1dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score6.07
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.87
Weight40.6 lbs (18.4 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, rear
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