Wharfedale Linton 85 Specifications and Review

Last updated: August 19, 2026

The Wharfedale Linton 85 ranks #29 out of 105 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Wharfedale

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Wharfedale Linton 85 - ranked #29 of 105 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.3/5
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Pros: Very neutral frequency response and good bass extension.

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

How it compares: Just above it: Selah Audio Purezza - 0.1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX - $102 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)
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)
Weight40.6 lbs / 18.4 kg each
Woofer Cabinetported, rear
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