Wharfedale Super Linton Review: Ranked #24 of 157

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The Wharfedale Super Linton ranks #24 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 Super Linton - ranked #24 of 157 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.4/5
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#24 Wharfedale Super Linton: $2,699.00 per pair Amazon Crutchfield eBay

Pros: Three-way design with a 1” soft dome tweeter, 5” woven Kevlar mid-range, and 8” woven Kevlar woofer in a dual rear-ported, heavily damped MDF/particle-board cabinet. Comes as a genuinely matched pair (measured within about 1dB of each other) and includes custom matching stands. A major dynamic-range improvement over the original Heritage Linton: kick drums retain their impact from low to high volume instead of compressing, the standout objective improvement in this update. Fixes the original Linton’s main flaw: a 1-3kHz scoop that made it sound a bit soft and subdued is filled in here, giving noticeably more attack and dynamic punch. About 3dB more sensitivity than the original Linton (measured ~88.2dB), meaning roughly half the amplifier power for the same output. Wide horizontal radiation of about ±70°, right in the reviewer’s preferred range for an enveloping soundstage. Lower midrange distortion than the original Linton. Bass-shelf tuning intentionally allows closer-to-wall placement (about 1 foot worked well) without excess boominess, more flexible than the original Linton in that regard. Measured bass extension of 77Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 88.2dB.

Cons: Rolls off earlier than the original Linton (F3 77Hz versus the original’s 52Hz), a deliberate trade-off for the closer-wall-placement flexibility. On-axis, there’s a mild treble lift around 4-6kHz that can sound a touch sibilant, though the reviewer found it not very noteworthy in practice. Diffraction shows up around 1.5-2kHz on-axis; needs about 10° of toe-out to smooth this out, though going further to 30° starts to lose some top-end air. Distortion peaks slightly higher than the original Linton in the 50-70Hz region. Minimum impedance dips to about 3 ohms around 150Hz, so a 4-ohm-stable amplifier is recommended for best results. Vertical dispersion of about ±20° means multi-row home theater seating outside that window will hear reduced top-end. Asymmetrical design requires attention to setup (tweeters need to face outward) for the most linear in-room response. A costly upgrade for existing Linton owners if the original’s specific flaws didn’t bother them.

How it compares: Just above it: Ascend Acoustics CMT-340 SE2 - $1901 cheaper, 3.8Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: GR-Research NX-Bravo - $1159 cheaper, 3.4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)77Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions23.8”H x 11.8”W x 13”D (604.5 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
Impedance4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score6.09
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.94
Weight43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, rear
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