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KLH Model Five vs Wharfedale LINTON Comparison

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KLH Model Five

Passive Floor-standing | 42-20k Hz

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KLH Model Five vs Wharfedale LINTON Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . KLH Model Five is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the LINTON Heritage is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KLH Model Five and Wharfedale LINTON first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KLH Model Five Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer
  • 42-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-200watts
  • Weight:20.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 660.0" x 13-3/4" x 13"( 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm )

Wharfedale LINTON Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Soft-dome Tweeter
  • 5" Midrange
  • 8" Woven Kevlar Woofer
  • 5" Midrange
  • 40-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:25-200watts
  • Weight:18.40kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 565.0" x 11.8" x 14.2"( 565.0 x 300.0 x 360.0mm )

What size room are the KLH Model Five and Wharfedale LINTON speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* KLH Model Five Wharfedale LINTON
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Model Five and Wharfedale LINTON compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Model Five and LINTON Heritage are 3-way speakers.

Driver KLH Model Five Wharfedale LINTON
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 4-inch 1 x 5-inch
Woofer 1 x 10-inch 1 x 8-inch

Model Five features a 1" aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 10" Pulp-Paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 380Hz and 2850Hz. On the other hand, the LINTON Heritage features a 1" woven textile Soft-dome Tweeter , a 5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 630Hz and 2400Hz.

Frequency Response

Model Five has a frequency range of 42-20k Hz whereas LINTON Heritage has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the LINTON Heritage can go slightly deeper then the Model Five's min frequency of 42Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Model Five
LINTON Heritage
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KLH Model Five
Wharfedale LINTON
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Model Five and LINTON Heritage have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Model Five sensitivity is rated at 90.5 dB and the LINTON Heritage's is at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the KLH Model Five a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale LINTON, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Model Five
LINTON Heritage
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Model Five features Post type posts and LINTON Heritage has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

KLH Model Five Terminals
KLH Model Five's Binding post terminals

Wharfedale LINTONPost Terminals
Wharfedale LINTON's Post terminals

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare KLH Model Five's and Wharfedale LINTON's external dimensions. KLH Model Five has external dimensions of 660.0 x 350.0 x 292.0mm ( 34-1/4 x 13-3/4 x 13inch) whereas Wharfedale LINTON has external dimensions of 565.0 x 300.0 x 360.0mm ( 22.2 x 11.8 x 12.9inch) .

Wharfedale LINTON is 50mm narrower and 95mm shorter than KLH Model Five but it is also 68mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of KLH Model Five and Wharfedale LINTON in scale.

KLH Model Five vs Wharfedale LINTON Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of KLH Model Five and Wharfedale LINTON Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the KLH Model Five is approximately 1022.0cm2 / 158.4inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 990.0cm2 / 153.5inch2. The Model Five requires 3% more surface area than the LINTON Heritage which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of KLH Model Five?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Model Five:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Riser base
  • Grille
  • Owners Manual
  • What's in the Box of Wharfedale LINTON?

    Here are the items that come with the LINTON Heritage:
  • Bookshelf loudspeaker
  • Grille (pre-installed)
  • 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Pair of white gloves
  • User's Manual

  • Reasons to choose KLH Model Five over Wharfedale LINTON Heritage
    Sensitivity 91 dB vs 90 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 10 inches vs 8 inches Larger woofer

    Reasons to choose Wharfedale LINTON Heritage over KLH Model Five

    Low Frequency Response 40 Hz vs 42 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Height 565mm vs 660mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 990cm2 vs 1022cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1500USD vs 2500USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    KLH Model Five vs Wharfedale LINTON Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General KLH Model Five Wharfedale LINTON Heritage
    Brand KLH Wharfedale
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 20-200 watts 25-200 watts
    Sensitivity 90.5 dB 90 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
    Impedance 3.5 ohms 3.5 ohms
    Frequency Response 42-20k Hz 40-20k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 10" 8"
    Woofer Composition Pulp-Paper Woven Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome Soft-dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 4" 5"
    Crossover Frequency 380Hz and 2850Hz 630Hz and 2400Hz
    Firing Direction n/a rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 660.0mm (26") 565.0mm (22.2")
    Width 350.0mm (13.8") 300.0mm (11.8")
    Depth 292.0mm (11.5") 360.0mm (14.2")
    Weight 20.00kg (44lbs) 18.40kg (40.5lbs)
    Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood Veneer MDF/Wood Veneer
    Available Colors English Walnut, West African Mahogany Walnut, Red Mahogany, Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 18-22"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 10 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 10 Years 5 Years

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