In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Klipsch Capitol Heresy III is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the LINTON Heritage is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch Heresy III and Wharfedale LINTON first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch Heresy III Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tractrix horn Tweeter
- 1.75" Midrange
- 12" Fiber-composite Woofer
- 58-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 99 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:100watts
- Weight:20.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 607.0" x 15-1/2" x 13-7/16"( 607.0 x 394.0 x 342.0mm )
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 )
Heresy III and LINTON Heritage are members of Wharfedale's Heritage series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Klipsch Heritage Series History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Klipsch Heresy III and Wharfedale LINTON compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Heresy III and LINTON Heritage are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch Heresy III |
Wharfedale LINTON |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 1.75-inch |
1 x 5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 12-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
Heresy III features a 1" titanium-diaphragm compression Tractrix horn Tweeter , a 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 12" Fiber-composite Woofer . 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
Heresy III has a frequency range of 58-20k Hz whereas LINTON Heritage has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the LINTON Heritage can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Heresy III's min frequency of 58Hz.
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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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
Heresy III is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the LINTON Heritage which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Heresy III sensitivity is rated at 99 dB and the LINTON Heritage's is rated at 90 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the Klipsch Heresy III a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale LINTON, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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.
Heresy III can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Heresy III has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the LINTON Heritage.
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
Heresy III features 5-way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. LINTON Heritage has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 Klipsch Heresy III's and Wharfedale LINTON's external dimensions. Klipsch Heresy III has external dimensions of 607.0 x 394.0 x 342.0mm ( 23-7/8 x 15-1/2 x 13-7/16inch) 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 94mm narrower and 42mm shorter than Klipsch Heresy III but it is also 18mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Heresy III and Wharfedale LINTON in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch Heresy III 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 Klipsch Heresy III is approximately 1347.5cm2 / 208.9inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 990.0cm2 / 153.5inch2. The Heresy III requires 36% more surface area than the LINTON Heritage which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch Heresy III?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Heresy III:
Floor-standing loudspeakerDetachable grille (installed)Base riser (installed)4 Self-adhesive rubber feetOwners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
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
Sensitivity 
Nominal Impedance 
Woofer Size 
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring 
Max Input Power 
Height 
Base Surface Area 
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