In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Klipsch Heritage Cornwall IV is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the SUPER LINTON is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch Cornwall IV and Wharfedale SUPER LINTON first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Cornwall IV and SUPER LINTON 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 Cornwall IV and Wharfedale SUPER 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 Cornwall IV and SUPER LINTON are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch Cornwall IV |
Wharfedale SUPER 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 15-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
Cornwall IV features a 1" titanium-diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 15" Fiber composite Woofer . On the other hand, the SUPER LINTON features a 1" woven textile Soft-dome Tweeter , a 5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Black Woven Kevlar Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 550Hz and 2500Hz.
Frequency Response
Cornwall IV has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz whereas SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the Cornwall IV can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SUPER LINTON's min frequency of 39Hz.
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
Cornwall IV is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the SUPER LINTON which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Cornwall IV sensitivity is rated at 102 dB and the SUPER LINTON's is rated at 90 dB. This 12 dB difference makes the Klipsch Cornwall IV a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale SUPER 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.
Cornwall IV can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Cornwall IV has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the SUPER LINTON.
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
Cornwall IV features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SUPER LINTON has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON dual Port
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 Cornwall IV's and Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's external dimensions. Klipsch Cornwall IV has external dimensions of 966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm ( 38 x 25-5/16 x 15-1/2inch) whereas Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has external dimensions of 605 x 300 x 360 mm ( 23.82 x 12 x 14.2 inches) .
Klipsch Cornwall IV is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 343mm wider, 361mm taller and 34mm deeper than Wharfedale SUPER LINTON.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch Cornwall IV and Wharfedale SUPER LINTON in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch Cornwall IV and Wharfedale SUPER 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 Cornwall IV is approximately 2533.4cm2 / 392.7inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is approximately 1080.0cm2 / 167.4inch2. The Cornwall IV requires 135% more surface area than the SUPER LINTON which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Klipsch Cornwall IV?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Cornwall IV:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 GrillesOwners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
What's in the Box of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON?
Here are the items that come with the SUPER LINTON:
Bookshelf loudspeaker Grille (pre-installed) 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet Pair of white gloves User's Manual