In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 10 and LINTON Heritage, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from MoFi and Wharfedale. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale LINTON first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the MoFi SourcePoint 10 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the MoFi SourcePoint 10 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SourcePoint 10 is a 2-way design whereas the LINTON Heritage is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
Wharfedale LINTON |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 10-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
SourcePoint 10 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 10" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz. 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
SourcePoint 10 has a frequency range of 42-30k 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 SourcePoint 10'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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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
SourcePoint 10 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. SourcePoint 10 sensitivity is rated at 91dB and the LINTON Heritage's is rated at 90 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint 10 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale LINTON, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
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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
SourcePoint 10 features Post type posts and LINTON Heritage has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MoFi SourcePoint 10's 5-Way post terminals
Wharfedale LINTON's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both SourcePoint 10 and LINTON Heritage have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 MoFi SourcePoint 10's and Wharfedale LINTON's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 10 has external dimensions of 572 x 368 x 406mm ( 22.5 x 14.5 x 16 inch) whereas Wharfedale LINTON has external dimensions of 565.0 x 300.0 x 360.0mm ( 22.2 x 11.8 x 12.9inch) .
MoFi SourcePoint 10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 68mm wider, 7mm taller and 62mm deeper than Wharfedale LINTON.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale LINTON in scale.
Comparison image of MoFi SourcePoint 10 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 MoFi SourcePoint 10 is approximately 1552.0cm2 / 240.6inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 990.0cm2 / 153.5inch2. The SourcePoint 10 requires 57% more surface area than the LINTON Heritage which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The MoFi SourcePoint 10 weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs and the Wharfedale LINTON weighs 18.40kg / 40.5lbs. This makes the SourcePoint 10 14% heavier than the LINTON Heritage.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint 10 and LINTON Heritage's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
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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 |
91 dB
vs
90 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Minimum Impedance |
6.2 ohms
vs
3.5 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
| Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
565mm
vs
572mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
990cm2 (300x360mm)
vs
1552cm2 (368x422mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
3699USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
Wharfedale LINTON Heritage |
| Brand |
MoFi |
Wharfedale |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
30-200 watts |
25-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Impedance |
6.2 ohms |
3.5 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
42-30k Hz |
40-20k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper-pulp |
Woven Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
wide roll soft dome |
Soft-dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
1600 Hz |
630Hz and 2400Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
572.0mm (22.5") |
565.0mm (22.2") |
| Width |
368.0mm (14.5") |
300.0mm (11.8") |
| Depth |
422.0mm (16.6") |
360.0mm (14.2") |
| Weight |
21.00kg (46.2lbs) |
18.40kg (40.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
real wood veneer |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
| Available Colors |
Satin Walnut, Satin Black Ash |
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 |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |