In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 888 and LINTON Heritage, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from MoFi and Wharfedale.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 888 and Wharfedale LINTON first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
MoFi SourcePoint 888 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter
- 8" Midrange
- 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer
- 32-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 87dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:Up to 200watts
- Weight:43.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1070.0" x 12.6" x 16.1"( 1070 x 320 x 410mm )
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 MoFi SourcePoint 888 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* |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
Wharfedale LINTON |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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 MoFi SourcePoint 888 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 SourcePoint 888 and LINTON Heritage are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
Wharfedale LINTON |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 8-inch |
1 x 5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
SourcePoint 888 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter , a 8" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 130Hz and 1.6kHz . 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 888 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz whereas LINTON Heritage has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the SourcePoint 888 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the LINTON Heritage's min frequency of 40Hz.
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 888 and LINTON Heritage have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. SourcePoint 888 sensitivity is rated at 87dB and the LINTON Heritage's is at 90 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Wharfedale LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint 888, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
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 888 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
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both SourcePoint 888 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 888's and Wharfedale LINTON's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 888 has external dimensions of 1070 x 320 x 410mm ( 42.1 x 12.6 x 16.1 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 888 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 20mm wider, 505mm taller and 50mm deeper than Wharfedale LINTON.
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 888 is approximately 1312.0cm2 / 203.4inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 990.0cm2 / 153.5inch2. The SourcePoint 888 requires 33% more surface area than the LINTON Heritage which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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