In this review, we will be comparing LINTON Heritage and Bronze 2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and Monitor Audio. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale LINTON and Monitor Audio Bronze 2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Wharfedale LINTON and Monitor Audio Bronze 2 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 Wharfedale LINTON and Monitor Audio Bronze 2 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 LINTON Heritage is a 3-way design whereas the Bronze 2 is a 2-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 |
Wharfedale LINTON |
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
- |
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
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. On the other hand, the Bronze 2 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100Hz.
Frequency Response
LINTON Heritage has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz whereas Bronze 2 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the LINTON Heritage can go slightly deeper then the Bronze 2'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
LINTON Heritage is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Bronze 2 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 90 dBdB.
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.
LINTON Heritage can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Bronze 2 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
Bronze 2 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. LINTON Heritage has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
LINTON Heritage has a rear firing port whereas Bronze 2 has a front firing ports. Monitor Audio Bronze 2's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wharfedale LINTON with its rear-firing 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 Wharfedale LINTON's and Monitor Audio Bronze 2's external dimensions. Wharfedale LINTON has external dimensions of 565.0 x 300.0 x 330.0mm ( 22.2 x 11.8 x 12.9inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 2 has external dimensions of 350.0 x 185.0 x 281.0mm ( 13.7 x 7.2 x 11.0inch) .
Wharfedale LINTON is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 115mm wider, 215mm taller and 49mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 2.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale LINTON and Monitor Audio Bronze 2 in scale.
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 Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 990.0cm2 / 153.5inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is approximately 519.9cm2 / 80.6inch2. The LINTON Heritage requires 90% more surface area than the Bronze 2 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 Wharfedale LINTON weighs 18.40kg / 40.5lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs. This makes the LINTON Heritage 247% heavier than the Bronze 2.
Here is a comparison of how LINTON Heritage and Bronze 2'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 are included inside the box of LINTON Heritage:
Bookshelf loudspeaker Grille (pre-installed) 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet Pair of white gloves User's Manual
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 2?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze 2:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers 2 Grilles 2 Foam port plugs Hex-key Owner's Manual Important Safety Instructions
Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Low Frequency Response |
40 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
Port Position |
Front
vs
Rear
|
Gives more flexibility placing close to walls |
Height |
350mm
vs
565mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Base Surface Area |
519cm2 (185x281mm)
vs
990cm2 (300x330mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
General |
Wharfedale LINTON Heritage |
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 |
Brand |
Wharfedale |
Monitor Audio |
Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
Power Range |
25-200 watts |
30-100 watts |
Sensitivity |
90 dB |
90 dB |
Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
Impedance |
3.5 ohms |
n/a |
Frequency Response |
40-20k Hz |
42-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
Woofer Composition |
Woven Kevlar |
C-CAM |
Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
Tweeter Type |
Soft-dome |
Dome |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
5" |
No |
Crossover Frequency |
630Hz and 2400Hz |
3100Hz |
Firing Direction |
rear |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
565.0mm (22.2") |
350.0mm (13.8") |
Width |
300.0mm (11.8") |
185.0mm (7.3") |
Depth |
330.0mm (13") |
281.0mm (11.1") |
Weight |
18.40kg (40.5lbs) |
5.30kg (11.7lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
Available Colors |
Walnut, Red Mahogany, Black |
Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black |
Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
Recommended Stand Height |
18-22" |
30-31" |
Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |