In this review, we will be comparing SUPER LINTON and Sandwich 250, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and Leak.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Leak Sandwich 250 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Soft-dome Tweeter
- 5" Midrange
- 8" Black Woven Kevlar Cone Woofer
- 39-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 90 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:25-200watts
- Weight:19.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 605.0" x 12" x 14.2"( 605 x 300 x 360 mm )
Leak Sandwich 250 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.2" Dome Tweeter
- 4.25" Midrange
- 11" Aluminium-Foamcore Sandwich cone Woofer
- 4.25" Midrange
- 42Hz-26kHz Frequency Response
- 88.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:25-250watts
- Weight:27.30kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 655.0" x 14.6" x 11.8"( 655 x 370 x 300 mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Leak Sandwich 250 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* |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
Leak Sandwich 250 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* 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 Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Leak Sandwich 250 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 SUPER LINTON and Sandwich 250 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
Leak Sandwich 250 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.2-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
1 x 4.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 11-inch
|
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. On the other hand, the Sandwich 250 features a 1.2" Coated Textile Dome Tweeter , a 4.25" Midrange and 1 x 11" Aluminium-Foamcore Sandwich cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 470Hz and 3100Hz.
Frequency Response
SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz whereas Sandwich 250 has a frequency range of 42Hz-26kHz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the SUPER LINTON can go slightly deeper then the Sandwich 250'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
SUPER LINTON is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Sandwich 250 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Sandwich 250 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SUPER LINTON sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Sandwich 250's is rated at 88.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to Leak Sandwich 250, 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.
SUPER LINTON can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas SUPER LINTON has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Sandwich 250.
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
SUPER LINTON features Binding post type posts and Sandwich 250 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals
Leak Sandwich 250's Binding post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both SUPER LINTON and Sandwich 250 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.
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 Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's and Leak Sandwich 250's external dimensions. Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has external dimensions of 605 x 300 x 360 mm ( 23.82 x 12 x 14.2 inches) whereas Leak Sandwich 250 has external dimensions of 655 x 370 x 300 mm ( 25.8 x 14.6 x 11.8 inch) .
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is 70mm narrower and 50mm shorter than Leak Sandwich 250 but it is also 60mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Leak Sandwich 250 in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Leak Sandwich 250 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 Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is approximately 1080.0cm2 / 167.4inch2 and base area of the Leak Sandwich 250 is approximately 1110.0cm2 / 172.1inch2. The SUPER LINTON requires 3% less surface area than the Sandwich 250 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.