In this review, we will be comparing SUPER LINTON and Mission 700, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and Mission. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 700 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 )
Mission 700 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer
- 45-20,000 Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Weight:12.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 510.0" x 10.2" x 10.6"( 1590 x 260 x 270mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 700 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 |
Mission 700 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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 Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 700 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 SUPER LINTON is a 3-way design whereas the Mission 700 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 SUPER LINTON |
Mission 700 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 6.5-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 Mission 700 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz.
Frequency Response
SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz whereas Mission 700 has a frequency range of 45-20,000 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the SUPER LINTON can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Mission 700's min frequency of 45Hz.
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 Mission 700 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SUPER LINTON sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Mission 700's is rated at 86 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to Mission 700, 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 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Mission 700 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 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
SUPER LINTON features Post type posts and Mission 700 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals
Mission 700's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SUPER LINTON has a rear firing port whereas Mission 700 has a Front firing ports.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON dual Port
Mission 700 Front 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 Mission 700'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 Mission 700 has external dimensions of 1590 x 260 x 270mm ( 20 x 10.2 x 10.6 inch ) .
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40mm wider, 95mm taller and 90mm deeper than Mission 700.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 700 in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 700 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 Mission 700 is approximately 702.0cm2 / 108.8inch2. The SUPER LINTON requires 54% more surface area than the Mission 700 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 SUPER LINTON weighs 19.80kg / 43.6lbs and the Mission 700 weighs 12.80kg / 28.2lbs. This makes the SUPER LINTON 55% heavier than the Mission 700.
Here is a comparison of how SUPER LINTON and Mission 700's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SUPER LINTON:
Bookshelf loudspeaker Grille (pre-installed) 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet Pair of white gloves User's Manual
What's in the Box of Mission 700?
Here are the items that come with the Mission 700:
Mission M700 Speaker: 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers 2 Grilles User Manual Mission M700 Stand: 2 Top-plates 2 Bases 8 Upright posts 8 Spike feet Hardware Instructions