In this review, we will be comparing SUPER LINTON and Mission 770, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and Mission.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 770 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 770 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 8" mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer
- 42-20,000 Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:25-200watts
- Weight:27.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 590.0" x 11-13/16" x 12-11/16"( 590 x 279.4 x 301mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 770 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 770 |
| 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 770 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 770 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 770 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 8-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 770 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" mineral-loaded polyproylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2900Hz.
Frequency Response
SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz whereas Mission 770 has a frequency range of 42-20,000 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the SUPER LINTON can go slightly deeper then the Mission 770'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
Bookshelf Speakers
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 770 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 770's is rated at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to Mission 770, 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 and Mission 770 has the same power range of 25-200 watts.
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 770 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals
Mission 770's Post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SUPER LINTON has a rear firing port whereas Mission 770 has a Front firing ports.
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 Mission 770'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 770 has external dimensions of 590 x 279.4 x 301mm ( 23-1/4inch x 11-13/16inch x 12-11/16inch ) .
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 20.6mm wider, 15mm taller and 59mm deeper than Mission 770.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 770 in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Mission 770 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 770 is approximately 841.0cm2 / 130.4inch2. The SUPER LINTON requires 28% more surface area than the Mission 770 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 770 weighs 27.20kg / 59.8lbs. This makes the Mission 770 37% heavier than the SUPER LINTON.
Here is a comparison of how SUPER LINTON and Mission 770'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 770?
Here are the items that come with the Mission 770:
Mission M770 Speaker: 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers 2 Grilles User Manual Mission M770 Stand: 2 Top-plates 2 Bases 8 Upright posts 8 Spike feet Hardware Instructions
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Low Frequency Response |
39 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
2500USD
vs
5000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Minimum Impedance |
6 ohms
vs
3.9 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Height |
590mm
vs
605mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
841cm2
vs
1080cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
Mission 770 |
| Brand |
Wharfedale |
Mission |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
25-200 watts |
25-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.9 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
39-20k Hz |
42-20,000 Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Black Woven Kevlar Cone |
mineral-loaded polyproylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
low-density nitrile |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.25" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
550Hz and 2500Hz |
2900Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
Front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
605.0mm (23.8") |
590.0mm (23.2") |
| Width |
300.0mm (11.8") |
279.4mm (11") |
| Depth |
360.0mm (14.2") |
301.0mm (11.9") |
| Weight |
19.80kg (43.6lbs) |
27.20kg (59.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
MDF, particle board, wood |
| Available Colors |
Walnut, Mahogany, Black |
Walnut,Black Oak |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Recommended Stand Height |
18-22" |
n/a |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
3 years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
3 years |