In this review, we will be comparing SUPER LINTON and SourcePoint 8, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale and MoFi.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and MoFi SourcePoint 8 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON | MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
|---|
| Brand | Wharfedale
United Kingdom · founded 1932 | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Soft-dome | 1.25" wide roll soft dome |
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| Midrange | 5" | — |
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| Woofer | 8" Black Woven Kevlar Cone | 8" Paper-pulp |
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| Frequency response | 39-20k Hz | 47-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 87dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 25-200 watts | 30-150 watts |
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| Weight | 19.80kg / 43.6lbs | 12.70kg / 27.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 23.8" x 12" x 14.2"
605 x 300 x 360 mm | 18" x 11.4" x 12.6"
456 x 290 x 320mm |
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What size room are the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and MoFi SourcePoint 8 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 |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
| 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SUPER LINTON is a 3-way design whereas the SourcePoint 8 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.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTONMoFi SourcePoint 8
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
|
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 SourcePoint 8 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz.
Frequency Response
SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz whereas SourcePoint 8 has a frequency range of 47-30k 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 SourcePoint 8's min frequency of 47Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. 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 SourcePoint 8 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 SourcePoint 8's is rated at 87dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint 8, 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
SUPER LINTON can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint 8 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the SUPER LINTON.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
SUPER LINTON features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SourcePoint 8 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
MoFi SourcePoint 8's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both SUPER LINTON and SourcePoint 8 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
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 MoFi SourcePoint 8'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 MoFi SourcePoint 8 has external dimensions of 456 x 290 x 320mm (18 x 11.4 x 12.6 inch).
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 10mm wider, 149mm taller and 40mm deeper than MoFi SourcePoint 8.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and MoFi SourcePoint 8 in scale.
Comparison image of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and MoFi SourcePoint 8 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 MoFi SourcePoint 8 is approximately 928.0cm2 / 143.8inch2. The SUPER LINTON requires 16% more surface area than the SourcePoint 8 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 MoFi SourcePoint 8 weighs 12.70kg / 27.9lbs. This makes the SUPER LINTON 56% heavier than the SourcePoint 8.
Here is a comparison of how SUPER LINTON and SourcePoint 8'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
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Low Frequency Response |
39 Hz
vs
47 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Price per pair* |
2500USD
vs
2999USD
|
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 |
6.4 ohms
vs
3.9 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
20k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
456mm
vs
605mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
928cm2
vs
1080cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
| Brand |
Wharfedale |
MoFi |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
25-200 watts |
30-150 watts |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB |
87dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.9 ohms |
6.4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
39-20k Hz |
47-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
Black Woven Kevlar Cone |
Paper-pulp |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
n/a |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.25" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-dome |
wide roll soft dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
5" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
550Hz and 2500Hz |
1600 Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
605.0mm (23.8") |
456.0mm (18") |
| Width |
300.0mm (11.8") |
290.0mm (11.4") |
| Depth |
360.0mm (14.2") |
320.0mm (12.6") |
| Weight |
19.80kg (43.6lbs) |
12.70kg (27.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
real wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
Walnut, Mahogany, Black |
Black, Walnut, Satin White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Recommended Stand Height |
18-22" |
n/a |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
|
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
|
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | A | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON digs deeper - 39Hz against 47Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is more sensitive (90dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | MoFi SourcePoint 8 is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | A | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON takes more power (200W vs 150W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | MoFi SourcePoint 8 is easier to place; Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON: bi-amping. Wharfedale SUPER LINTON sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | A | Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is cheaper - $2,500 against $2,999, about 17% less. |
A Wharfedale SUPER LINTON B MoFi SourcePoint 8
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take MoFi SourcePoint 8 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 47Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. In a large or open-plan room, Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, MoFi SourcePoint 8 is the easier speaker to get right.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.