In this review, we will be comparing SUPER LINTON and AURA 2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Wharfedale Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Wharfedale AURA 2 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 )
Wharfedale AURA 2 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 42-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:25-150watts
- Weight:20.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 561.0" x 11-1/4" x 15-13/16"( 561.0 x 286.0 x 402.0mm )
What size room are the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON and Wharfedale AURA 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:
| Listening Environment* |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
Wharfedale AURA 2 |
| 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 Wharfedale AURA 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
Both SUPER LINTON and AURA 2 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON |
Wharfedale AURA 2 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0625 x 3.5-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5-inch |
1 x 4-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 AURA 2 features a 1.0625 x 3.5" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Glass Fiber Matrix Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 520Hz, 4.5kHz.
Frequency Response
SUPER LINTON has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz whereas AURA 2 has a frequency range of 42-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the SUPER LINTON can go slightly deeper then the AURA 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
SUPER LINTON and AURA 2 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. SUPER LINTON sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the AURA 2's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale AURA 2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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.
SUPER LINTON can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas AURA 2 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
AURA 2 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SUPER LINTON has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Post terminals
Wharfedale AURA 2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SUPER LINTON has a rear firing port whereas AURA 2 has a bottom firing ports. Wharfedale AURA 2's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wharfedale SUPER LINTON with its rear-firing port.
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 Wharfedale AURA 2'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 Wharfedale AURA 2 has external dimensions of 561.0 x 286.0 x 402.0mm ( 22-1/16inch x 11-1/4inch x 15-13/16inch ) .
Wharfedale AURA 2 is 14mm narrower and 44mm shorter than Wharfedale SUPER LINTON but it is also 42mm deeper.
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 Wharfedale AURA 2 is approximately 1149.7cm2 / 178.2inch2. The SUPER LINTON requires 6% less surface area than the AURA 2 which gives it a small advantage 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 Wharfedale AURA 2 weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs. This makes the AURA 2 3% heavier than the SUPER LINTON.
Here is a comparison of how SUPER LINTON and AURA 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 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 Wharfedale AURA 2?
Here are the items that come with the AURA 2:
2 Stand-mount loudspeakers2 Grilles4 Jumper wires8 Rubber feetPair of white glovesUser Manual