Wharfedale LINTON Heritage is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2017. It features a 1" Soft-dome Tweeter, 1 x 5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Woven Kevlar Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Wharfedale LINTON has an MSRP of 1500$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale LINTON is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Wharfedale LINTON Lifestyle
Wharfedale's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
LINTON Heritage is a member of Wharfedale's Heritage series of Passive speakers. To celebrate its history, Wharfedale has established the Heritage Series, recreations of famous models from its past, entirely re-engineered using contemporary techniques and materials. The range of Heritage speakers consists of the Denton 80, the Denton 85th Anniversary Edition, Linton and the latest installment of the Dovedale. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Wharfedale Heritage Series Speakers
Wharfedale Heritage Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Wharfedale LINTON Speaker
Wharfedale LINTON has a Frequency response range of 40-20k Hz and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, LINTON Heritage delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how LINTON Heritage's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Wharfedale LINTON's Woven Kevlar Woofer
Wharfedale LINTON's woven textile Soft-dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale LINTON?
LINTON Heritage is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 630 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2400 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale LINTON's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale LINTON plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale LINTON
Even though the nominal impedance of the LINTON Heritage is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.5 ohms Wharfedale LINTON Heritage so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wharfedale LINTON need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
10–160 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
LINTON Heritage has Post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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Wharfedale LINTON Back View
Wharfedale LINTON External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale LINTON has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 22.2 x 11.8 x 12.9inch (565.0 x 300.0 x 360.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale LINTON is approximately 1080.0cm2 / 167.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale LINTON, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale LINTON Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale LINTON virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale LINTON Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Wharfedale LINTON weighs 18.40kg / 40.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how LINTON Heritage's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Wharfedale LINTON on a Stand
How does the Wharfedale LINTON compare to the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON?
One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale LINTON is the SUPER LINTON which is located one step higher in Wharfedale's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Wharfedale LINTON and Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale LINTON vs SUPER LINTON for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale LINTON has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood Veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Wharfedale LINTON comes with 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
Wharfedale LINTON is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Wharfedale LINTON is available in Walnut, Red Mahogany and Black.
Wall Mounting
LINTON Heritage doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Speaker Stands
Wharfedale sells a dedicated speaker stand for the LINTON Heritage with a model name
Wharfedale LINTON Stand. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
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Amazon.
Wharfedale LINTON Stand Speaker Stands for Wharfedale LINTON
Does the Wharfedale LINTON come with a Grille?
LINTON Heritage comes with removable cloth grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Wharfedale LINTON with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale LINTON?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of LINTON Heritage:
- Bookshelf loudspeaker
- Grille (pre-installed)
- 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
- Pair of white gloves
- User's Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale LINTON
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale LINTON
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale LINTON Heritage speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale LINTON
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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