Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2024. It features a 1" Soft-dome Tweeter, 1 x 5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Black Woven Kevlar Cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 39-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has an MSRP of 2500$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale SUPER 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 SUPER LINTON Speaker Structure
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Lifestyle
Wharfedale's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
SUPER LINTON 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
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Speaker
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has a Frequency response range of 39-20k Hz and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 39 Hz, SUPER LINTON 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 SUPER LINTON's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON?
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's Black Woven Kevlar Cone Woofer
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's woven textile Soft-dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON?
SUPER LINTON is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 550 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2500 Hz.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Crossover is set to 550Hz and 2500Hz
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.9 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON
Even though the nominal impedance of the SUPER LINTON is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.9 ohms Wharfedale SUPER LINTON 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 SUPER 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
SUPER LINTON 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 SUPER LINTON Back View
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 23.82 x 12 x 14.2 inches (605 x 300 x 360 mm ).
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 SUPER LINTON is approximately 1080.0cm2 / 167.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale SUPER 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 SUPER LINTON Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Wharfedale SUPER LINTON weighs 19.80kg / 43.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SUPER LINTON's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $3000
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON on a Stand
How does the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON compare to the Wharfedale Dovedale?
One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is the Dovedale 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 SUPER LINTON and Wharfedale Dovedale Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale SUPER LINTON vs Dovedale for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale SUPER 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 SUPER 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 SUPER 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.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON dual Port
Available colors
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON is available in Walnut, Mahogany and Black.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Colors
Wall Mounting
SUPER LINTON 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 SUPER LINTON with a model name
Wharfedale LINTON Stand. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
B&H PHOTO and
Amazon.
Wharfedale LINTON Stand Speaker Stands for Wharfedale SUPER LINTON
Does the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON come with a Grille?
SUPER LINTON 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 SUPER LINTON with Grille
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON.
- 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 SUPER LINTON, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale SUPER LINTON
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale SUPER LINTON
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
Wharfedale SUPER LINTON Lifestyle