WHARFEDALE Linton Heritage Loudspeakers

Priced and sold per pair.
The original Linton debuted in 1965 and the line continued in various iterations until the end of the 1970s. It was a classic model of its time, viewed as a serious hi-fi speaker but also relatively affordable. Its cabinet was substantial, big enough to hold three drive units including a good-sized bass unit, yet not overly unwieldy by the standards of the day.

The new Wharfedale Linton has a clear family resemblance. It, too, is a three-way standmount model – a rarity in the modern era – retaining similar proportions to the classic Linton models. Its wood-veneered cabinet has a vintage look, yet the standard of finish is distinctly contemporary. 

Wharfedale Linton Heritage Loudspeakers

The Linton makes use of its wide baffle by incorporating a large (by modern standards) bass driver with a 200mm Kevlar cone, mounted on a rigid, die-cast chassis. Above this sits a 135mm midrange driver, also sporting a woven Kevlar cone and housed within its own internal enclosure. Finally, a 25mm fabric-dome tweeter with a high-flux ferrite magnet handles high frequencies.

The original Linton incarnations of the 1960s and 1970s were well known for their rich and natural sound quality; the new model retains these attributes but upgrades the performance in every department. Its bass is deep and well-defined, its midrange clear and open, with free-breathing dynamics and an expansive scale that brings music to life. It is a sound you can dive into and lose yourself in, as you listen to album after album; a nostalgic nod to the past elevated to a level fit for the future.

This is a speaker that exudes authenticity, designed to appeal to the dedicated music-lover.

In keeping with a design intended to be treasured, the new Linton sports hand-matched wood veneers and optional matching stands with a similarly classic style. Custom-made to ensure each speaker is sited at the perfect height for a seated listener, the stand’s rigid metal frame ensures critical damping of unwanted vibrations, embellished with wood-veneered panels at the top and bottom to complement the speakers. The design even provides space to store vinyl records within the stand’s structure.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Linton
General Description: 3-way vented box standmount
Bass Driver: 8" (200mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone
Midrange Driver: 5" (135mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone
Treble Driver: 1" (25mm) Soft Dome
Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1M): 90dB
Amplifier Power: 25W - 200W
Peak SPL: 110dB
Nominal Impedance: 6Ω (Compatible 8Ω)
Minimum Impedance: 3.5Ω
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB): 40Hz - 20kHz
Bass Extension (-6dB): 35Hz
Crossover Frequency: 630Hz & 2.4kHz
Height(on plinth): 565mm
Width: 300mm
Depth (with terminals): 330mm + 30mm
Speaker Weight: 18.4kg (each)
Gross Weight: 20.5kg (per carton)