WHARFEDALE LINTON + STAND

Separate Sale:
LINTON  € 1250,00; Discounted price € 990,00
STAND  € 390,00; Discounted price € 340,00

To celebrate its long history, Wharfedale has created reimagined versions of the Heritage series, inspired by the most iconic models from its past, completely redesigned using modern techniques and materials. The latest speaker to join this collection is the Linton. The original Linton made its debut in 1965 and continued in various versions until the late 1970s. It was a classic of its time, regarded as a serious hi-fi speaker but also relatively affordable. Its cabinet was sturdy, large enough to house three driver units, including a reasonably sized bass driver, but not overly bulky by the standards of the time. The new Linton maintains a clear family resemblance. It is also a three-way model—a rarity in the modern era—preserving proportions similar to the classic Linton models.

The Linton is equipped with a 200mm Kevlar-coned woofer, mounted on a rigid die-cast frame. Above it is a 135mm midrange driver, also with a woven Kevlar cone and housed in its own dedicated enclosure. Finally, a 25mm fabric dome tweeter, with a high-flux ferrite magnet, handles the high frequencies. The original Linton models from the '60s and '70s were well-known for their rich, natural sound quality; the new model retains these characteristics but improves performance in every aspect. Its bass is deep and well-defined, its midrange is clear and open, with free-flowing dynamics and a wide sonic scale that brings the music to life. It’s a sound you can fully immerse yourself in, losing yourself in the listening experience, album after album; a nostalgic nod to the past elevated to a level fit for the future.

This speaker exudes authenticity, designed to appeal to music enthusiasts. In perfect harmony with a design meant to be appreciated, the new Linton features hand-applied wood veneers and optional matching stands with an equally classic style. Made to ensure that each speaker is positioned at the ideal height for a seated listener, the rigid metal stand provides effective damping of unwanted vibrations, enhanced by wood veneer panels on the top and bottom to complete the aesthetics of the speakers. The design also offers space to store vinyl records within the stand structure.

Technical specifications:

3-way vented-box/standmount speaker

Enclosure type: Bass reflex

Transducer combination: 3-way

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

Recommended amplifier power: 25-200W

Peak SPL: 110dB

Nominal impedance: 6Ω

Minimum impedance: 3.5Ω

Frequency response (+/-3dB): 40Hz ~ 20kHz

Bass extension (-6dB): 35Hz

Crossover frequency: 630Hz and 2.4kHz

Height (on plinth): 565mm

Width: 300mm

Depth (with terminals): (330+30)mm

Net weight: 18.4kg per piece