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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Dali MenuetvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 31.5 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Dali Menuet sits higher — about $1,749 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Wharfedale |
| Model | Menuet | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.