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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Dali Rubicon 2vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 21.2 cm more than the Dali Rubicon 2 at 35.3 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 19.5 cm). At 90 dB against 87 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 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 2 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Dali Rubicon 2 sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Wharfedale |
| Model | Rubicon 2 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #115 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 353 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 335 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 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 | 3100 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / 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.