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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 20.5 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Dynaudio Special Forty and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Wharfedale |
| Model | Special Forty | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.