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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Polk Reserve R200vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 20.6 cm more than the Polk Reserve R200 at 35.9 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 19.4 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Wharfedale Linton sits higher — about $1,499 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Wharfedale |
| Model | Reserve R200 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #124 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 359 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 194 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 354 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine 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 | 51 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 38000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.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.