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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Sonus Faber Lumina IvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 28.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 90 dB against 84 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 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 120 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina I and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Wharfedale Linton sits higher — about $1,499 a pair against $999 for the Sonus Faber Lumina I.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Wharfedale |
| Model | Lumina I | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #31 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 280 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 148 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 213 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper 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 | 65 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–100 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.