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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 IIvsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 26.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina II at 30.4 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 17.9 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 55 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina II and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Wharfedale |
| Model | Lumina II | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #54 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 304 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 179 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 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 | 1800 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / 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.