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Leak Sandwich 150vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 15.0 cm more than the Leak Sandwich 150 at 41.5 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 25.0 cm). At 90 dB against 86.5 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 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Leak Sandwich 150 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,547 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Leak | Wharfedale |
| Model | Sandwich 150 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #156 of 215 bookshelf | #198 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 16.3 in | 22.2 in |
| Width | 9.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Depth | 11.4 in | 14.2 in |
| Weight | 27.1 lb | 40.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.2 in tweeter (coated textile dome), 1× 6.7 in mid-bass (aluminium-foamcore sandwich cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.3 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 7.9 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 26000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,595 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | leakaudio.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.