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AWharfedale LintonBCanton Townus 30
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 22.2 in · 1 in = 25.18 px
Wharfedale LintonvsCanton Townus 30
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 20.5 cm more than the Canton Townus 30 at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 21.2 cm). The Canton Townus 30 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton and a 174 mm cone on the Canton Townus 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,497 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Canton |
| Model | Linton 85th Anniversary | Townus 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 215 bookshelf | #108 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 22.2 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 11.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Depth | 14.2 in | 11 in |
| Weight | 40.6 lb | 15.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.3 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 7.9 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in mid-bass (titanium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | — |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / pair | $1,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.