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Wharfedale LintonvsMission 700
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 5.5 cm more than the Mission 700 at 51.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 26.0 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 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton and a 165 mm cone on the Mission 700. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,580 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Mission |
| Model | Linton 85th Anniversary | 700 |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 215 bookshelf | #192 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 22.2 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 11.8 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 14.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Weight | 40.6 lb | 28.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 5.3 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 7.9 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (mineral-loaded polypropylene), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / pair | $1,660 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | mission.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.