Front view — side by side at true scale
AWharfedale LintonBWharfedale EVO 5.2
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Wharfedale |
| Model | Linton 85th Anniversary | EVO 5.2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 215 bookshelf | #191 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 565 mm | 497 mm |
| Width | 300 mm | 247 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 390 mm |
| Weight | 18.4 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 1× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | 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.

