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Wharfedale LintonvsWharfedale Super Denton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 20.5 cm more than the Wharfedale Super Denton at 36.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 24.6 cm). At 90 dB against 87 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 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton and a 165 mm cone on the Wharfedale Super Denton. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Wharfedale |
| Model | Linton 85th Anniversary | Super Denton |
| HiFi ladder position | #198 of 215 bookshelf | #111 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 22.2 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 11.8 in | 9.7 in |
| Depth | 14.2 in | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 40.6 lb | 20.3 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 (soft dome), 1× 2 in midrange (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 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.