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Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary speaker review & measurements by Erin's Audio Corner

ThELiZ said:
If that would be the case I think they’d have the same issue as with the Dovedale… Not many people will buy them.

I’m not sure many people would pay double what the Linton is for 2 extra inches and a slightly bigger box.

All a bit pointless saying this though, as we know nothing about the speaker yet.
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True. Just a guess. Makes no sense to build a whole new speaker only a few pounds more , who would buy the existing Linton?
 
ThELiZ said:
If that would be the case I think they’d have the same issue as with the Dovedale… Not many people will buy them.

I’m not sure many people would pay double what the Linton is for 2 extra inches and a slightly bigger box.

All a bit pointless saying this though, as we know nothing about the speaker yet.
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You were closer.

Upgrades like this don’t come for free.

Wharfedale’s Super Linton will sell for £1999/€2299/US$2499 per pair with the matching stands – or £1849/€1999/US$2299 per pair without – when they go on sale

www.stereonet.com

Wharfedale Super Linton Loudspeakers Launched

Wharfedale's popular Linton loudspeakers receive the 'super' treatment with more volume and uprated components.
www.stereonet.com www.stereonet.com
 
So it seems unfortunately not a larger cabinet or drivers but still 8" woofer and just updated drivers and crossover.
The crossover seems to have a nice upgrade though:

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thewas said:
So it seems unfortunately not a larger cabinet or drivers but still 8" woofer and just updated drivers and crossover.
The crossover seems to have a nice upgrade though:

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Yes, I was anticipating more changes. I wonder if the existing Linton will go on sale and be phased out? More of a replacement than a new gap filling speaker between Linton and Dovedale.
 
That was fast you can already order them.

www.wharfedaleusa.com

Super Linton Stand Mount Speakers (Pair)

Experience the Wharfedale SUPER LINTON—an elevated classic from the Heritage Series, delivering deep bass, refined treble, and authentic midrange for unmatched musicality. Discover superior design and craftsmanship that bring music to life in your home audio setup.
www.wharfedaleusa.com www.wharfedaleusa.com
 
My bad. I couldn’t believe they would introduce another step in between Lintons and Dovedales.

I’d love to hear a Sandwich 250 vs Super Linton comparison.

They focus on the more cuestionable decisions of the Linton in order to fit in a reasonable price tag. Now better insulation, better crossover, better internal cabling, and better treble unit.

5cm taller speaker may help for a better treble placement and additional volume will help the bass impact. Hope the width doesn’t change so that I could use my current Linton Stands.
 
Miniyouuuu said:
My bad. I couldn’t believe they would introduce another step in between Lintons and Dovedales.

I’d love to hear a Sandwich 250 vs Super Linton comparison.

They focus on the more cuestionable decisions of the Linton in order to fit in a reasonable price tag. Now better insulation, better crossover, better internal cabling, and better treble unit.

5cm taller speaker may help for a better treble placement and additional volume will help the bass impact. Hope the width doesn’t change so that I could use my current Linton Stands.
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They use the same stands.

With hand-matched wood veneers in walnut, mahogany, or black satin, the SUPER LINTON seamlessly integrates into any space. It pairs with the original LINTON Stand, preserving its compact footprint while adding a touch of elegance and LP storage functionality.
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Wharfedale now published the story behind the Super Linton. I have to admit that they have become pretty good at retaining their customers:
www.wharfedale.co.uk

Story Behind - WHARFEDALE

Story Behind We’re polishing this beautiful page just for you… Just a sec! The Wharfedale Linton Heritage exploded onto the […]
www.wharfedale.co.uk www.wharfedale.co.uk
 
JustJones said:
Edit:
You were closer.

Upgrades like this don’t come for free.

Wharfedale’s Super Linton will sell for £1999/€2299/US$2499 per pair with the matching stands – or £1849/€1999/US$2299 per pair without – when they go on sale

www.stereonet.com

Wharfedale Super Linton Loudspeakers Launched

Wharfedale's popular Linton loudspeakers receive the 'super' treatment with more volume and uprated components.
www.stereonet.com www.stereonet.com
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ooh, nice, thoughtful upgrades. Happy about the better tweeter and woofer, just would have liked a better mid. Resolution in the midrange is the one area of the Linton that I actually care to see improved but it's not bad, just not as good as some other $2000+ speakers. Tighter bass is also a plus, one area where the Linton gets a little muddy at volume. Also, very cool that they included a two-layer cabinet that sounds like it has a constrained damping layer. I think I will sell my Linton's to get these. The only other thing I could have asked for I suppose is if these had had a 10" woofer, that would have been killer.
 
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