Wharfedale Linton Heritage Bookshelf Loudspeaker (pair) Walnut Reviews

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Alex Perez

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“I thought the sound would be great but it was actually on a level I did not imagine was possible. I had no idea what I was missing. I can't wipe off my grin.”

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Posted 3 months ago

Joel Kaplan

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“Wonderful speakers, great fit & finish, sonically a delight to listen to. At this price point they are hard to beat. Anyone who buys these speakers will be rewarded with a very warm and enjoyable speaker in their high-fidelity music system. These are the speakers you can listen to for hours on end, and never get fatigued.”

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Posted 4 months ago

Steve Hughey

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“After I ordered I called the next to cancel it. After a conversation I didn't cancel the order. At first the speakers were very forward in presentation as compared to my Vandersteen's. The first amplifier I used was my Sony TA-F808ES and played them for about 100 hours, this amplifier has both A&B speakers so it was easy to switch back and forth. I have a dedicated room so I moved out the Vandersteen and changed the Sony for my NAD C165BEE / Nakamichi PA-5 and repositioned the speakers. I find them to posess a nice sound stage good stage depth and separation. Tonal quality is very good and the forward sound has died out as they approach 150 hours of playing time. I need another set of speaker like I need a hole in my head but here they are. I haven't had a three way speakers in a long time and I think that is what made me look at them in the first place. I have a set or RTR HPR-12M which are 5-way that I'm rebuilding that I got new so it will be fun to compare these when I get them done.”

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Posted 5 months ago

Anonymous

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“Looks even better in person and a really nice compliment to the beautiful Wharfedale speakers. They look waay better in person. For example, the golden spikes (and optional) discs are classy touch.”

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Posted 5 months ago

Anonymous

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“Terrific speakers with a very open, engaging presentation. Quality recordings sound spatial and deep and harsh recordings just don't hurt as much. I'm used to speakers with 10" or 12" woofers, but the bass on the Lintons is deep and effortless. I don't want or need more. Although the Lintons will get loud, they are very satisfying at modest volume levels. They really fill up our 20' x 25' room. From Thievery Corporation to Bob Marley to Joni to Dire Straits, the Lintons are fabulous. My "vintage" music has NEVER sounded this good - not even when it was current and was played on "golden age" gear! I'm driving them with a 45 wpc Marantz PM6007. Very nice combo! PS - Take the grills off and check the screws holding in the drivers. Mine were loose.”

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Posted 8 months ago

“I’ve been eyeballing these for years. I love the vintage look. (I’m 67. This is what speakers looked like when I first got into audio). I have a pair of PSB Imagine T2’s that I like a lot that I’ve been listening to for 8 years. Still, I thought these Linton’s would fit right in aesthetically with my vintage Thorens turntable and my PrimaLuna Evo200 amp. They went on sale right when I got a tax refund so I decided to give them a try. The amplification chain is McIntosh C49-PrimaLuna Evo200. Sources: Thorens TD 145 MkI, Roon server into the C49’s digital input. A touch of EQ to smooth out the bottom in my room. I listened to a variety of music. Some Joni and some jazz. At the end of Tamara Kuldin’s version of “The Nearness of You” from her 2016 album “Love, Longing, & Lullabies, I sat back as the last piano notes decayed and said, “Wow, just f—ing wow! I don’t know how they can make these at this price. I am using them with amplification that costs more than 4 times what they do and it seems appropriate.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I received my new Wharfedale Linton's from Upscale Audio 1 week ago. The packaging was 1st rate - exceptional care is taken by Upscale Audio - thank you! I've been a huge Wharfedale enthusiast for over ten years, since my purchase of their Diamond Series Bookshelf Speakers years ago. I am BLOWN AWAY by the quality and sound of these beauties. I got the Mahogany Veneer -it is stunning. After only 10+ hours of listening time, I cannot believe the sound stage, mid-range and bass response. I LOVE these speakers, Wharfedale does it...again. These must be the best bookshelf for the money.”