The original Wharfedale Linton debuted in 1965 and the line continued until the end of the 1970s. This example has been re-engineered using contemporary techniques and materials
The new Linton is a three-way standmount model retaining similar proportions to the classic Linton models. Its wood-veneered cabinet and has a vintage look, yet the standard of finish is contemporary.
It features a wide baffled 200mm Kevlar cone, mounted on a rigid, die-cast chassis. Above this sits a 135mm midrange driver also sporting a woven Kevlar cone and housed within its own internal enclosure. Finally, a 25mm fabricdome tweeter with a high-flux ferrite magnet handles high frequencies.
Custom-made, the stand has a rigid metal frame. It is embellished with wood-veneered panels at the top and bottom. The design even provides space to store vinyl records within the stand’s structure.
The new Wharfedale Linton is available from the end of May for £999.95 per pair, in a choice of walnut or mahogany veneer. The Linton’s dedicated stands are available separately at £279.95 per pair. The speakers and stands may also be purchased together at a special combined price of £1099.95.
Spanning 565 x 300 x 330mm, each speaker weighs in at 18.4kg.
To learn more, click www.wharfedale.co.uk
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9 Comments
Roger Charles
29th July 2019 at 6:00 amHello,
These look great.
Are they are not mirror imaged ?
Roger
Paul Rigby
29th July 2019 at 9:52 amHi Roger – can you elaborate on that please? You’ve lost me there.
Rs
13th August 2019 at 2:50 pmThe tweeters are not centered so is there a designated left/right speaker?
Paul Rigby
13th August 2019 at 3:35 pmHi Rs, I’ve yet to see them ‘in the flesh’ so I’m not sure on that but hope to find out soon.
Paul Rigby
14th August 2019 at 3:45 pmThis is direct from Wharefedale, Roger, “Yep, each pair has a left speaker and a right speaker. The tweeters are slightly offset; the speakers should be arranged with the tweeters on the inside and the ‘W’ logo on the outside. It’s also important to point out that the speakers are designed to be listened to with the grilles on, in line with their retro design. In the words of Peter Comeau, Wharfedale’s Director of Acoustic Design: “The baffle is recessed, leaving a rectangular edge that can interfere with the output from the treble unit (and the upper reaches of the midrange unit). The grille has an asymmetric cut out which smooths the dispersion, thereby removing the issue. Naturally, the cloth has a mild attenuation too, so I took the decision to balance the tonality with grilles on – this, we believe, is how most users will want to play these Heritage-style speakers.”
Mick
6th October 2019 at 3:00 pmWhy do you think you are qualified to review speakers which might influence people’s buying decisions?
Paul Rigby
7th October 2019 at 11:26 amAre you doing a project, survey or something? 🙂 Come on, open up.
In short? Experience. Enthusiasm for the job. An irritating ability to ask too many questions, an insatiable curiosity and a wish to poke around dark corners until answers are forthcoming. A good ear. Top class reference system and location. A love for music. I may have forgotten a few but that will do you for now.
Do I get a gold star? 🙂
Harry Critchley
28th September 2020 at 7:44 amare the speakers stable on their stands? I noticed that the speakers cant be fixed down onto the stand base, would they be easy to knock off?
Paul Rigby
30th September 2020 at 9:28 amHi Harry – I never got to see the stands so I can’t confirm that I’m afraid.