The Wharfedale LINTON deserve your FULL attention

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

This is one of my favorite loudspeakers at any price. Lacks a bit of upper midrange detail which can make things sound a bit “recessed” but otherwise a really great speaker.

[@Tom_Lin]

I just rewatched this because of the new Super Lintons. Hope you make a video on those soon!

[@Dpro78]

same here

[@KenNet1337]

I'm probably far out of those ears. So, that's about that. When I was living in Brazil, even decent sound was hard to find. You lower your expectations. And then I found a store that have Polk Audio! What a relief! I guess what I want to say, everything is in a context. And good sound is not always perfect, but it's always a joy.

[@brianbieniowski2777]

What a treat to see you review these speakers, John. I've had my Lintons for about two years. For me, they represent the sweet spot for my rather broad, yet specific, tastes -- they add meat to the bones on thinner 80s indie recordings like Microdisney, but absolutely bounce with techno (my "do I like the sound of this gear" test LPs are Nuron's LA Source and Seefeel's Succour). They have scaled nicely as I've upgraded other elements in my chain too - sounded great with a Rega Elex-R, but positively glow with a lower watt tube amp (I've a 44 watt Primaluna now). Sure, I think about Spendor or Harbeth, but it's hard to convince myself it'll be worth the money - these are keepers.

[@MarcVerschaeren]

I've had my Lintons for 2 years and they are fantastic. They are driven by a Lyngdorf TDAI-1120.

[@peymey]

I'm just looking for some new speakers for my TDAI. You got me curious. Sub or no sub?

[@robmaxwell3678]

I've have the Lyngdorf 1120 also, matched to the Harbeth p3esr speakers, which are great, but wish I had bit deeper bass without using a sub. The Harbeth Compact 7 would be a very nice step up but a pretty big price jump. Maybe these Lintons would give the deeper bass but still have the nonfatiguing treble like the Harbeths.....I'll bet yours pair really well! I wonder if John still has his Lyngdorfs.

[@milkplus27]

I have the same setup and I dig it a lot!

[@MarcVerschaeren]

@@peymey I tried a sub (Focal Chorus SW701) but parked it. After a proper Room Perfect calibration on the TDAI, with the Lintons 2-3 feet from the back wall, I felt no need for the SW.

[@MarcVerschaeren]

@@robmaxwell3678 but found those speakers have poor off axis listening. The Lintons are much more forgiving and therefore I find them much more practical.

[@spotshooter1]

I run a pair of Linton's with a Naim NDX/Supernait2/HiCap and they sound great. The tweeter takes months to break in, out of the box they sound rolled off. The tweeter opens up in time and sounds very balanced. The grills are mandatory in my opinion as they have a built-in wave guide. Best VFM speaker and they look great and improve when fed a better source.

[@aounay]

I was lucky enough to audition these vs. LS50Meta vs Wharfedale Evo4.2 vs Dali Oberon5 vs the same Monitor Audios back to back in a lovely audio store. I went into the store thinking I was going to buy the LS50Metas but came out with the Lintons. when you turn the volume up to fun levels it is the Linton every time. Bought them November 2022 and have zero regrets and have stopped looking at equipment.

[@ricstars95]

is the treble tuning polite or safe? is there also fun in low level volume? please recommend amps best for linton. TY🙂

[@nostradamus7648]

Thanks for that input. When I listen to RUSH 2112, my neighborhood listens to 2112. 😂 Would you go with a Cambridge Audio amp or the Outlaw RR 2160 mkii?

[@cherry.red777]

I recommend the rega Elex-R. A beautiful combination, also at low volume.

[@engineer4862]

How is the performance of Linton’s in low listening levels?

[@filmnico]

You were looking at this video tho 😊

[@shawntoronto7967]

Love the TV or projector analogy. Those stands look awesome with the records in them.

[@AgentPepsi1]

I have had a pair of these for nearly two years and they are AMAZING!!!!😊😊😊

[@sultantoure4220]

Hi I’m going to buy them. I think that I’m not going wrong.

[@AgentPepsi1]

@@sultantoure4220 You are definitely not going wrong. They have solid bass, excellent highs, and incredible imaging due to the the really amazing mid-range. 😊

[@scottnewellguitar]

If one is a big fan of recordings from the 80s, which tend to be on the bright side (think "Peter Gabriel - So"), I'd think the Lintons would be a fantastic speaker with a slightly subdued top end. I want a pair!!

[@jordipallach4185]

I bougth my Linton 3 months ago,here in Barcelona,in my opinion are a great speakers working with cd player,turntable,nada streamer.....bravo🎉 fantástic

[@cherry.red777]

I own the Lintons for about 2 years and it is always a pleasure hearing music with them.

[@martingibbons2488]

I used to work and design speakers for wharfedale In the mid 90s. What a tough time that was for wharfedale. It's really nice to see they turned things around and the quality is back up there.

[@ganck1147]

All thanks to Peter Comeau. He designed these spks. Btw, there were a few nice sounding Wharfedales from the 90s. I owned the 505/2, 506 or 507 if i recall. There was a flagship 2 way retrofitted with wooden stands….i think it was called Harwood or something. Did u design all these spks? Oh yeah there was this coleridge C class large bookshelf with a ceramic tweeter.

[@ZoranGvozdenovic-w6o]

Thank you, Darko, for this wonderful review... I have been a proud Linton owner for 3 years. I paired them recently with the Marantz 40N and got real value for my money. For less than €4000 + Spotify subscription + Xangsane cables, I have everything I need to enjoy 😊

[@beetleything1864]

Use a Credit Card to pop the grills off - Easy ! They are very non fatiguing ! Great speakers.

[@musikitlyon]

This is the best review ever about Wharfedale Linton Heritage. Thanks a lot, John.

[@gcahill51]

The Lintons are quite diverse.. great for acoustic folk and jazz, especially female singers., but also rock and chamber music. Glad you like them

[@blueboyblue]

Wharfedale Speakers are noted for having very smooth high end. This really reduces Listening Fatigue. You can listen to Wharfedale all day long. Very SWEET for Music. And remember if you want more treble, you can turn up the Treble Control, assuming you have a Treble control.

[@Touringtim]

One of the best video's about audio products ever, Darko excels himself with this one. Bravo Darko

[@skev303uk]

John, this & other reviews went a long way into helping me make the decision to go with these fantastic speakers! I matched with them with the NAD C 3050 with Bluesound OS Card & they sound incredible. Honestly it sounds like the singer is in the room, when the Blues singers taps his foot, you can hear what the sole of his shoe is made of! Warm, velvety, bass, an absolute pleasure to listen to! I've never spent this much on HIFI before, but it feels like I've made a life long investment, thanks for your insight & guidance!

[@Luke-sy4ou]

I have the Lintons going on 3 years now and love 'em. Initially I was driving them with an 80wpc Harman/Kardon receiver, and I was a bit underwhelmed with the performance. Then I brought in a Yamaha 100wpc integrated amp and..oh yeah, that's the ticket. It's a good pairing. I use a small sub with them as well. The Lintons sing.

[@sbaradaran]

Hi John, thanks for the great review as always. Any chance you will get the Dovedale in for comparison? Curious to see if a larger cabinet (and woofer) as well as improved crossover design will justify the price increase going from Linton to Dovedale. No reviews published as of yet for the Dovedale.

[@jfgroover1]

I have the Wharfedale Lintons paired with a Yamaha A-S801 amplifier and the Bluesound Node. I absolutely love my setup. Wouldn’t even think of changing it. I listen for hours at a time. I highly recommend. 👌👍

[@jonfield2964]

@jfgroover1 havent bought hifi since the time when there were only records and tapes!! As I'm hoping to retire soon I want to get into it again. Was thinking of buying a Yamaha amp, possibly A S1200 or 2200 and a pair of Lintons just purely on how they look. I love the vintage vibe particularly VU meters😊 My 'listening room' is only about 4 meters x 3.5 meters. Any thoughts on that would be appreciated.

[@jordantewari]

How far from wall?

[@thomasmiller3115]

I picked up a pair this morning. Running them through a Rega Elex Mk4. Getting them broken in now. They are simply glorious!!

[@shunpillay]

Shouldn’t have clicked. Now I want a pair. 😂 Awesome review.

[@jeffreyknezovich3307]

Great video. I bought a pair of the Lintons a few months ago, after considering them for the last couple of years. They're beautiful, but unfortunately, they weren't for me -- too boxy and unbalanced mids and low ends for me. So, at a fairly significant cost, I returned them. It may have been that my listening room was too small for them, but I've found that I prefer the sound of more modern narrow-baffle designs.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Midcentric speakers. And they need space.

[@peterferrier5833]

I breathe I sigh of relief John. Thank you. I bought some Denton 85th anniversary speakers about 5 months ago, but I haven't heard them yet, because I have not been too well and I need to set up everything. Not just the speakers. Anyway 85th not Linton, because I have a small listening room. I like my speakers to have a laid back sound. Slightly rolled off is fine with me. Can't wait to hear the younger brother. Slightly older younger brother, if that makes sense.

[@CrashTestingAudio]

Be well, hope you get your strength back

[@jrewendotcom]

Ive had my Lintons for 2.5 years and love them. Run with primaluna dialogue premium hp intergrated, Mytek Dac, Rega P3 and Marantz CD player. Its a pure joy.

[@andreassouth1523]

how far from the wall??

[@ernesttricarico6402]

My friend needed a nice looking wife accepted speaker and bought the Lintons. They are an absolute wonderful music speaker. Then he brought another pr and stacked them and they became brilliant 👍

[@rynomuncher]

I've had my pair around 6 months. Loving them with a bluesound powernode! I know it's not the best thematic pair but I got a crazy deal on both so I cannot complain! I'm a huge electronic fan so I love the big kick they provide

[@rafacq]

I heard the Lintons paired with a Dayton Audio HTA-200 and loved them. I already bought the HTA-200, now I’m saving for the Lintons. Maybe by Christmas.

[@matthewhunt1449]

I watched the review having auditioned a pair about 4 months ago because I had an original pair back in the late 70s. The new Linton’ s are better in every way but manage to carry over the same tonality warm bass biased sound. It’s a clever trick Wharfdale has pulled off. They are indeed very good for the money but I found them compromised for classical music but great on rock / pop etc. keep up the good work.

[@bigbroondug]

I asked the question in your last video about the Lintons and the NAD. What an answer 👍 even better to know that they might work just as well with my Rotel A11 tribute.

[@geographyinaction7814]

I have an A11 too, for our front room. I have seen several people test the A11 with both the Linton and the Denton's, and they say they are a great pairing. I would go Linton with a larger room. In all honesty, I have yet to hear these speakers in person.

[@666chew]

Congrats on your new speaker choice. Nothing better than being able to not critically listen and just get lost in the music. I arrived at the very same position but from a slightly different direction that would take too long to go into right now. I still haven't gotten over how I'm not analyzing anything anymore.

[@MatsUnden]

I have them with LEAK Stereo 130. Looks and sounds beautiful. And it is exactly the same walnut veneer.

[@player16987]

I bought the Lintons a few months ago. I'm still totally excited. The price is unbeatable and the value is outstanding.

[@thepandolfster8510]

How do the Lintons compare with one of your favorites....the KEF R3?

[@MB-uw6eh]

This is an excellent presentation and raises the bar on product review standards on You Tube. The way it’s shot, the angles and closeup detail, the symmetrical arrangement of composition outstanding. Glad the Linton’s were reviewed. I’m a traditional 57 yr old vinyl man who has owned a pair of ESM 3 Energy Acoustic speakers for 4 decades and they still sound superb but I want an update. If these Linton’s get the Darko for a superbly priced pair of old box looking speakers, I’m all ears for an audition at my nearest store.

[@AxSeyffert]

Love my Lintons! Using them with a Cambridge audio CXA81, Bluesound Node X and Rega P3

[@akamvisis]

what cables have you used with the lintons ?

[@Alan_Mac]

I ran Lintons with a Rega 2 deck and Audiolab 6000a for 2 years. Loved the setup. Just swapped out the Audiolab for the recently launched Leak 230 and it's been transformational. My living/dining room is 21'x13' with 11' ceilings and the combo puts me in audiophile heaven for about £3,000. Plus the Leak supports HDMI Arc which is perfect.

[@blairholmesproductionsinc.9432]

As always John, a terrific video essay! Thank you!

[@rogermartin4361]

Your presentation is so good I watch you cover products I don't need or plan to buy. Thank you for doing a great job.

[@magistermortale]

Thank you very much for the effort to create this video. I've had the Lintons for three years now and have taken them down from time to time in favour of different other speakers. However, when I have the time and only want to listen to music, to concentrate on music, the Lintons are back where they belong. They have become a reliable friend over the years, always good to have a glass of dry red wine with them. Not something I was looking for back then, so it's all the more amazing that they won't leave me. I agree with you though, they need space.

[@markg4331]

I've enjoyed the Linton for 2-years + in my living area for easy listening. Use a regular dinner spoon to initiate the removal of the grill. I also have the Aiyama A07 for the desktop and have tried it in my other systems (pimped with Sparkos opamps). It is shockingly good and it is not bright; if anything it is towards the warm end of the tonal spectrum. Great job on the review.

[@violin-schwerin]

Had mine for 2 years now, driven by my Luxman sq-n150. Heavenly combination in my room (25m2)

[@ccapri9357]

Ahhh,🙂 that amp was my first choice for my Lintons. Unfortunately it went from 3000 to 4000€ here and I ended up pairing them with a Cayin LA34. (also a good combination and it sounds really well BTW)

[@deanknoote114]

I’ve just bought the Wharfedale Lintons after investing a lot of time researching, have to say, yours is the only review I watched twice before pulling the pin. Today I bought the amp, so I’m good to go now. Very excited

[@Wuppie62]

What amp?

[@MegaPalesz]

The sound of Linton is a big disappointment!!!I had them! I sold it, it had a clear dull sound. Nice but weak speaker,...After that, I bought the Monitor Audio Gold 100,,...Monitor Audio Gold is a thousand times better...

[@troy5220]

@@MegaPalesz Probably had the wrong amp. I think these speakers need a little more power than what some of the reviewers are recommending. What amp did you use?

[@macejc101]

I've had the Linton's for about 2 years. Just attached them to a primaluma power amp and the soudstage grew immensely. Agreed that you can liven them up with brighter tubes and/or gear and they match really well.

[@sixergixer]

God, I bet they'd sing with a PrimaLuna!

[@torbenw8302]

Just received a pair. Six hour's later I'm in love ❤️

[@rxonmymind8362]

Wait till 6 months when you finally break in those Kevlar speakers. Absolutely magic.

[@footagemissing]

Another great video, thank you. These have been on my want list for a couple years and you've only reinforced that.

[@darrenbaker3220]

Great review John. I've been rocking these for 2 years now and I could not be happier. Driven by a Yamaha AS-2100. My room is smaller than yours (4.5m × 5.5m) and my preferred SPL is 75dB. I'm basically in a near field situation with a roughly 7 foot triangle, with Lintons toed in slightly. As you say, they suit just about any type of music and since I like all sorts (love Mclusky by the way), I can listen for hours on end. Plus my wife can put pot plants on top. Everybody's happy.

[@PascalNuman]

Have these for about half a year now. Love them!!!

[@jerryjohnson4625]

Nice review. I have a pair sitting in front of me , powered with a prima Luna integrated tube amplifier ,35 w.p.c. I really like them , also paired w/ an Emotiva RS 11 sub + Aquerion ribbon tweeters. Linton's sound great without them , but they are something else with them. The Linton's aren't Bass Shy , but they can't and won't reach the subs Lows . I love the Wharfedales.

[@Bogdan0zaurus]

Hello John I was amazed to find that your opinion about these speakers coincides 100% with my opinion. I have had them for two years and I enjoy them as much as the first day. The old speakers are Opera Callas, the first model, the one with five tweeters (two in the front and three in the back) which, when they appeared on the market, cost about four times more than Linton. Of course, Opera have more refinement, more precision and brilliance, but with all that I listen to Linton about 80% of the time because...exactly the reasons you said. The main amplifier is Yamaha AS 2100, an extraordinary device in all respects. However, I also have a tube amplifier, a chinese one, Yaqin MC-10L, which was upgraded by a specialist. Well, it's as if the Linton sound even better on the tube amp, the two seem to be made for each other, like a perfect marriage between two husbands who love each other as much as on the first day. If you have the opportunity to listen to Linton on an tube amplifier , make an effort and listen to them, you will convince yourself that I am right. Bogdan, Bucharest

[@xsamitt]

I have them...Love them! When using them with higher end gear you really do reap the benefits! I have 1100 watt amps on them,I listen at lower volumes,but they give me a fantastic experience!

[@prateeksaini5412]

Brilliant analogy of projectors & tv. It made everything very clear

[@syanhc]

Wharfedale speakers are originally from Crossgates in Leeds and were manufactured there too. I’ve owned two Wharfedales in my time during the 80s and 90s. Lovely speakers. Now I own the Monitor Audio Gold 100s. I must admit I do love the look of the Lintons.

[@nativochileno7091]

THEY ARE FANTASTIC !

[@PeterComber]

Brilliant review, love the TV/projector analogy. One question: how do the Lintons perform at low volume (late evening listening)?

[@lawlesskm]

Use a credit card to take off the grills.

[@martinmiller7623]

Same card may be used to purchase them. Sorry couldn’t stop myself.

[@christophergray576]

I had these driven by Arcam SA20 but that is now driving my Acoustic Energy 520s with the Linton amplification being provided by an Aiyima T9 pro (cheap £150 Chinese tube amp) and they still sound brilliant. It’s as if John knows what he’s talking about.

[@howhithefi2197]

The Lintons sounds amazyng with Tube Amps. That is the Winn Combination. I use Ayon Spirit KT88 p.p. with Lintons. Marvelous.

[@juliancrun]

For those who are interested, the bottom of the speaker stands fit the Tzero MkIII subwoofer, I have one for each speaker and a super tweeter for each. They also have the internal cables modified with the Chord Company X. They are wonderful.

[@four_touchdowns]

Which super tweeter do you use? Don't they interfere with each other? Are you still happy with the sound?

[@jm-vq4cm]

Hi how does the small Tzero improve the bass of the Lintons?

[@speedmatters]

Couldn't agree more. Brilliant speakers that work very well on every level with all music types. Had mine for 6 months paired with a vintage JVC 4VN-880 and a Wiim Mini streaming FLAC music and it always brings a smile to my face, and for once it lets the technology side of things step aside and you can get lost in the music for hours on end. They could sell these for twice the price.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Very informative review and helpful introduction to these beautiful speakers. Thank you for your time and effort to share this with us all.

[@atulnsingh]

@JohnDarko, I don’t know reviewer, who explained these speakers as beautifully (and with simplicity) as you did - laser sharp, saturated but limited dimensional TV vs grainy, less saturated but wider projector. You make it so simple. Love this channel ❤️🤟👊

[@ykhm9778]

Lintons paired with Denon 2500ne series, linked with Morrow Audio SP4 specker cables, and level 5 of interconnects. After 6 years for trying to catch rabbit - I stopped to hear equipments. Now I hear only music. Great set up. UPDATE: Recently added Power Strip GIGAWATT PF1 EVO+ with PowerSync Plus cable. This is the "dot" at the end of the sentence. Strip pulls out more from the equipment, giving clean power. Awesome results on that setup.

[@johanbeeckaert]

How does they sound with the 2500 NE. I have the 1700 NE and they sound very powerful, strong, fast, deep and clean bass, very airy in the highs with lots of detail and very good imagining. I have tried different amplifiers with the Lintons and the Denon is the best so far.

[@zoranvukmirovic3425]

I had old Linton speakers, year '79.? A cheap speaker with a cheap sound, those were my first speakers. They had mid and high drivers placed horizontally, light boxes with thin and sharp walls. After them, the E90, in contrast, was an extremely good speaker, with high efficiency, and significantly more expensive.

[@kungula]

With Annette Asvik or Yello these speakers are just sounding great. I had the Neat Elite speakers before with my Superuniti and I was never happy. Now I can listen for hours as you said and I can confirm that they work well in a big room ( 41 square meters ). I mostly use Tidal with my Atoll streamer.

[@jerryjohnson4625]

I have a simple two-channel vinyl setup. Primaluna 35 w.p.c all valve amp, Lintons , sterro pair ribbon supertweets setting on top. Ohh , also a REL Classic 98 sub. The tweets get switched on or off , depending on the recording. The 98 can and does put the bottom ( and more) into the song . The Linton's have a nice bass punch , enough that I think most would be content w/o the beautiful REL , but it adds a feeling to the music that is just so right. You mentioned the slight roll off on the top. Yes ,but its far from drastic. They reproduce the upper frequencys nicely , but my super tweeter can go higher and add more shimmer. Most people don't listen to music like i do ,lol I'm sure there's a name for it. So, Lintons..., Love them. Have had them maybe 4 years now. And they are built like a Cadillac. Anybody that laughs at the quality or the finish , don't know what they're talking about. Buy them and enjoy them without a subwoofer or super tweets ,they can play anything you throw their way. Stands are a must.

[@kapiti414]

Great review, I have the Lintons paired with the NAD c3050LE (lucky I know) and a 10" sub, which I do find necessary for my pretty large open plan living room and taste for electronic and prog metal music. But John one of the best pieces of advice I have taken from your channel is that the room has the #1 impact on sound quality and as such I can't see myself upgrading from here as its just not a go-er to put in acoustic treatments to get the benefit of a more expensive system.

[@joergbrathauer2302]

I replaced my original LS50 with the Linton's. The Tweeter sounds super grainy when new but got a bit better in time. The bass was too much in my room so I stuffed the ports and they sound much faster and better. They are good for low quality recordings and long listening sessions but some days I miss the KEF. Paired with a Naim Unitiqute 2 btw

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

They need to add a linen or hemp colored grill option.

[@stereotyper7375]

I was thinking of getting these and buying the KLH 5 replacement oatmeal coloured grille cloth and fitting.

[@Wanderhirsch]

I like these and your explanations, it seems that they may be similar to my very old Spendor speakers

[@BradleyBaker]

Love your channel. Question: I have a pair of Paradigm Reference Signature 80 speakers which I purchased 27 years ago. Would the Wharfedle be a good replacement for those? And if you had to recommend a pre-amp and amp for these,w hat would you recommend? I listen to classical, jazz and rock and varying volume levels (soft to really loud). The Paradigms seem to handle those parameters with no problem. They are connected to a Parasound pre and amp (also purchased 27 years ago) which drives them at 120 watts per channel.

[@robertl915]

Yes to the lintons I had the bw cm9 and never looked back

[@jamesm90]

I completely agree with your review, you really nailed it. They are so easy to live with, long term ownership speakers.

[@JonathonDoig]

I grew up in the 70's, married in the 90's and still have my Royd Apex floorstanders I bought in the 80's. V. nice review John 👍

[@acidtongue514]

I got mine two years ago, paired them with a Willsenton R8 on which I upgraded the tubes, then got a Denafrips Ares II and can say I am still very happy. In my experience, great details, awesome holographic presentation and very nice mid range.

[@MustangBoss1973]

Almost thought we had a bit of Jan Hammer at the beginning. I was of to get my linen suit.

[@xavisixtynine1969]

With my Marantz 1030 and a a fridge full of beers...there are no other speakers I could want

[@sultantoure4220]

Hi thank you Darko for this new video. I really love this speakers. I wanted to buy them but now I’m going to. And probably with the rotel a11 tribute.

[@lindsaywebb1904]

In most circumstances i like the engulfing, less clinical vibe so my interest is piqued. I have a question about listening levels though - I like to listen fairly quietly and i've noticed some substantial differences between systems when listening at lower SPLs (say 75dB) so would that be something worth including or considering in a review?

[@ddirt80]

I typically listen around that level and think they should tremendous in that range

[@zachboos]

It’s good to see you back in your old apartment. These are the Darko reviews I grew to enjoy.

[@brianconneranweig1772]

I agree with your review entirely. I've had my Linton's for over a year now and love them. If they aren't "bright" enough for you, just turn up the treble a bit. I'm not above eq-ing my system to tweak the sound to my taste. These are perfect for me as I find my son's Klipsch RP 600M a bit brash for my ears. To me these are the perfect speaker!

[@MegaPalesz]

I had a Wharfedale, I sold it. I didn't keep it for long, it was a big disappointment!Dull sound as if a blanket had been placed in front of it.-It's nice.. But it's weak as a speaker-.

[@lapetitaasia]

totally agree

[@spilgr]

Its amazing how well aimed Darko described the situation with the tv and the projector simulating the monitor audio speakers vs the Lintons! I agree 100% with him, the last period i was searching for more bigger sound volume, but my Monitor Audio BX2 was unable to deliver.. My room is about 30m2 so i decided (and because i have not the money to buy the Lintons that i was really want) to buy a pair of used Pionners three way speakers from 80s with similar dimensions with Lintons.. When i connect them to my amp and hear them i felt exactly like Darko descrived to this video..! Now i am saving up for the Lintons!!!

[@johnnyirizarry6489]

thanks for the video...as useful as usual...greetings from miami...

[@tangoromeo]

I have the Lintons connected to the Powernode and a vintage turntable with an Audiokultura Iskra preamp. I love this setup, the Lintons are fantastic and very versatile!

[@wcg66]

I have some 70's era Lintons and I've replaced the electrolytic capacitors in the crossovers but they still don't sound as good as modern speakers. Despite the naming convention, these are likely light years ahead of the original Lintons like mine. These speakers are likely my next upgrade.

[@andrewbrazier9664]

Computer Aided design & new cone materials 🎶🙂

[@nasdkhan254]

The Lintons are superb speakers . These are for people who want to listen to music not that tinkly bright hifi sound which impresses in the short term but fatigue s after 1/2 an hour . I personally think they sound better without the spikes . You need to burn them in and keep away from walls 👍

[@ricstars95]

how far from the front wall for optimal SQ?

[@Michiel1972]

@@ricstars95 40 to 50 centimeter. Depends also a bit on your background. Diffuse / absorbtion panels.

[@ricstars95]

@@Michiel1972 thank you👍

[@marshall2.015]

Lintons with Aperion Audio ribbon super tweeters sitting on top is magical. The super tweeters add "air" for that live feel to the music while still having the warmth of the Lintons. Add a REL sub if you want it all.

[@GabrielMario63]

My friend, I have an old '90s pair of Tannoy 609 MKII pushed by Rotel 980 amp and Thorens TD147 turntable, do you think Lintons could be a good replacement for my speakers? (I don't have much possibilities of testing different matches in my country, Argentina). Thanks a lot for your time and videos!

[@jameslast3192]

The lintons wont disappoint! I just got a pair and I’ve had heaps of speakers, much more expensive ones too! The lintons are wonderful! You won’t regret it.

[@holgerroder3261]

Hello, Sounds the Linton s better With Grills ir without? What ist the Sound Difference? The looked better without Grills.Thanks

[@reallyeffingcooltechnodude]

The lintons are designed to be listened with the grills on.

[@jasonmehlhoff8877]

I kept my Lintons about half a year then parted with them. Not the sound I was looking for. I loved their looks and stands and really, really wanted to like them. I might try some Wharfedales with their ribbon tweaters though. Thanks for all your enjoyable videos!

[@adeypoos]

Great review and pretty much spot on. I really like the Lintons for both looks and sound. They are not the last word in detail and refinement though and start to fall apart with complex, dynamic classical music.

[@protestagain]

There is one speaker no one has testet, and it's the Quad Z3. I got mine some years ago a little bit cheaper than yours Wharfedale LINTON. I have paired them with an old hybrid 250W amplifier, a chinese CAV. They were very cheap, but mine are doing very well in my setup. I have the same RME dac as you and 50K flacs on my laptop. I had, and tested several amplifiers, DAC's and loudspeakers, but these setup sounds wonderful in my room. If there is anything to change, it's the room. I listen to most things, but the type of music you also like is very good, and since it is connected to the laptop, there is also all kinds of speech, videos and such almost constantly. All the music tracks you've listened to with what you're testing, I also listen to that from Spotify and try to better understand what you mean by what I hear.

[@notspeakanychinese]

I suppose you don’t like Classical mister Darko, but I can add they sound nice with all sorts of classical rep, particularly piano and large scale orchestral. Running with an old Radford STA 25 valve. I

[@jerryjohnson4625]

Linton's 1st appeared in 66 ,I think. I'm hooked on my Linton's.Right up my alley. They do go low , enuff for most I'd think , but my REL Classic 98 takes it lower ,and my Aperion true flat ribbon tweeters sre setting on top , for the x-tra sparkle if you like. Power ,35 wpc Prima Luna Prologue integrated. Really a beautiful sound. Vinyl only,2 ch.. I can't imagine looking for better speakers now, especially in this price range. They soar all by themselves.

[@macgeek2112]

I seriously considered the Linton's for the price (with stands), but I went straight to my end-game speaker with the Cornwall IV's. I had considered the Dovedale's before I saw the price.

[@victornacion1212]

Thanks for a very informative review. I should now put the Linton on top of my shortlist!

[@enak187]

I have also had the Lintons for about 2 years driven by a Hegel H190 and I love them. I also like to listen to them without the grills off. I have no sub which I was considering until I found the right room position. They are a fun speaker and are a good arounder