Wharfedale Linton Heritage Review, why seeking perfection is not always best!

In this video, we take a close look & listen to the Wharfedale Linton speakers.
Kurt has gone down the technical path of audio, sometimes chasing technical perfection. When listening to them over time, he was charmed by their vintage sound that hearkens to his past audio systems.
While listening to these speaker we did a number of comparisons. Listening with the grills both installed, removed, and single grills installed. (Just to hear if they made a difference).
-From our listening, we recommend listening with the grill installed!-
Before you give us a hard time... Our filming team member shot all our B-Roll shots with a single grill installed... HAHA
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 Specifications, Looks & Feel
3:30 Over-all Performance
6:37 Musical Performance
10:45 Our Recommendations
12:31 Wrap-Up
Thanks for watching!

[@ThousandThrills]

Great review ! It's a real torture not knowing if I should order them or not...found a great deal that covers the taxes and free shipping but then I guess I'll need to upgrade my amp too...happy holidays and you deserve more subscribers! Keep up the good work!

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for your kind comments and support! I know the pain. As you mentioned in a previous comment it is an addiction! If you have a dealer close by you can audition them to make sure. Even if they offer a sound that is different and is to your liking it may be worthy enough to add to your collection. Merry Christmas! Enjoy the holidays and happy Listening!

[@ThousandThrills]

@@Hifyed thanks for the wishes, it's the 4ohms thing that makes me hesitate too, we'll see, maybe the future klh model 7s will steal the show when they come out 😄😉✌

[@Hifyed]

@@ThousandThrills The Lintons are rated at 6 ohms however will dip down below 4. If you are thinking of matching it with the C700 it is stable at 4. You may want to consider moving up to something that uses N-core which is stable at lower ohms. This can be found in the Cambridge evo series, NAD M33(quite a large step up in price) and the upcoming NAD C399 which I can't wait to get my hands on! I really do like what KLH is doing these days and hope to a vid on the 5s soon. Take your time no rush as you will usually end up happier!

[@ThousandThrills]

@@Hifyed 😄 I'm also interested in the C399! I feel like that one could last a long time. Thanks a lot.

[@jerryjohnson4625]

Dont miss them very much. Always dusting them ,lol. Perhaps I just didn't give them a chance , perhaps.

[@S.L.1211]

So basically a wonderful sounding speaker. Even after 2 years of owning them… they keep me coming back 🥰

[@Hifyed]

Glad to hear are still enjoying them! 👌

[@violin-schwerin]

I completely agree, just wonderful speakers. They benefit from decoupling from the stand with moongel pads

[@jdraven0890]

I've waited for a couple of years to pull the trigger on these. You've convinced me that this is what I want to pair with my old 1970s Pioneer stack. I listen to that my old hi-fi for what these speakers seem to be designed for.

[@Hifyed]

It’s good to hear that you want to keep the vintage vibe going. The lintons will have that bass dynamics found in older speakers but still have that modern sound. Enjoy 👌

[@jeffnicholson4590]

Love it!!!! Such a great job guys ( especially the Westbrook clip!😂) Stoked that I stumbled upon this!

[@andrewgorenc9160]

Nice job guys, just subscribed and look forward to more of your content!

[@Hifyed]

thank you for your feedback!

[@nasdkhan254]

I bought these. Took a while to burn in & not as bright as some but I guarantee you can play these all day, all types of music , all types of recording. Worth investigating

[@Hifyed]

👍👍

[@RobCCTV]

I have just got a pair of Lintons. They are by far the best speaker I have ever had. I have a very wide taste in music, from classical to jazz to chill to modern(ish) rock, and they have revealed details in the sound I never heard before. And that bass is PUNCHY and TIGHT !!! When a timpany drum roll is heard, you can hear each strike of the drum. Never heard that before in a speaker.

[@Hifyed]

Good choice! glad you found your speaker. They are definitely an all-around speaker that can play a wide range of music. Happy listening!

[@andrejjosipovic5839]

are they good for metal ( metallica, iron maiden, judas priest, megadeth)?

[@RobCCTV]

@@andrejjosipovic5839 I wouldn't know; I never listen to pure distilled expressions of agression.

[@ricardolandaeta8727]

@@RobCCTV 😂

[@MrHellrider9]

@@andrejjosipovic5839these speakers are considered very warm so it fits them with metal as a real audiophile speakers temd to be bright so i get always fatigued very fast with metal and these will also sound good with low res recordings as they get too bright like some old black metal. I dont have these but now im considering because of the warmness of these speakers

[@timothyfreeseha4056]

I appreciate the transparency of your reviews. Customers can both recognize the quality of a product & recognize that it does not suit their tastes!

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for this comment! I really appreciate it.

[@markstoyanovich1778]

Cant wait for your review on the KLH model 5

[@Hifyed]

Hopefully soon!

[@DethFromAbove1985]

How do these modern throw back speakers sound compared to vintage speakers? Is there an obvious improvement over say HPM-100s?

[@jerryjohnson4625]

Everybody's different. I went from not very expensive Klipsch Towers , to Tannoy Revolution xt6f , to the Linton's. 🔉😊 . When I first heard them and my smallish living room I knew I liked them. It was kind of like I'm home now .lol. some people mentioned the highs were a little grainy. I noticed it. But it sure isn't awful , and you have to be listening for it. I took Mike's advice from Germany on KZbin about replacing a couple capacitors and a couple resistors. Well I did it. Ordered the parts and they came to my house. I think all four pieces were about $14. A friend of mine that has a lot of knowledge with Electronics unsoldered the 4 old and out in the 4 new parts. Well wow ! I could tell her immediately it was more detailed. So it wasn't the speaker , it's the crossover. A speaker manufacturer cannot put the best parts in every speaker. No one would buy the more high-end models if they did. Why spend $4,000 but I can get one that sounds as good for $1499 . But if you can do a little tweak like this it will make it sounds a lot closer to the big boys. And there are other KZbin guys that show you crossover replacements for the Linton. Hell you might not want to ever buy another speaker ! Powering mine with a Primaluna Prologue Integrated w/ twin SVS sb 1000's . I'm only at about 45 watts or so , and yeah it can sound like you're in the club 🔉 . I say the Linton's pack a punch , sound ! Looks ! Build ! And dual exhaust ! Yeah baby !🎛

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for taking the sharing this! Much appreciated. You're right the Lintons are a pretty sweet speaker. It's been a long time since I built speakers however I should look into modifying one just for fun! I just need to find the time one day to get started!...Do you miss your Tannoy 6xt? I'm a big fan of those speakers and was disappointed that they did not come out with a replacement. Thanks again for all the info!

[@violin-schwerin]

How do you remove the crossover?

[@jerryjohnson4625]

@@violin-schwerin hi To remove the crossover just remove the big speaker and there it is.

[@violin-schwerin]

@@jerryjohnson4625 thanks! is there a how-to on the web that you could recommend?

[@xtremegaming517]

I like the vintage look of this speaker. what would you recommend that has a old look but with a more transparent sound??

[@Hifyed]

From my listening so far, I would say the KLH Model 5’s would be a more transparent speaker while keeping a nice classic finish! -M

[@samt8017]

I almost thought that the look of these speakers is to old school, but the explanation you guys give is really helpful. Do you still talk with your friend that worked for Wharfedale?

[@Hifyed]

Occasionally, do you have a question for him?

[@samt8017]

@@Hifyed not really. But it would be cool to have an interview with th guy. Perhaps Wharfedale fans would want to get some inside knowledge on how the company works. Maybe you can open a poll to see how many people would be interested in watching content like that.

[@IndyJoner]

Subscribed as soon as saw those PMC FB1s in the background. How is the bass on the Lintons compared to the PMCs?

[@Hifyed]

Thank you! Personally, I like the bass on the PMCs. It is very dynamic, deep, and tuneful without purposely being exaggerated(studio side in me). The Lintons have "fun bass" that I know people will love!

[@mmma4096]

I have a Wharfedale Linton Speakers in Mahogany, looks very nice. I really not understand why so many and many owners changed the crossovers and sometimes the tweeter too, they say: Linton speakers are "No life", Why? Thanks

[@karelsteiner9878]

Thanks for the review and what do you think about the Yamaha A-S1200 and Wharfedale LINTON Heritage pairing? Thank you Charles

[@HanifBarnwell]

I own these the grills are NOT meant to be removed !! note if you listen to old irrelevant music like me then these are for you “Sour Suite” by the Guess Who and “Since I Don’t Have you” by Eddie Holman will send chills through your body. I hope you guys evaluated using a 4 Ohm tap!!

[@Hifyed]

I completely agree with all your comments! In our description, we even mentioned that the grills are designed to be left on as it reduces reflections from the front of the cabinet. We also recommended that these speakers should be used on a 4 ohm stable amp. You are also right during our tests when we listened to songs from the band Temprees we loved how it added soul to the music. These speakers just draw you right in!

[@therealboofighter]

Just found your channel and have been watching a few of your videos. I live just up the road from you guys, in the capital. nice to see local reviews. Do you guys own a store and what is your background in audio?

[@Hifyed]

Hello Calgarian! I have taken a step back from the Audio Room, however, I'm still consulting my clients(I can't abandon them😉 ). I have been in the business for over 20+ years working in the manufacturing, distribution, and retail side. My first job was working in audio in my teens and I never left since! As for Marcos, His Dad worked in Audio and followed his hobby. He's a vintage audio guy and owns some pretty crazy pieces! Msg me anytime I can meet you at the Audio Room and show you around!

[@therealboofighter]

@@Hifyed I am in Edmonton. Lol.

[@Hifyed]

@@therealboofighter at least we are still in the same province!

[@therealboofighter]

@@Hifyed I might have to take you up on the offer next time I am down there visiting family.

[@Hifyed]

@@therealboofighter 👍👍

[@rickp6731]

Great review ! Can you all review the all new Wharfedale Dovedale speakers they just won best of show at Axpona show 2023 from Audio Bacon !

[@hmrowland6114]

Grills on, how they're designed. The wood lip w/o the grill adds distortion especially in the midrange. Tweeters to the inside...there is a L and R speaker. No.listening fatigue. Excellent for the $.

[@germansamuilov3837]

Hi guys, thanks for the reviews! I’m new to the channel, but would like your comments on pairing these to my new NAD C700. Right now the C700 is working like a charm with a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and thinking on the Linton’s as a huge step forward (maybe?) as I moved to a larger house with a large living room. Thanks!

[@Hifyed]

Thank you! In a larger room definitely the lintons will work much better. Please keep in mind the sound signature is quite different. I have a listen first just to make sure. The c700 will work just fine with the Lintons. I even tried it myself!

[@germansamuilov3837]

What would you mean when you say sound signature? Are you talking about the soundstage or the kind of sound the speakers will naturally create? Not an audiophile, so not always understand the meaning (sorry for that) of all the specific words, just a guy who loves music and would enjoy to get the best out of his investment in this hobby. I’m mainly a rock (80’s and 90’s mainly), grunge and many other genres, and that’s why I imagined they would be a great improvement. Would you agree with that statement? Thanks again for your support and clarification!!!

[@Hifyed]

@@germansamuilov3837 sorry I try not to talk in terms of hifi lingo. It’s a characteristic of the sound. You may hear some people say “warm” or “bright” sounding. Based on the genre of music you listen I do think you would like it better and would be a good upgrade. Also take a look at the Klh model 5, we compared them and will release the vid soon. Happy to hear you just want to listen to music! Sometimes it best not to dive into the deep end when it comes to gear 😉

[@germansamuilov3837]

Unfortunately there are no options to buy the KLH model five in Chile, so I guess I’ll go try the Linton’s with my own C700. What would you think on positioning of the Linton’s? How far from the wall behind would you say would be a “good” distance? Don’t have much space even if I it’s a pretty big living room to fill (30 by 12 ft approx, and I have good chunk of glass on one side) Thanks (once again) again

[@Hifyed]

@@germansamuilov3837 if possible try to keep the speakers 10 inches from wall. The speakers have two rear ports so if you can go even further it will help! Since you have a large room it will help as that is a lot of space to fill.

[@skeezer180]

I have lintons driven by quad 405 2 and 34 pre great sound

[@audio_acoustic_engineering]

Great video Hifyed🤟🏼and well placed edits 🤦🏼‍♀️🧏🏻‍♂️Marcos those grills eh! I enjoy that people are liking these and measurement reviewers are not (mmmm… GR). I think the Evo’s look a bit sexier, but I’ll stand with Kurt on preferring newer more accurate speakers. 👍🏼

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for your comments! This one was a really tough one for me and I was not sure if I was getting my point across correctly(it's Kurt BTW). I was talking to a friend of mine who was building two systems last year. He said he wanted something with more "grit" and something that was more "studio sounding" as he was also a pretty known musician. We had a really good chat on why he felt it was necessary to do two completely opposite sounding systems. At the end of the day it really becomes personal preference and can appreciate both sides.

[@roadracer517]

Love mine.

[@gfrizzleshizzlemanizzle]

Kia ora. Shouts from New Zealand. Great review! I'm building a cabin. It's only 5.5m by 3.5m (16 by 11 ft?) 2.7m ceiling. Do you think these beauties would be too large for that room, acoustically. Thanks heaps.

[@Hifyed]

Thank you 🙏🙏 You will be just fine as long as you have some room to move around your speakers and find an optimal spot. I also feel the like to a minimum of 6ft apart.

[@tubesticker]

Hey, may I ask if you got them and if they worked for your room size?

[@Hwords1]

Will the speakers work OK in a room 10 x 10 size or do I need to go down to the Denton 85s

[@Hifyed]

A square room is always a little tough. The good news in a 10x10(9ft ceiling) room your main problematic frequencies is @ 170hz and 425hz. With the frequency response of these speakers, you should be ok with careful positioning. If your positioning is limited go with the Dentons as it will be more flexible. Also in a smaller room, the Dentons will be easier to place for soundstage if that is important to you.

[@jerryjohnson4625]

These speakers are big sounding.nice.

[@Hifyed]

@@jerryjohnson4625 👌

[@Francrev489]

The grill instaled is usefull

[@nfaller89]

Why do I feel like they shot a porn just before this review. Also that one guy is hella blazed haha. Thank you for this pure satire of the audiophile review game.

[@Hifyed]

Well... I will say no to both accounts! But, we really enjoy audio! Our goal is to have fun, and bring a more light-hearted approach!

[@nfaller89]

@@Hifyed very well I look forward to seeing you guys grow. I like the dynamic of a team review really shakes things up. Wish you guys the best.

[@Rob3rtM]

The best speackers in the price.

[@Hifyed]

Many would agree!

[@ManuelMedellin.]

I thought the Wharfedale Evo line sounds much more refined and geared towards people who want to listen to a broad variety of music, these Linton's are not my "Cup of Tea" either, give them Oldschool Rock and they may probably do a fine job... but for most people who want that warm Wharfedale sound and who don't need a lot of Bass the Evo 4.4 are the better choice.

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The evo would definitely be a good alternative.

[@blatantenigma3374]

You had them the wrong way round, the tweeter should be inward...

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

You had the speakers backwards the tweeters belong on the inside, and they recommend keeping the grills on.

[@Hifyed]

Yup, we mentioned both in the video and in the description that the grills be left on. It reduces the amount of reflections from the front of the cabinet. We tried the speakers/tweeters in both positions. In our situation, it worked better on the outside as the soundstage was a tad bit larger and speakers disappeared more. In our situation it worked better as our first reflection points are treated and having the tweeters positioned inwards in most cases would work better for 90% rooms that are not...I have built many studios in the past and usually use PMC for example the two two and ib2s which the tweeters are offset. Depending on setup the engineers choose how to position the speakers tweeter offset....I do THANK YOU for bringing it up as I should have covered it as I may have sent the wrong message when people saw the setup.

[@zorankalina6100]

You describe them..prity good. They have so many +++++++++++++++es...easy to listening.....easy to drive....not hard to finde positione...a lots of ++++++, even the price for what you get....musicly & looking. If enething there can be a bit better...is in dinamics/speed. But for such sound....you nead something much more expensive...much harder to drive/a lots of wats...etc/....and much higher listening decibels. With those it is so easy to listening the music...allso, neighburs will be in peace. Near perfect yob from Whaeferdale. Have sistem for everithing...with Lintons.......and a system for music only ...with ATC SCM 40es My findings are from those 2 worlds. It will be hard to finde 1 of them as only sistem. Ok...if I live in the house...and can listening allweys in high volumes/decibels/....then ATCs have advantige. For apartmants....and more relaxing sound in all, then Lintons. Sure, all setap for Lintons...is about 4 times less costlier....ore more. All the best from Cr🌞atia. Sory on my unpolished english🤭

[@Hifyed]

Well done! your findings are exactly how I feel about them. I had a set of ATC 40s a while back ago and understand where you are coming from. When doing my listening tests one speaker I use is the PMC speakers which you may have seen in the background. The sound signature from the Linton and PMC/ATC is at two ends of the spectrum. I am very glad to hear that you like both sides. Thank you for taking the time with your feedback. I am very glad to hear that you appreciate both design principles as sometimes in audio we like to think one is right and the other is wrong. Thanks again and all the best from Canada! Kurt

[@zorankalina6100]

@@Hifyed What I found...is, maybe beter and cheaper is to have 2 sistems/even 3/....depanding of a space a nature of ussing/all around, tv, yust music.....listening for yourself...ore wish to talk and listening/ Acording to my experiante.....for enething you got, there is sam lost. There is no perfect sistem for all and everithing Probably..."audiofils" and sound technitiones....sound studio engineres will prefere ATCs Most of us others...will finde Lintons...more afordeble for sound and cost. ATCs are realy something....but you nead to invest so much money, to get best from them...and still, you nead high volumes...to heare all.Not for apartmants!!!!!! It cost me so much to finde it/ATC SCM S40+ 2×RELs T9+ ATC P1 + Nuprime dac 10h+Audioquest cabeling+ high curent filter+/that was not expensive/ Audiolab CDT 6000 transport/.....to finde only here and there/New year evening/, can listening loud enough...to hear all and not to be in a problem with my neighbours. In the same time....with Lintons...can do a lot,finde a lot of relaxing yoj in music...do not nead to pay a fortune for amplificatione and all the rest. 2 Worlds....many tastes...a lot of surcuimstances....ah👍🤭🙂🍀🥳🍾🎼🎶⛱👋 Wish you all the best. Take care...enyoj in 🎵🎼🎵🎼🎶

[@Hifyed]

@@zorankalina6100 You are right on the ATCs! They do require good gear to drive them properly and get the most out of them... I agree with no such thing as a perfect system. That's the reason why I have so much gear. Take care and enjoy the music!👍👍

[@zorankalina6100]

@@Hifyed Ah...on the end...I do the same, using few sistems...and traying to hold myself about more🤭👍🍀👋

[@Hifyed]

@@zorankalina6100 😂it can become an addiction! I just realize it is late in Croatia! Listening to music! 😉👌

[@waldoyew4247]

If they had quality crossovers I would consider these but these lintons are using lower quality crossover components.

[@Hifyed]

I agree it would open them up. It’s funny as for most I think that’s why they like it. It “warms” things up.

[@superdougie10]

You guys are hilarious. White dude is funny cause he smiles when he talks like he's been smoking a blunt and he can hardly control himself.

[@Hifyed]

😂 so true! I think he has a permanent smile.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Lol what does ‘neutral soundstage’ mean?

[@Hifyed]

The sound is in line with the speakers. For example in a studio setup. You can also have a soundstage that sounds more in front of the speaker.

[@charlieaydin1377]

Hope everyone who is in the market listens before they buy. I almost ordered these off of the reviews before listening. I finally auditioned them and was left less than impressed by the muddy bass and veiled midrange. Female vocals and guitars sounded like they were buried deep in the mix as opposed to being front and centre. Buyer beware these give you an overly warm sound. Turns out im a Focal guy though so take this with a grain of salt

[@Hifyed]

Thank you for your feedback! I definitely understand why the Lintons sound the way they do as it attracts so many people. I worked in distribution/manufacturing in high end audio for many years and companies choose a certain sound signature. As I mentioned in the video “its not my cup of tea” however I get it. I’m also a focal fan myself 😉

[@antoniomarsicola8608]

It's not gona measure the best...well quite the opposite, check Erin's

[@Hifyed]

It does measure quite well and is tuned(frequency-wise) similar to other speakers at the same price. It was one of our first videos and I think I may have been a little too critical, especially during that time I have finished up a few studios that were designed to be ultra-linear with as perfect phasing as possible. With that being said frequency response is not the only measurement(so many factors). One is distortion/harmonics which is present and purposeful in this speaker. That is what really stood out to me and is the same reason why people love it. It brings character and perception of warmth to the speaker.

[@antoniomarsicola8608]

@@Hifyed Check again Erin's measurements, distortion is very decent. Why not just admit that your ears are not perfect :-) That's why measurements exist

[@Hifyed]

@@antoniomarsicola8608 I believe in measurements and the reason why we started doing so. I have worked for many hi-fi manufacturers and it is a must to include an objective approach when designing speakers. And looking at the measurements which I also found on alpha audio it stated "What does stand out - and maybe that’s where the ‘direct’ midrage originates from - is the 3rd harmonic around 1500 Hz. That one hits almost 1%. The warmth we experience is visible at 50 Hz where we see a dominant 2nd harmonic This is what gives the Lintons that sense of "warmth" and "magic" that draws people to these speakers. I DON"T claim to have perfect ears however it's pretty clear looking at it both subjectively and objectively their design intentions.

[@antoniomarsicola8608]

@@Hifyed so you want to tell me that you were not able to identify the tonality of the speaker (you thought it was not linear while data says it's very linear) but still you can hear the level of distortion, which is much more difficult according to psychoacoustics. Maybe you have superpowers... Now before replying again with other ingenuities, you should read the papers from Floyd Toole and Sean Olive, they will explain you that it is well proven distortion is much much less understandable by human perception than on-axis linearity and directivity. I suggest have a look at objective measurements before posting your next subjective review :-) Or start measuring, even a hundred buck microphone can tell you a lot of mid to high frequency linearity

[@Hifyed]

😂This is what keeps audio interesting! Hopefully your not getting upset. As mentioned in my first response "It does measure well". It was my fault for putting my studio hat on as it was one of our first videos. In the studio world based on objective measurements would not fly. This does not mean that in the home audio world it is not considered good and I admit it was my mistake. I should have known better not to compare speakers that are for studio use. I'm glad you brought this up. Psychoacoustics and the polarization between subject vs objective have always been an interesting debate. I have many friends who are engineers in the industry and one of them worked with Floyd and Sean as he was one of the chief engineers at Harman. I also have the other side of friends that work in the industry and only believe that products should be designed subjectively. This would be an interesting roundtable!

[@nabsludwig7462]

You set up the speakers the wrong way round! These are left and right pairs and you had it mixed up. Tweeter on the inside! And you run a review channel? 😭

[@Hifyed]

I'm just going to copy and paste from a previous comment. It seems like we have another audio police 😉 Yup, we mentioned both in the video and in the description that the grills be left on. It reduces the amount of reflections from the front of the cabinet. We tried the speakers/tweeters in both positions. In our situation, it worked better on the outside as the soundstage was a tad bit larger and speakers disappeared more. In our situation it worked better as our first reflection points are treated and having the tweeters positioned inwards in most cases would work better for 90% rooms that are not...I have built many studios in the past and usually use PMC for example the two two and ib2s which the tweeters are offset. Depending on setup the engineers choose how to position the speakers tweeter offset....I do THANK YOU for bringing it up as I should have covered it as I may have sent the wrong message when people see the setup.

[@zukispur5493]

My leak sandwich 600s would $h!t'm.

[@Hifyed]

Pretty sweet if you got a good condition leak 600s. Most of them are pretty rough shape nowadays.

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Not vintage speakers. Retro speakers.

[@borisbulldog]

Fk twigs? You guys are in Canada, how bout listening to Neil Young - Like a Hurricane?

[@Hifyed]

👍👍 We want to touch on a wide variety!

[@kirbybradley8734]

These speakers are just muffled boxes with booming uncontrolled base.

[@toddstyles7194]

Average speakers at best. By the KLH 5. Twice as good. I did a side by side. Don't listen to this BS.

[@Hifyed]

As mentioned at the start of the review the Lintons are not my cup of tea. Working in the industry my whole working life both in hi-fi and building studios my ears have leaned towards the more technically accurate sound when it comes to phasing linearity etc. So the Lintons don't fit my bill but I understand why so many people like them. I'm currently listening to the KLH 5 and it suits my taste more but it's not just what I think. You think it's twice as good but I guarantee others won't. That's the problem with this industry it's so polarized on what they think sounds better,, subjective vs objective, brand A is so much better than brand B, neutral vs scooped etc. etc. Like yourself you just want to tell people otherwise.That's the real BS!!! If the products you choose make you listen to more music that's the goal.

[@rains00the]

Aren't the KLH5 like twice as expensive?

[@Hifyed]

@@rains00the pretty close! Around 70% more

[@bonebrothpete7928]

So did I and I bought the Lintons. Everybody's ears are different.

[@Hifyed]

@@bonebrothpete7928 👌

[@toddstyles7194]

These speakers are horrible. Don't bother.

[@Hifyed]

Horrible to some loved by others. At the end it’s up to the end user 😉

[@tedhersh9095]

Todd, maybe your ears are the problem.

[@haydenspoppa785]

To each their own but couldn’t disagree with you more. I finally found my final loudspeaker (I demo’d plenty). Any constructive commentary to add? Won’t alter my thoughts at all but what about them offended your so tasteful and refined ear that much?

[@Hifyed]

@@haydenspoppa785 👌 we’ll said! Enjoy your speakers!

[@histubeness]

If you just say a speaker is horrible, without giving any reasons, your statement is meaningless. There's nothing backing it up. Make your case.