Why Are the Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers So Popular? A Long Term Review!

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Please keep comments civil. Comments that add to the conversation are welcome. Comments with links will be removed.

[@billd9667]

As of Dec 18, 2022, Crutchfield is offering the speakers (new) with stands for US$1500.

[@heart_of_dankness9430]

@@billd9667 is 😢b

[@drazenbabich]

Love mine, my best speakers in my 30+ years listening to hi-fi. These are staying, had them for 2 years now and will for many more :) Just about everything on them is done 'just right'. An the design is timeless and they feel like pieces of furniture, not just speakers. I have done away with tall, designer-modern looking, slim monolith towers, not my thing anymore.

[@spooner1]

Like the vintage appearance of the Lintons. I am into acoustic suspension designed speakers. Dislike ports.

[@fetaface1203]

Which amp have you paired them with?

[@drazenbabich]

@@fetaface1203 I paired mine with Yamaha A-S1200, for me this is a match made in heaven. Both are very 'musical' and the least clinical you'll likely to find on the market today. Yamaha higher end amps bring a distinctive warm 'color' to the music, combined with the midrange-enhanced Linton's they produce beautiful sound for Jazz and classical music, to mention only a couple.

[@jasonshort1437]

The wife got me a set of these for my 50th birthday in April. I've thrown everything from avant jazz, prog rock, electronic, hardcore punk, country to classical at them and they handled it all with ease. They don't hype any part of the frequency spectrum and they are very honest. I've had many loud, all day listening sessions on them and they don't kill your ears. Like mentioned, placement is key and they really did need a bit of break in before the sound really started to bloom. Two thumbs up!

[@jamesm90]

Ive been using these about a year and I agree with this video review. I'm really glad I got the stands they just look so right with them.

[@ramblinginmeath4950]

Greetings from Ireland - I invested in a set of Lintons last year driven by a Leak Stereo 130 Amp - and I am more then happy with the combination - highly recommended, super build quality and yes dam heavy and yes stands are critical -- great review and 100% on point ,,

[@adventurebranding]

@ramblinginmeath4950 - where did you buy yours from as I'm looking at these myself to pair with my Yamaha S501, greetings from Kerry 🙂

[@ramblinginmeath4950]

Greetings from Meath.. :) I bought my Lintons from Richer Sounds in Belfast .. get a good deal and excellent customer service - they get better as they age IMO .. these are 100% keepers for my needs and work very well with the Sugden A21 .. note you have the Yamaha S501.. great little amp. might be worth giving Hifi Hut a call in Dublin - they have Lintons on Demo and they also have S501 amp - ask for Derek and best of luck @@adventurebranding

[@robinkleinsteuber5217]

Thanks for your most welcome Wharfedale Linton Heritage expose, as I am looking at these as a possible newer speaker for my music enjoyment. 🎶 Thanks, again! 👍🍺🍺

[@gregorytrane7828]

Nice review. These speakers are rated favorably throughout the audio world and many prefer them over higher end speakers costing much more because their sound is non-fatiguing, warm, balanced and doesn't over emphasize the mid range and highs with weaker bass, like many high end speakers offer these days, to gain a better image and Soundstage. These will be my next speakers.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

I absolutely love mine!

[@drazenbabich]

You are right about the non-fatiguing sound. I replaced my EVO 4.2 pair (which is by the way a fantastic set) with the Linton's as I noticed EVOs sounded a lot more forward and fatiguing would have started kicking in after less than an hour of listening. With Linton's even at a lot lower volume I can get "where I want to be" and they can play all they long without me getting fatigued. I owned 6 sets of speakers in my lifetime and these are by far the best, they sound extraordinary, they look expensive, design is second to none, with the price to boot.

[@danbalkey2580]

Just got the pair today still in box’s with stands that came with them for the 1499 price Labor Day sale. Can’t wait to hook up Great video on your option jazz and old rock only way to go for me keep up the good work.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Nice!!

[@carlsitler9071]

I appreciate your opinion. I love vintage speaker sound. I also love classic rock like Yes, Rush, Pink Floyd and Led Zepplin. I would buy these if something happened to my Marantz 3-way big box speakers (15" woofers). Rock on brother.

[@nasdkhan254]

I bought the Wharfedale speakers as part of a package with the Leak stereo 130 & cdt transport.. it was ment to be a secondary system . Whats happened since is they are now in my main system with the Denon 1510 as my amp , Audiolab 6000 cdt / M dac plus & Technics 1500c as my Turntable . They took a long time to burn in and require careful toe in. I have firing them the short wall 8 foot apart., a foot away from back wall and 2 feet away from side walls . My room has no carpet but well furnished, thick curtains. Compared to virtually all the other speakers they are not as bright . However they are RICH and suits all music & all types of sound quality. Forget the naysayers you have to spend time with them to get them at the best. This will be my last speaker

[@solobueno7483]

A foot away from the back of the speaker?

[@nasdkhan254]

@@solobueno7483 Yes. Tbh I changed things around since. I've put the Wharfedale/ Leak in my bedroom , where my TV is on the wall . My main system has my IMF TSL 50 speakers in them. At the end of day it's best to experiment with speaker positioning until it sounds good to you .

[@screedy1050]

I have to place my speakers just 4 inches from the rear wall. So lintons probably wouldn't work for me at home.

[@Reidy82]

I've moved away from small floorstanding and bookshelf speakers used for many years to the Lintons and wished I could have found something like this sooner. Not perfect by any means but they can do some pretty great things with music paired with the right equipment.

[@colanitower]

This review is spot on. The Lintons indeed need careful placement. In my room 50 cm or 1.6 feet from the wall behind them works best. No need for a subwoofer. The Lintons match well with vintage amplifiers like the Denon PMA-1060 or the Pioneer A-757. Mine are paired with a refurbished Denon PMA-1060. A humble-looking but reliable workhorse with the right amount of power to let the Lintons shine. Speakers + stands + amplifier + a Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100 cost me 1600 euros total two years ago. After using it for two years I still find it to be a system hard to beat at that price point. Another thing I found (but might be room-dependent): the image of sound really opens up when standing up in the listening position. Tilting the speakers slightly forward on their stands by adding small extra pieces of rubber under the backside of the speakers does the trick to correct this. Then comfortably take a seat and have a listen for hours on end 😊

[@tbonet859]

Interesting. I found that elevating just the front of the speakers by 1/4" or 1/2" ( with 4" x 4" neoprene pads or footers): opens up the soundstage wider and taller. When in the sitting listening position and when upright doing things around the room. Having a living room that immediately transitions into the kitchen area: the music is much more balanced and room filling; as I cook, wash dishes or do other stuff. I know longer feel like the music is underneath me, when I'm in the kitchen.

[@HanifBarnwell]

Great long term breakdown, based on the bygone music I listen to (ie soul, folk, rock, r&b, reggae, ska, disco, jazz) these meet my requirements. Note for live recordings and modern music I opt to use my Klipsch instead (speaker b). I am curious what the upcoming Wharfedale Dovedale Heritages will render sonically.

[@drazenbabich]

Stands also put them at the right listening height, with tweeter at ear level when sitting down (on mist standard sofas, couches and armchairs anyway). I saw Peter Comeau on one of the hi-fi shows few years ago when Lintons got announces just few months after the Dentons, asked him about the stand and he said they employed first time an external industrial designer to come up with the best looking speaker stand they ever made, and boy did he do the great job. I also asked Peter why such a thick wooden plynths/bases at bottom of stands and he said they tried to create an optimum height between the top and bottom so that people could keep records in them. BTW, those wooden boards inside the stands are not solid wood, they are two sheets of 18mm MDF glued together, then veneered in the same veneer they use for the speakers.

[@JeffN-A]

Bought a pair, should be arriving today. Stands are on back order. Glad I found you and this vid. I'll be powering mine with a vintage HK 730 Twin. Lets hope it works out. good info on the break in period BTW. Thanks for posting this!

[@yuribotnaru3359]

So, now after one year, are you happy with them?

[@JeffN-A]

@@yuribotnaru3359 Yes. I liked the sound so much I bought a set of Dentons for a smaller room. Then Lintons are now powered by a Marantz 2275. It took a good while for the Lintons to burn in. I was afraid the bass might not work out, but just as it was in the era before subwoofers. The bass is tight and plenty good

[@JeffN-A]

@@yuribotnaru3359 I am happy with them. In fact I bought the Wharfedale Denton's for a smaller room. The Lintons are now paired with a Marantz 2275 and still sound great. I'm not going to use all the syrupy terms to describe my listening details, I'm just going to say if something happened to them today, I would be buying another set tomorrow

[@JeffN-A]

@@yuribotnaru3359 Yes, for the price point I still really like them!

[@JeffN-A]

@@yuribotnaru3359 I am! I have given 2 lengthy responses to your question (thank you) and they disappear

[@34332]

Enjoyed your review, thank you. I got them today and fully appreciate and support your findings about the bass. Excellent speakers.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Glad you like them!

[@OldskoolHiFi]

Really taking a hard look at these and considering them. I listen to classic rock, blues, and jazz and it sounds as if these might be a solid choice. I have a few different amplifiers but prefer to run my Marantz 2325 from 1974. It tends to be on the warmer side so I wonder if perhaps paired with these it may lean too warm? Running a set of Klipsch Quartets currently which are a very bright speaker which balances out well but can be fatiguing at times.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

I do have a Marantz 2230. I have paired the Lintons with that, and the sound was fantastic. Try em, if not happy return em!

[@OldskoolHiFi]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Thanks for the response, glad to hear the 2230 has no issues with the 6 ohm load. I also have a 2230 I like to use from time to time!

[@mikelucey5035]

What may be some indication of the thought and care that goes into these speakers might be found in the packing for the speakers. When I put the foam spacers back into the box, they all fit into each other as if they were the product you were paying for. They fit together perfectly. And, the speakers are a bargain even if they weren't as good as they are.

[@roadracer517]

I've owned mine about a year and recently added the Cambridge Audio Minx Subwoofer and I have the volume on the back of that sub down low and it does sound way better. BTW if I ever go for a upgrade it would be the retro JBL L100's but at 4800 for a pair it would be a purchase with serious diminishing returns.

[@Kroelle72]

A speaker that makes you play music endlessly, and great vintage looks to die for. Not the last word in detail. Consequently, I sold mine and took a “step back” to vintage speakers and found better sound and musicality for a quarter/half its price: KEF 104/2 and JBL L96. And money in the bank…

[@quiksr20]

Great review, as much as I love my vintage amps/receivers... Speakers is an area I think where they really started to pull away so to see a modern implementation of classic vintage look speakers is truly the best of both worlds ie the KLH5's / Wharfdales / the new L100s, etc . Im currently running ADS L810s ( early 80s but ahead of their time ) and they sound phenomenal on my vintage Sansui 7070.

[@billd9667]

ADS made some great stuff. They have stood the test of time in more ways than one. Their butyl surrounds really last too where everything else seems to have rotted away.

[@quiksr20]

@@billd9667 Killer cabinets / build quality as well.

[@wipatriot510]

I looked hard at these, I looked hard at the KLH Model 5, I ultimately chose the KLH Model 5 because I wanted an acoustic suspension speaker, and NOT a ported bass reflex speaker as are the Lintons...

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

You can't go wrong with either choice. They're both fantastic speakers.

[@wipatriot510]

@@TheBoomerConsumer It wasn't an easy choice, but in the end, the "want" for an acoustic suspension speaker won out...

[@ropeburn6684]

I imagine these would pair well with a good class D amplifier. They are utterly neutral with good detail and excellent bass control and ample power. Seems like a winning combo.

[@Bob.martens]

I use these mainly with my audiophonics purifi class D power-amp, and it is a very nice pairing indeed. They sound massive with my pristine 1980 HamanKardon PM650 integrated as well. Even my (nineties) Kenwood 30 Wpc class AB receiver drives them without issues, really. While they don't necessarily 'need' lots of power, like with basically any vented box speaker, there is no such thing as a too powerful hi-fi amp. They're not gluttons, but they swallow all the clean power you feed them with rewarding enthousiasm. Placement is paramount. Give them the space they deserve. Very important to have your ears at the tweeter level. Sitting more than a few degrees beneath that vertical axis, and the crossover between mid and tweeter becomes a big frequency void very quickly and noticeably. That's inherent to any three-way flat-baffle design like this (no wave-guide to optimise the blending of the two...). They're not perfect: I generally miss punch in like snares, and cymbals don't truly 'ring' the way I'd like. Released several years ago already, their price/performance ratio is still hard to match in 2024, as all-rounders and especially for classic rock and pop. I have a sub, that I only use with certain music, when the neighbours are out. The in-room response really goes down to 40Hz, loud if you want, at distortion levels that I if you are the sort of person who noticed them, can not be called distracting at anything but levels that are basically harmful for your eardrums.

[@ropeburn6684]

@@Bob.martens Thanks a lot, that was very helpful. 👍 You touched a lot of points I was wondering about. Placement is indeed a concern here, the room isn't big and standmounting isn't an option. They would have to go on a large desk (2.6m wide and 1m deep, made from kitchen plates, mounted to the wall), so I think you can instantly see that isn't exactly optimal - they'd have to be no more than 40cm from the wall. Listening position is 3m away on the couch, so I'd have to take care of tweeter height, and maybe angle them down a bit using foam pads or something. Not a problem. It works just fine with my current large 2-way bookshelves (also back ported, 8" driver). There is some bass elevation, but benign and overall favourable for the punchy electronic bass I love that's generally around 40-50Hz. Goes down to just below 40Hz, but the last bit of subbass is naturally missing. A hint of, say, 35-38Hz would be more than enough. It all is a bit of a dilemma because I want larger speakers than that which still sound very nice overall, hence looking at the Lintons - a tad deeper bass so I can get rid of the old subwoofer (frankly, neighbour killer). I don't mind a bit of elevated bass from wall proximity, but of course it should stay controlled and not too much. The overall sound characteristic you describe does seem right up my alley. Techno, electro and Drum'n'Bass that I generally prefer tends to be mixed very direct and upfront, even the more mellow tracks tend to have sharp snares and claps, so that slight mellowness around there would probably be a good thing. As I like to say, "a good clap needs to slap you in the face", and my favourite producers seem to agree and mix accordingly - mostly it's music for techno bunkers after all. If the Lintons mellow that down a tad bit, I think that'd be good. And after all, these little things are what our ears and brains can easily adapt to. It could work just fine, or not. Quite impossible to tell without having them here. Decisions, decisions... if only they had 10" woofers and were front ported, I'd probably have ordered already. 😂

[@1324390]

I got a pair of those only last month, but set up according to the factory labelling of left & right the tweeters ended up pointing outwards. The designers changed their mind, perhaps ? Or is it just my pair having been wrongly labelled ?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Here is the link to the specs, and you can read how to position www.wharfedale.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LINTON-Heritage-User-Manual-200901.pdf

[@1324390]

Thanks for the info. I'll try it out to see if the centre imaging improves. As you say, moving these hefty cabinets around is no fun for us boomers. In another 3 months I'll turn 77.@@TheBoomerConsumer 😅

[@richardwashington9936]

I also was going to try the KLH 5, but decided on these, had them a year now, they sound great with my Marantz 2275 , and high end TT, dont wanna brag off, just saying🙂

[@jerronimo13]

Made in china for 50 dollars no thank you, way overpriced

[@adriancotter7368]

Running mine with 2265, sweet!

[@crimlarksSteve]

Great video Bruce! I am looking for a new set of speakers to match with my Cambridge CXA81 integrated amp and it seems like these would be a good choice. Do you think these would be good for playing symphonies as well as the classic rock and jazz? I like just about every type of music (not rap).

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

These are amazing speakers that would work well with many types of music.

[@G_MAN_325]

Stupid question: I like the look of the Wharfedale speakers and wondered how they will be for near field listening? For example as using them for PC speakers - I know don't laugh XD. I have currently Infinity Beta 20 hooked up to Rotel RB1582 with Pioneer VSX 924. Odd setup but it works as I need surround sound for gaming and when listening music I don't have any issues as I just want to fill the space with sound and not always necessary for critical listening. The Infinity's does near field sound stage very good but I just feel it lacks a bit in oomf and general volume filing the room. I grew up with these large box speakers (that's what I like to call them) and they just have a different sound signature. For fun I hooked up my old Sansui 3 way 12'' box speakers and I just love the direct sound and you pretty much feel the music. They however lack in finesse and imaging otherwise great. Lastly my music I listen to is not classical at all, in fact I listen to majority of music that has lots of bass but I always enjoy quality recordings. Basically Drum and Bass, Electronic, Dubstep and sometimes Cinematic music (the more aggressive type). I am using a Rel T2 or Rel Q200 subwoofer that blends in well with any speakers I used before. My preference in speakers are as follow: -Sweet soothing rounded detailed treble -Clear and concise mid -Low and impactful bass response more on the tight side.

[@nico3641]

What happened to the KLH model 5? Did you ever review those?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Klipsch has not sent me these for review

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

i just got the kef q350s but am a bit disappointed with them, someday i would like to upgrade . so far my top 2 choices for a future upgrade are these wharfedales and the Focal area 906s

[@andreassouth1523]

Hello. If I purchase them, the first speaker will be approximately 1ft away from the back and rear wall (maximum distance), and the second speaker will be about 25cm from the walls (less than 1ft). The room measures 5.5m x 3m, or 18ft x 9ft. Is this room too small for these speakers? Currently, I have Q3030i speakers, and the distance from the listening position is 13ft. It's a 2-channel home cinema room. Occasionally, I feel the desire for a larger speaker, but not always. I mostly listen at very low volumes, especially after hours. My concern is that it might result in a boomy sound.

[@skeezer180]

Great reviewI have a pair and love them amp matching is important . I drive them with quad 2/40 mono blocks and quad qc 24 pre. I am not sure how rega io would sound any one out there with an opinion love to hear from you

[@landonpraught9170]

Great video Bruce Theses are really cool

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

They are!

[@eyesintheskies]

Mine arrived just now 85th anniversary for my 42nd cheers for the tip on getting the covers off 👍 I shall use a spatula!

[@ramipo1]

and how do they sound? wurth buing?

[@eyesintheskies]

@@ramipo1 well im very happy with them, they sound nice & warm but still crisp & detailed, really enjoyable listen 👍🏼

[@Teachering]

I was interested to hear your take, The Boomer Consumer. I have considered buying these loudspeakers. I am in the market for speakers and am having a difficult time making a choice. By the way, I have also been considering the Wharfedale Dovedale. Considerably more in price but the sound they produce is extraordinary.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

It’s really about value, if you have the budget then get what you makes you happy.

[@bmj4052]

Great review. real life opinions.

[@stereo8893]

Hi Bruce. I'm new to your channel and I'm a boomer too, so i feel right at home. I listen to a lot of jazz too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Love your wave sign headphone rest. You're very cool boomer.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Welcome to the channel!

[@Clueless_Morgan]

Just got a pair of these in mahogany with stands on sale (aprox. $1030 in my currency)... and they stunning to look at. And this is only day 1 with them... but they got exactly the sound I was looking for. My Klipsch RP-4000F was just too bright with my Denon PMA-1600ne for my taste.

[@adriancotter7368]

Trust me they get better, I listened to mine straight out of the box and was impressed, I went out for the day - 10hrs- and left them running, a big positive change in the sound greeted me upon my return. I’m convinced 2 yrs later that they are still improving.

[@mufte]

There´s a used pair for sale for about half price in my city, but he´s got a pair that are both left speakers, not the left and right. Do you guys think it will be a bit problem with the soundstage?

[@nasdkhan254]

Yes

[@ShinuShajahan]

I've Marantz PM8006 Amp. How well Linton Heritage pairs with PM8006? How about Soundstage, Imaging & Sound Quality in low volume?

[@petersofi1976]

I drive them with Marantz PM6007 and also with NAD C368. Excellent sound results (also very good in relatively low volume playing at night ) with both amplifiers.

[@gdwlaw5549]

I’m really looking for a speaker with good bass extension as I don’t want a subwoofer.

[@ConnorRonnoc-z8e]

Have you ever demo'd the Triangle Borea 10s ?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

No but I’m working on getting more speakers in for review

[@eyesintheskies]

I have a vintage pioneer sa706 but it’s only 60 watt per channel into 8 ohm will it pair with the Lintons or does it need 100?

[@eyesintheskies]

Ok I asked that before I watched the video just thought I read on the wharfdale site they needed 100w

[@Tsinepanos]

Where i can get damaged cabinet speaker for a discount ?

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

I'm running these on a tube amp that has an option of 4 or 8 ohm speakers. With a "nominal" ohm of 6 for the speakers what should I run them at?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

8 ohm will be fine

[@HanifBarnwell]

After a year with these I highly recommend the 4 ohm tap.

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@HanifBarnwell The guy I bought these from said the same thing.

[@DrinkMoreWhiskyy]

4 ohm taps from my KT88/EL34 tube amp sounds better to me.

[@skeezer180]

@@DrinkMoreWhiskyy I run them from the 4 ohm tap on my quad 2/40 They sound that way rather than connected to the 8 ohm tap

[@idkisaidit]

Hey I cant for the life of me choose between these and the KLH model 5’s - you said you had the 5’s for a bit, but you didnt delve super deeply into the differences/why you chose the Wharfdale’s. Are you able to offer some insight? Would be greatly greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[@ganck1147]

The Lintons probably sound more vintage. Meaning warmer, smoother, less transparent. Modern day spks mostly sound very transparent, have high wow factor & with high resolution. The Lintons probably don’t belong to the modern high resolution type of presentation. And with that price seems like alot of spk for the money. So it all depends on what you are looking for. If u crave for the ultimate in detail, resolution & high wow factor, these Lintons are probably not for you.

[@dansteinmeyer4369]

Great review and video...I am very interested in these speakers, but I'm worried my 35W integrated amp into 8 ohms won't drive them or might damage my amp. I heard that you used your NAD 40W amp and it was just fine, so maybe I'm worrying for nothing? I mainly listen to the same music you do, and at "nominal" volumes, maybe 55-65 dBs. Thanks for the video.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

35w will drive them just fine at reasonable levels, i normally listen around 70-to 72 db when really listening.

[@dansteinmeyer4369]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Thank you for the response - cheers!

[@jerryjohnson4625]

Hi, driving mine with a 35 watt per channel premaluna tube integrated with a emotiva subwoofer. Great sound. I think your amplifier will drive them just fine

[@dansteinmeyer4369]

@@jerryjohnson4625 Thanks - I’ve heard great things about that amplifier. Maybe some day….

[@billd9667]

I had an KLH Model 35 system back in the day that “only” had 20w RMS per channel and had to drive the KLH 6 speakers that came with it. It was more than enough and those loudspeakers were acoustic suspension - pretty insensitive. People go nutso about power, but keep in mind that doubling the power only gets you 3 more decibels. So, the difference between 25w and 100 is only 6dB. It takes 10dB to get what seems to be a doubling of volume. So, always remember that doubling your clean power gets you what might seem louder, or not. It won’t be much, at any rate. 3dB isn’t a lot.

[@peterwood2633]

Weird one of my Lintons the grille practically falls out! Don't know if manufacturing error or a revision from Wharfedale. Honestly you can pick it off with the nail of your pinkie

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Wow mine are on so tight,..well you seen what takes to get them off..

[@Plastpackad]

Typical China quality correction. Wharferdale probably told the factory to loosen the grip on the grilles and then they go the opposite direction, making them too loose. Been dealing with Chinese manufacturers and producing to very specific specs are sometimes hard for them.

[@peterwood2633]

@@Plastpackad think you are right.

[@Milos_Hornik]

Hey thank you for great review! I am considering pair these speakers with Yamaha A-S1200, does somebody tried it before? Any thoughts about it? Thanks!

[@robertomurphy7407]

I've used them with a Yamaha AS 1100. Several people use them with AS1100 and AS1200. But found using them with a tube amp which cost far less better.

[@Holychickendestroyer]

Great review. Do you still own the Yamaha a-s501? Have you tested the Linton with it?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Yes still use the 501 every day. Yes I used them with Lintons. They sounded great

[@hanksta34]

Update: The KLH Model 5's are now under $2,000 with the stands.

[@freddy4087]

Hi Bruce, are you sure about the LEFT and RIGHT speaker? I have them opposite according to the box

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Yes, I have a link to the manual from Wharfedale. This is from the manual. Positioning Stereo Loudspeakers The Linton Heritage speakers feature offset treble units to smooth the high frequency dispersion. The speakers should be positioned with treble units inwards, that is with the W badge on the grilles towards the outside.

[@alexanderivanov960]

I wonder if CXA61 would suit them? Anyone got this combo?

[@faludabutt8253]

Yes

[@mrk8212]

Anybody using these in a 12x12 room? Should be ok, right? I know most audiophiles enjoy larger listening rooms but this is all I have. I am using Dynaudio Emit 20s now, they sound good to a point, but I hope to do better soon.

[@rompstar]

I personally refuse to buy things made in China, if I can help it, I don't want it // I want true European-made speakers or American-made - that's just me... because costs are so crazy, I just buy vintage speakers, recently I bought a pair of MISSION 770 for $75 in very great condition, ya I got lucky and I love these!!! I also own the EPOS ES11 and ES12 and ES14 (my favorite) and Thiels CS1.0 (also very good), and a few others in storage, none of them are made in China and I love them and I paid a fraction of what new speakers cost these days, anyways, cheers and enjoy your British Chinese speakers, haha!

[@MK-rn2hm]

My friend it will not be so easy to refrain from buying Made in China products. Just like Levis 501s stitched in Bangladesh!

[@aslesrensen1472]

Marantz 40 n and Wharfedale linton 85 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@markwilliams5792]

How would you add a Sub on a Vintage Pioneer receiver?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

If your sub has high level inputs, you can connect the sub to B speaker outputs on the receiver, to the high level inputs on the sub.

[@russcudmore9993]

I wish the grill covers were more like the Denton grills.

[@David-vb8tg]

What 2k speakers there induce a migraine?

[@zorankalina4399]

Because...they are perfect allrounders.....realy good in everithing Not the best/ but close- not far/ in allmost enething🙂

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Thanks for the review. I saw a review, yesterday, comparing the Linton's, Model 5's, Heresy iv's, Mission 770's and Passif 50's. At the end of the review, they had sound clips that I listened to through my Fostex T20 headphones. To my ears, the KLH Model 5's were clearly the best. Many picked the 770's. Unfortunately, the Linton's (and the Heresy's) were at the bottom of the list for me, and most of the commenters. I'm guessing they must sound, much better, in person, because they were clearly the lesser sounding speakers in that comparison. I understand KZbin compress's audio, but it was done so to all of the sound clips..

[@hanksta34]

Good, helpful analysis.

[@RUfromthe40s]

i say that sub-woofers are for bad speakers that don´t have bass or the amplifier doesn´t deliver that much bass because they are not the type of speakers for the amplifier one has ,but this one having 90dbs and 6 ohms they should sound good with a regular integrated amplifier not a AV receiver, it´s only my opinion and they do deliver great sound ,just an advice don´t be like a friend of mine that maybe 5 years ago he bought some klipsch (because it was fashion, the black with copper colour made a nice contrast) he tells me that they are great but he needed to buy a sub-woofer , i went to his house to listen to this speakers , when at his house he played a cd from the cult a 80´s album the Electric, when looking to his denon amplifier and he complaining about the bass, i notice he had the tone controls in flat and the loudness off ,i turn the treble and the bass a litle more than half and conected the loudness and the sound was really good and asked him ,why did he wanted more bass , when he looks to the amplifier ,he tells me "what have you done this is not how sound should be listened to " i told him, you wanted a subwoofer i tried increasing a litle bass and treble and because it´s not loud i put the loudness on ,he replyed but no that´s not how we should hear music this is all messed up ,again i told him so you don´t want more bass just a sub-woofer for what?well after i only can say that this guy is getting retarted with the age ,i remenber him being a litle strange in highschool, so he wants more bass but not touch the tone control or loudness to hear better in low volume both ends of the sound spectrum, this is a strange thing that i had noticed in younger persons but this guy is the same age has me, i remenber when we were 16 i put my 76 system all from pioneer given to me by my father when he bought a very expensive system by revox/studer, he was listening with me to the animals album "before we were so rudly interrupted" more or less not sure if this is the correct name of the album but at the time he said ,this was the best sound he had ever heard and i had equalizer also tone controls and loudness i didn´t had or i would have conected it but the sound was good to me ,now he tells me that the sound should be direct or the speakers would have problems, well what can i say ,i told him buy a sub-woofer or maybe two it looks amazing and a good sound of bass you´ll have, i can´t understand why since the late 80´s young people would have bad amplifiers and speakers and never touch the tone controls because that´s how the bands wanted to be listened the sound was already produced so no need to touch the tone controls or we would hear not the sound has we were supposed to hear, i don´t reply to this type of coments, only used to say ,you think you have a system like the musicians that recorded this album or the equipment in the studio where they heard for the first time the album ready to be released, nothing more

[@hamiltonmackenzie3340]

I’m over half way through the vid, any chance you’re going to mention the sound?

[@balavigneshramasamy3169]

They are good speakers for the money.. just tweek the xovers and they are delivering great, for the parts we put in it.. I am using them over 2 years and just changed the xovers theme are awesome

[@gcahill51]

Changed the covers how?

[@sivaranjan451]

@@gcahill51 i mean changed the crossovers. Bought it from GR RESEARCH.

[@PaoloPix64]

E come li guida un Yamaha A-S1200...che spettacolo!

[@vicg5323]

Awesome info.

[@ronaldweed6103]

You did awesome 👌. I want them bad,thx

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertl915]

Thanks for the info

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Any time!

[@johnbarrington2526]

This is a great review. Sub’d

[@maxonefrancezul9719]

Linton 85 or q acustic 3050i ?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Don’t know I haven’t hear the 3050i

[@onelk]

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[@kcr2365]

These or Magnepan lrs for less coin ?

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Good Question, The Maggies take quite a bit of power to drive them, and will definitely require a sub. The Lintons depending on placement from the wall generally provide more than enough bass.

[@kcr2365]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Thanks. I am just guessing but Maggies may reveal a ton of detail that Linton glosses over

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

@@kcr2365 Welp sounds like you know what you want then, enjoy!

[@kcr2365]

@@TheBoomerConsumer Still searching. Also have Forte 4 on mind but i gotta sell a kidney for that Does Yamaha 501 pair well with Lintons

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Very much so

[@RUfromthe40s]

the grill is like the early 70´s celestion ditton , hard to take , exactelly the same way

[@billkoski364]

Nice speaker just can't pull it out that far from the wall, looking for around 1thousand have Celestion now great but have to turn up volume and wife doesn't like and no she won't go away. Looking for great sound and Soundstage at lower volumes

[@billd9667]

Why do we insist on removing the grilles at all? I’m as guilty of this as anyone. I can see wanting to inspect them on delivery, but don’t get it after that. I’m seriously considering getting these as I’ve been disappointed in almost every speaker I’ve tried at home. I had KLH Model 6s and Large Advents for years and loved them. Every speaker I’ve sampled since had some trade off - either too detailed, fatiguing or both. I can get these from Crutchfield with a good return policy, but even that is a commitment considering how big these are. It wouldn’t be a quickie review and then packing them off. We’ll see…

[@RennieAsh]

Some speakers don't have well designed grills acoustically, and sound better with them off. Also people just like looking at all the drivers

[@rome8180]

I don't know why anyone would want a subwoofer with these. In general, I don't understand the modern obsession with massive low end. It just gets in the way of hearing the midrange, which is where most of the music is happening.

[@ropeburn6684]

It isn't about volume, but frequency. A lot of music doesn't have much going on below 40Hz, but some does. There's orchestral recordings with big drums. Industrial metal. Let alone electronic music that often plays around with really deep bass. If you never listen to any of that and never need anything below 40Hz, fine. That doesn't mean it's wise to make a generalisation like "nobody does". It isn't even a "modern" phenomenon. In the 70s and 80s, some people already wanted really deep bass at home like they heard it at concerts and in clubs. Manufacturers made some really big and hefty speakers with 12", 15" and even 18" woofers. Later when smaller, more "living room friendly" speakers became fashionable, subwoofers mysteriously appeared, because enough people still wanted that deep bass. The Lintons are easily small enough for a subwoofer making sense.

[@jaw3410]

i absolutely, 100%, do not believe the tweeter being inside or outside will make any difference at all....no way that anyone would be able to tell in a blind test

[@RennieAsh]

People may not be able to tell in a blind test, but it definitely does make a difference. Diffraction is different on the closer and far side

[@alrangele9915]

I look for the e70 and e90 series from wharfdale much better!

[@jw-lk1pe]

the stands ARE optional. Do not buy them if you don't need them. I plan to buy Lintons and place them on top of a pair of subwoofers, with some thick sorbothane pads to isolate any vibration. Much cheaper than paying for stands I don't need

[@ashred9665]

these speakers can be heirlooms...just perfect.

[@chumleyk]

They're designed to play with the grills ON. They say so on their website. DONT TAKE THE GRILLS OFF

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

I know! But to each there own

[@crezyboy6188]

Why does anybody buy the new copies of the old ones when you can get the vintage old ones for much less

[@gkky997]

TQ!

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Good British speakers

[@tigerbalm666]

So you saved $300 for a relic speaker...nice!

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Good music

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

I can’t understand why people do these reviews and No One plays any Music on these speaker tests. I wanna hear how good they are. 🙁

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

1. Copyright strikes 2. The room makes a big difference to how a speaker’s sounds 3. KZbin compression can make a difference 4. You are listening through your headphones or speakers These are just a few reasons, most can be overcome somewhat, but honestly it’s not a big deal for most viewers as they understand why.

[@wilvanosch]

Well done Boomer!

[@LB-rq2ds]

The most overrated speaker ever

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

I beg your pardon, but everyone knows that honor goes to the Bose 901’s

[@LB-rq2ds]

@TheBoomerConsumer or buchards S300

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

After a while spending time with these speakers and giving them a chance. I have to say they, well, they suck. I don't know where the hype is coming from these speakers distort, can't handle volume and aren't worth the money. I will say vocals sound damn good but turn them up a bit and if you hear the vocals through the crackling then good for you. Not for me. EDIT : I put mundorf M cap supreme in them and they are for sale sitting in the corner almost brand new.

[@MichaelPuente]

Review moves to slow.

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

By all means post your own review to show us how it should be done!

[@34332]

Noone cares about your opinion.

[@xsamitt]

Not for me!!!! And if this is your only problem in life your doing good.

[@u.s.marine3274]

sound crap worst speaker ever made

[@TheBoomerConsumer]

You sure about that? I thought the Bose 901's have that worst ever crown? :)

[@rhilton7792]

I don't think you have something set right,maybe your ears are broken