3-way bass reflex stand speaker
25-200W - Impedance 6 Ohm, Sensitivity 90 dB
1 200mm Kevlar woofer
1 135 mm Kevlar Midrange
1 x 25mm soft dome tweeter
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LINTON Heritage
To celebrate its history, Wharfedale has established the Heritage Series recreations of famous models from its past, entirely re-engineered using contemporary techniques and materials. The latest loudspeaker to join this collection is the Linton.
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The original Linton debuted in 1965 and the line continued in various iterations until the end of the 1970s. It was a classic model of its time, viewed as a serious hi-fi speaker but also relatively affordable. Its cabinet was substantial, big enough to hold three drive units including a good-sized bass unit, yet not overly unwieldy by the standards of the day.
The new Linton has a clear family resemblance. It, too, is a three-way standmount model – a rarity in the modern era – retaining similar proportions to the classic Linton models. Its wood-veneered cabinet has a vintage look, yet the standard of finish is distinctly contemporary.
Retro style, timeless musicality
The Linton makes use of its wide baffle by incorporating a large (by modern standards) bass driver with a 200mm Kevlar cone, mounted on a rigid, die-cast chassis. Above this sits a 135mm midrange driver, also sporting a woven Kevlar cone and housed within its own internal enclosure. Finally, a 25mm fabric-dome tweeter with a high-flux ferrite magnet handles high frequencies.
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The original Linton incarnations of the 1960s and 1970s were well known for their rich and natural sound quality; the new model retains these attributes but upgrades the performance in every department. Its bass is deep and well-defined, its midrange clear and open, with free-breathing dynamics and an expansive scale that brings music to life. It is a sound you can dive into and lose yourself in, as you listen to album after album; a nostalgic nod to the past elevated to a level fit for the future.
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Designed to appeal
This is a speaker that exudes authenticity, designed to appeal to the dedicated music-lover.
In keeping with a design intended to be treasured, the new Linton sports hand-matched wood veneers and optional matching stands with a similarly classic style. Custom-made to ensure each speaker is sited at the perfect height for a seated listener, the stand's rigid metal frame ensures critical damping of unwanted vibrations, embellished with wood-veneered panels at the top and bottom to complement the speakers. The design even provides space to store vinyl records within the stand's structure.
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General Description
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3-way vented-box/standmount |
EnclosureType
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bass reflex
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Transducer Complement
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3-way
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Bass Drivers
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8"(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
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Midrange Drivers
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5"(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
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Treble Drivers
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1" (25mm) soft dome
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AVShield
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No
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Sensitivity (2.83v @1m)
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90dB
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Recommended Amplifier Power
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25-200W
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Peak SPL
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110dB
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nominal impedance
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6Ω
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minimum impedance
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3.5Ω
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Frequency Response(+/-3dB)
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40Hz ~ 20kHz
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Bass Extension(-6dB)
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35Hz
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Crossover Frequency
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630Hz & 2.4kHz
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Height (on plinth)
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565mm
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width
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300mm
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Depth (with terminals)
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(330+30)mm
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Net Weight 18.4kg
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18.4kg/pcs
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