Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers (Pair) With Stands

The Super Linton is a 3-way Heritage standmount loudspeaker from Wharfedale (Huntingdon, England), available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY. Launched in late 2024, the Super Linton is a significant engineering upgrade to the globally best-selling Wharfedale Linton Heritage, directed by Peter Comeau, IAG's Director of Acoustic Design. The speaker uses a redesigned 8" (200mm) woven Kevlar bass driver with a more powerful motor system, a 5" (135mm) woven Kevlar midrange driver in its own damped sub-enclosure, and a new fabric dome tweeter derived from the flagship Dovedale model, achieving a frequency response of 39Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB) with 90dB sensitivity and 6-ohm nominal impedance. The matching Linton Heritage stands are included with purchase.

All-New Driver Array and Heritage Cabinet

The Super Linton's bass driver receives a substantially more powerful motor system with increased magnet strength compared to the standard Linton, extending bass output to 32Hz (-6dB) for a deeper and more impactful low end. The midrange driver is housed in a dedicated tubular sub-enclosure packed with long-hair fiber to cancel rearward energy, producing a more natural and uncolored vocal and instrumental midrange. The tweeter is inspired by the Dovedale flagship design, incorporating a ceramic magnet motor, a short horn profile for smooth integration with the midrange, and a new front plate to control high-frequency dispersion. The cabinet is enlarged by 50mm compared to the standard Linton 85th Anniversary, using a dual-layer MDF construction bonded with acoustic damping glue to suppress panel resonance. Twin rear-firing bass reflex ports replace the single port of the earlier model, with crossover points at 550Hz and 2.5kHz.

Heritage Series Legacy and Crossover Engineering

The Super Linton belongs to Wharfedale's Heritage Series, a line defined by the revival and re-engineering of iconic Wharfedale models from the brand's history stretching back to 1932. The Linton name dates to 1965 and has been carried through multiple generations to reach this current Super Linton iteration. The crossover network is divided into two physically separate PCBs, one handling the bass section and one handling the mid and high frequencies, using air-core inductors, poly capacitors, and Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper wiring to minimize electromagnetic interference and component interaction. The result is a loudspeaker whose character combines the warmth and room-filling scale associated with classic British speaker design with the low-coloration and dynamic precision of modern engineering. The matching Linton Heritage stands are designed for the same footprint as the original Linton stand, preserving the iconic LP storage function.

Key Features

• Redesigned 8" (200mm) woven Kevlar bass driver with upgraded motor system, bass extension to 32Hz (-6dB)
• Isolated midrange sub-enclosure with long-hair fiber damping for cleaner, more natural vocal reproduction
• Dovedale-derived tweeter: ceramic magnet dome with short horn profile and new front plate for controlled dispersion
• Dual-layer MDF cabinet bonded with acoustic damping glue for reduced panel resonance
• Dual PCB crossover with separate bass and mid/treble boards, air-core inductors, and LCOFC wiring
• 90dB sensitivity, 6-ohm nominal impedance, compatible with valve and solid-state amplifiers (25-200W)
• Matching Linton Heritage stands included, with LP storage capacity preserved

Technical Specifications

Awards and Critical Recognition

The Wharfedale Super Linton received an Essential Audition Award from Pursuit Perfect System in December 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wharfedale Super Linton?

The Wharfedale Super Linton is a 3-way Heritage standmount loudspeaker launched in late 2024, representing a comprehensive engineering upgrade of the globally best-selling Wharfedale Linton Heritage. It features an upgraded 8" Kevlar bass driver extending to 32Hz (-6dB), a dedicated midrange sub-enclosure, a Dovedale-derived tweeter, and a dual-layer MDF cabinet with 90dB sensitivity and 39Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The Super Linton with Stands package is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.

How does the Super Linton compare to the standard Linton Heritage?

The Super Linton shares the Linton Heritage's broad-baffle form factor and Heritage Series aesthetic but differs in nearly every technical component. Its bass driver has a more powerful motor and extends 7Hz lower to 32Hz (-6dB). Its tweeter is derived from the significantly more expensive Dovedale model with better high-frequency dispersion control. The midrange driver is now housed in its own isolated sub-enclosure for cleaner vocal reproduction, and the cabinet is 50mm taller with improved resonance-suppressing layered construction. The crossover is upgraded from a single PCB to dual boards with higher-specification components. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY stocks both models for direct comparison.

How does the Super Linton compare to the Q Acoustics Concept 500?

The Wharfedale Super Linton and the Q Acoustics Concept 500 are both premium standmount speakers targeting music lovers who value natural, room-filling sound. The Concept 500 uses Q Acoustics' Point-to-Point bracing and Gelcore construction for low cabinet resonance with a conventional dome tweeter. The Super Linton's broader baffle and larger Kevlar bass driver give it higher sensitivity (90dB vs approximately 88dB) and more effortless dynamic scale in larger rooms, while its Heritage aesthetic appeals to those who prefer classic British speaker styling. Both are available to audition at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY.

What amplifier power does the Super Linton require?

The Super Linton is rated at 90dB sensitivity with a 6-ohm nominal impedance, making it one of the easier-to-drive premium standmounts available. It accepts between 25W and 200W of amplifier power, and its benign impedance curve allows pairing with valve amplifiers as well as solid-state designs. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY can recommend a system-matched amplifier from its in-store inventory.

Do the Super Linton stands include LP storage?

Yes. The matching Linton Heritage stands included with the Super Linton use the same footprint as the original Linton stands, preserving the LP record storage function in the stand's lower shelf, which has become one of the Heritage Series' most celebrated practical design details. The complete stands package is included when purchasing the Super Linton with Stands at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY.

What are the main features of Wharfedale Linton Heritage speakers?

The Wharfedale Linton Heritage Series is defined by wide-baffle three-way standmount designs with woven Kevlar drivers, wood-veneered cabinets in a retro aesthetic, and bass extension well below the norm for standmounts. The Super Linton extends to 32Hz (-6dB) with a dual-layer MDF cabinet, Dovedale-derived tweeter, and dual PCB crossover. Both the Linton 85th Anniversary and Super Linton use dedicated Heritage stands with vinyl LP storage, and both are available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.

Where to buy the Wharfedale Super Linton with Stands in Buffalo, NY?

The Wharfedale Super Linton with matching Heritage stands is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY. Visit vinylsound.com to check current availability in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak finishes, or contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a dedicated listening demonstration and compare with the Super Linton speakers only and the Linton 85th Anniversary.