Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers (Pair)

The Wharfedale Super Linton is a 3-way stand-mount loudspeaker and the most ambitious iteration of Wharfedale's globally best-selling Heritage series, available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Toronto, Canada. Led by Peter Comeau, Director of Acoustic Design, the Super Linton's engineering team revisited every aspect of the original Linton Heritage — cabinet, drive units, and crossover — to produce a speaker that extends the Heritage line closer to Wharfedale's flagship, Made in the UK Dovedale model. The result is a 3-way speaker with an 8-inch Kevlar woven bass driver, 39Hz to 20kHz frequency response, bass extension to 32Hz, 90dB sensitivity, and a proprietary sandwich cabinet construction that forms the foundation of its musical performance. The Super Linton is sold as a pair.

A Step Beyond the Linton Heritage

The Linton Heritage, launched in 2019, became one of Wharfedale's most successful loudspeakers by any measure: pairs sold, awards, and critical endorsements from press and enthusiasts alike. The Super Linton does not replace the Linton Heritage but extends the line, offering a clear upgrade path for existing Linton Heritage owners while bridging the gap to the Dovedale flagship. The Super Linton borrows its core identity from the original 1967 Super Linton concept — an enlarged cabinet, improved construction — but goes significantly further. Where the 1967 model was "super" primarily on cabinet grounds, the new Super Linton is a comprehensive engineering advancement across every aspect of the design. It is available in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak, adding Black Oak as a new finish option alongside the two original Linton Heritage colours.

Three-Way Drive Unit System

The Super Linton uses a dedicated driver for each frequency range. The 8-inch (200mm) bass driver features a black woven Kevlar cone and a more powerful motor system compared to the Linton Heritage, extending the speaker's bass output to 32Hz (-6dB) and 39Hz within the +/-3dB window. The 5-inch (135mm) midrange driver also uses a black woven Kevlar cone, and its revised chamber design uses multiple layers of long-hair fibre to cancel mid-band specific back waves, producing a more natural presentation of vocal and instrument frequencies. The 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter uses a lightweight fabric weave dome coated with a special damping material and a ceramic magnet motor system. A revised short horn profile ensures smooth response down into the upper midrange, and a redesigned front plate improves high-frequency dispersion, keeping the tweeter's output in balance with the transient speed and detail of the new bass unit. The crossover points are set at 550Hz and 2.5kHz.

Sandwich Cabinet Construction

The Super Linton cabinet is larger than the Linton Heritage and uses Wharfedale's proprietary sandwich construction: two layers of MDF with a layer of acoustic damping glue bonded between them. This combination increases cabinet inertia and reduces resonance compared to a standard single-material enclosure, keeping unwanted cabinet vibration from colouring the output of the drive units. The bass reflex enclosure uses a tuned port system and provides separate internal chambers for the bass and midrange drivers (6.6L and 33.4L respectively), allowing each driver to operate in a controlled acoustic environment optimised for its frequency range. The result is a nominal impedance of 6 ohms (compatible 8 ohm), minimum impedance of 3.9 ohms, and a peak SPL of 110dB, making the Super Linton compatible with a wide range of integrated amplifiers from 25W upward.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wharfedale Super Linton?

The Wharfedale Super Linton is a 3-way bass reflex stand-mount loudspeaker and the upgraded flagship of Wharfedale's Heritage series, sitting above the Linton Heritage and below the Dovedale. It features an 8-inch Kevlar woven bass driver, 5-inch Kevlar woven midrange driver, 1-inch soft dome tweeter, a proprietary sandwich MDF cabinet, and extends bass output to 32Hz. The Super Linton is sold as a pair and is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Toronto, Canada.

How does the Super Linton differ from the Wharfedale Linton Heritage?

The Super Linton is a larger and more capable speaker than the Linton Heritage. Key differences include: an enlarged cabinet with Wharfedale's proprietary two-layer MDF sandwich construction with acoustic damping glue; an upgraded 8-inch Kevlar bass driver with a more powerful motor extending bass to 32Hz; a revised 5-inch Kevlar midrange with a dedicated chamber and long-hair fibre damping; and a redesigned soft dome tweeter with a ceramic magnet motor and short horn profile for improved high-frequency dispersion. The Super Linton is also available in Black Oak, a finish not offered on the Linton Heritage. Both are available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.

What amplifier does the Wharfedale Super Linton need?

The Super Linton is rated for 25 to 200 watts from a compatible amplifier. With 90dB sensitivity and a 6-ohm nominal impedance (minimum 3.9 ohms), it is an efficient and relatively easy load that works well with a wide range of integrated amplifiers. The high sensitivity means 25 watts is sufficient for typical room volumes, though the speaker scales well with more powerful amplification. Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada carries a range of integrated amplifiers well-matched to the Super Linton and can recommend specific pairings based on your room and listening preferences.

Does the Wharfedale Super Linton come with stands?

The Super Linton is sold as a pair of speakers only. Dedicated Wharfedale Super Linton stands are available separately and are designed to position the Super Linton cabinet at the optimum listening height. The Wharfedale Linton Stands (for the Linton Heritage) are a different product and are not compatible with the larger Super Linton cabinet. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada to confirm stand availability and compatibility when ordering.

What finishes is the Wharfedale Super Linton available in?

The Super Linton is available in three finishes: Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak. Black Oak is a new finish introduced with the Super Linton and is not available on the standard Linton Heritage. All three finishes use real wood veneer cabinetry that reflects Wharfedale's Heritage series design language. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada to confirm current finish availability.

Is the Wharfedale Super Linton sold as a pair or each?

The Wharfedale Super Linton is sold as a pair — one price includes two speakers. This is the standard for the Wharfedale Heritage series. The price shown at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada is for a stereo pair. Each speaker weighs 19.8 kg, so the pair ships as a single carton of 22 kg gross weight. Contact us for in-store listening appointments or delivery arrangements.

How does the Super Linton compare to the Wharfedale Dovedale?

The Dovedale is Wharfedale's flagship, Made in the UK loudspeaker and sits above the Super Linton in the range. The Super Linton is designed to bridge the gap between the Linton Heritage and the Dovedale — offering significantly more engineering and performance than the Linton Heritage at a moderately higher price point, while remaining more accessible than the Dovedale. If you are considering both models, Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada can arrange a comparison listening session to help you find the right speaker for your system and room.

Where to buy the Wharfedale Super Linton in Toronto, Canada?

The Wharfedale Super Linton is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Toronto, Canada. We carry the complete Wharfedale Heritage series, including the Linton Heritage, Super Linton, and Dovedale. Visit us in-store or shop at vinylsound.ca for current pricing and finish availability.