Wharfedale Super LintonFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 50 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment75%
PROS 75%
CONS 25%

Rank based on 50 mentions across 13 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want more treble detail, dynamics and a larger soundstage than the Linton 85
  • You can't place speakers far from the rear wall and need a design suited to closer placement
  • You plan to pair with quality electronics and want a speaker that rewards system tweaking

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You loved the Linton 85's warm, bassy, forgiving character and don't want a leaner tonal balance
  • You're sensitive to treble energy or have experienced shrillness with bright speakers
  • You're on a tight budget, since the Super Linton costs significantly more than the Linton 85

What users complain about

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Best choiceBest value
1Mid
Wharfedale Denton 85
Warm, non-fatiguing soundStrong bass without needing a subwooferExcellent build quality and finishCan be overwhelming at higher volumes in smaller roomsLess precise detail retrieval than pricier speakersPlacement-sensitive for best imaging
Wharfedale Denton 85
Warm, non-fatiguing sound
Strong bass without needing a subwoofer
Excellent build quality and finish
Can be overwhelming at higher volumes in smaller rooms
Less precise detail retrieval than pricier speakers
Placement-sensitive for best imaging
2
Yamaha NS-670
Wonderful, balanced soundEnduring build qualityGood cosmetic condition possibleUncertain resale pricingAge-related hesitancy to serviceScratchy potentiometers
Yamaha NS-670
Wonderful, balanced sound
Enduring build quality
Good cosmetic condition possible
Uncertain resale pricing
Age-related hesitancy to service
Scratchy potentiometers
3Budget
Polk Audio Signature S20
Amp compatibilityExcellent value for priceStrong bass response
Polk Audio Signature S20
Amp compatibility
Excellent value for price
Strong bass response
4Premium
Yamaha NS-600A
Wide, immersive soundstageBuild and finish qualityStrong brand loyalty and satisfactionAmplifier pairing uncertaintyHigh price relative to alternativesPlacement sensitivity required
Yamaha NS-600A
Wide, immersive soundstage
Build and finish quality
Strong brand loyalty and satisfaction
Amplifier pairing uncertainty
High price relative to alternatives
Placement sensitivity required
5Premium
Epos ES-7N
Big sound for its sizeArticulate midrangeLong-term owner satisfactionCheap build componentsHigh price relative to build
Epos ES-7N
Big sound for its size
Articulate midrange
Long-term owner satisfaction
Cheap build components
High price relative to build
6Budget
Wharfedale Diamond 8.1
Excellent ValueBalanced, Non-Fatiguing SoundLong-Term Durability
Wharfedale Diamond 8.1
Excellent Value
Balanced, Non-Fatiguing Sound
Long-Term Durability
7Mid
Wharfedale Evo 4.1
Well-implemented AMT tweeterDeep, punchy bass beyond expectationsSolid build quality and attractive cabinetNeeds a powerful amplifierYellow/gold AMT tweeter styling divides opinionBenefits from burn-in before sounding its best
Wharfedale Evo 4.1
Well-implemented AMT tweeter
Deep, punchy bass beyond expectations
Solid build quality and attractive cabinet
Needs a powerful amplifier
Yellow/gold AMT tweeter styling divides opinion
Benefits from burn-in before sounding its best
8Budget
Pioneer BS22
Exceptional value for moneyClear, detailed mids and vocalsSurprisingly strong bass outputRequires adequate amplification to shineCan sound boomy or bass-heavy without treatmentIsolated complaint about cheap construction and poor mids
Pioneer BS22
Exceptional value for money
Clear, detailed mids and vocals
Surprisingly strong bass output
Requires adequate amplification to shine
Can sound boomy or bass-heavy without treatment
Isolated complaint about cheap construction and poor mids
9Premium
Focal Sopra No1
Exceptional detail and resolution
Focal Sopra No1
Exceptional detail and resolution
10Mid
Polk Audio Signature S10
Fits Into a Larger Signature Series SystemDecent Sound QualityGreat for Small RoomsNeeds a Subwoofer to Fill a Room
Polk Audio Signature S10
Fits Into a Larger Signature Series System
Decent Sound Quality
Great for Small Rooms
Needs a Subwoofer to Fill a Room
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13Premium
Wharfedale Super Linton
Greater detail and clarityImproved dynamics and headroomLarge, accurate soundstageReduced bass warmth vs LintonHigh price relative to LintonLong break-in required
Wharfedale Super Linton
Greater detail and clarity
Improved dynamics and headroom
Large, accurate soundstage
Reduced bass warmth vs Linton
High price relative to Linton
Long break-in required

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Most listeners hear a clear step up in detail, dynamics and soundstage over the Linton 85. Reviewers and owners repeatedly describe the Super Linton as more detailed, dynamic and spacious than the Linton, with better focus and 'air' in the stereo image. Wharfedale's own designer notes filled-in midrange, extended treble and improved dynamics were deliberate targets. Owners praise the expansive, thrilling sound at high volumes, punchy bass for the cabinet size, and describe it as an 'endgame' speaker for some, though not universally preferred over the original.

The bass is leaner and shelved down compared to the boomier Linton, dividing opinion. Several commenters note the Super Linton intentionally reduces low-bass boom so it can sit closer to the rear wall, per the designer's own explanation. Some owners find this results in tight, controlled, non-muddy bass that satisfies without a subwoofer. Others, including a detailed demo comparison, felt the bass was reduced too far and preferred the fuller low end of the Linton or Super Denton, calling the tradeoff 'a tad too far' toward detail over warmth.

Break-in time and amp pairing strongly shape the final sound, more so than with the Linton. Owners consistently report 50 to 100+ hours of break-in before the speakers sound their best, moving from stiff or shrill to smooth and full. Multiple commenters say the Super Linton is more revealing of upstream gear than the Linton, changing character noticeably with tube versus solid-state amps, cables and DACs. This makes system matching important, and a few buyers found the treble too forward until paired with warmer amplification or room treatment.

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