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Wharfedale Heritage Series Super Linton.
| Τίτλος: | Wharfedale Heritage Series Super Linton. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | MICALLEF, KEN |
| Πηγή: | Stereophile; Aug2026, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p65-74, 7p, 5 Color Photographs, 7 Graphs |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Loudspeakers, Audio equipment industry, Acoustical engineering |
| Γεωγραφικοί όροι: | United Kingdom |
| Περίληψη: | This article focuses on the Wharfedale Super Linton loudspeaker, tracing the brand’s history from its 1932 origins in Yorkshire, UK, through its acquisition by the International Audio Group (IAG) in 1997, to the design and performance of the Super Linton model. Designed by Peter Comeau and developed collaboratively between IAG’s UK and China R&D centers, the Super Linton is a three-way, bass-reflex standmount speaker featuring in-house drivers, advanced cabinet damping, and refined crossover components aimed at delivering detailed, transparent sound with strong musical engagement. Measurements indicate a demanding load for amplifiers and well-controlled cabinet resonance, while listening tests highlight the speaker’s clarity, dynamic range, and emotional expressiveness, especially when paired with synergistic amplification. The Super Linton is positioned as a premium product reflecting Wharfedale’s legacy and customer feedback, with manufacturing primarily in China and final assembly in the UK for select models. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Βάση Δεδομένων: | Complementary Index |
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