Has Speaker Tech REALLY Improved? Vintage Wharfedale vs. Super Linton!
Speakers have come a long way—but how much better are today’s designs compared to the classics? In this video, Kevin Deal digs into the Wharfedale Super Linton and puts it up against a vintage Wharfedale from the 1950s to see just how far we’ve come.
From cabinet construction to driver materials and crossover design, the Super Linton is a complete rework of the legendary Linton Heritage, with upgraded internal components, a new tweeter from Wharfedale’s flagship model, and a stiffer, more refined 8” Kevlar woofer. But does modern technology really make a difference? Or is there still some magic in those old-school designs?
We’ll compare sound, build quality, and overall listening experience—and Kevin’s got some strong opinions on why some vintage speakers don’t hold up like we remember. Plus, we hook them up to a PrimaLuna EVO 100 to see how both perform with tube amplification!
🔥 Which one do you think sounds better? Let us know in the comments!
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