Wharfedale Linton 85
The modern classic.
The Wharfedale Linton 85 blends the warmth, scale, and effortless musicality of classic British loudspeakers with the refinement expected from a contemporary design. Its wide-baffle, three-way architecture delivers natural tonal balance, convincing midrange presence, and the relaxed, room-filling presentation that has made it one of Wharfedale’s most celebrated loudspeakers.
More than a tribute to the past, the Linton helped reintroduce a generation of listeners to the pleasures of larger loudspeakers designed around music rather than spectacle.
Built around music.
The Linton reflects an era when loudspeakers were engineered first for natural tone, believable scale, and long-term listening enjoyment. Its dedicated midrange driver allows voices and instruments to emerge with convincing body and presence, while the generous cabinet volume supports bass that feels full, controlled, and naturally integrated.
Modern driver materials, crossover design, and cabinet engineering preserve the character of the original while improving clarity, consistency, and control. The result is a speaker that sounds comfortably familiar while revealing the strengths of today’s finest sources and amplification.
Easy to love. Easy to live with.
Part of the Linton’s enduring appeal is its versatility. Its balanced impedance and accommodating sensitivity make it an excellent partner for everything from modest tube amplifiers to contemporary solid-state designs, rewarding thoughtful system building without demanding exotic electronics.
Whether playing intimate jazz, singer-songwriters, or large-scale orchestral works, the Linton presents music with an ease that encourages longer listening sessions. As the rest of a system improves, it continues to reveal greater tonal color, spatial realism, and dynamic nuance while never losing the relaxed character that defines it.
The heart of the Heritage Series.
Every Wharfedale Heritage loudspeaker reflects a different chapter in the company’s history. The Linton remains the model that best captures the qualities many listeners associate with classic British hi-fi: generous scale, natural tonal balance, and an ability to make virtually any recording enjoyable.
For many music lovers, it isn’t simply an introduction to the Heritage Series. It’s the destination.
In Your System
At home in: Medium to larger listening rooms where its effortless scale and natural tonal balance can fully develop.
Presentation: Warm, spacious, and richly musical with convincing midrange presence and effortless flow.
Build your system with: Tube or solid-state amplification. The Linton is deeply satisfying from the outset and continues to reward thoughtful upgrades to the rest of your system.
A natural choice for: Music lovers seeking the classic British loudspeaker experience with the refinement and consistency of a modern design.
Available finishes: Walnut, Mahogany, Black Oak
Specifications
Speaker Type: 3-way vented-box/standmount
Bass Driver: 8"(200mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
Midrange Driver: 5"(135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
Treble Driver: 1" (25mm) soft dome
Sensitivity: 90dB (2.0V @ 1m)
Recommended Power: 25-200W
Nominal Impedance: 6Ω
Minimum Impedance: 3.5Ω
Frequency Response: 40Hz ~ 20kHz(+/-3dB)
Dimensions: 22.2" x 11.8" x 13.0" (HxWXD)
Net Weight: 40.6 lbs