Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons

Need some input - Can't find either to Demo - Both seem to have very good reviews [ generally speaking ]

My take on the discussions - Dynaudio - High quality build & components , Neutral sounding , may be tricky finding room placement .

Super Lintons - Warmer , not as critical placement .

My listening sessions tend to start out critical and if music is right goes into relaxed layed back listening .

Equipment - Cronos mag int amp , Exposure 2510 int amp [ current favorite ] due in - exposure 3510 mono blocks .

Speakers -Golden ear BRX , Magnepan LRS+ [ Mono blocks going to power these}

Room is challenging as basement height just over 7 ft. room is approx 13ft x 14ft * but open to similar size area on side

Most often using LP's [ E.A.T Turntable Ortophon Blue cart] , Music 75% Jazz , rest is mixed Vocals , Classical , some 70"s Rock

Seems like the Super Lintons may be safer all around , but the S40's may bring something " Special " to the set up

mfm2203-06-2025 1:57pm

joebi_wan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 03-08-2025 at 08:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the S40s and the Lintons (not the new ones) side by side in my room, which is 14x15. The S40s were cleaner, tighter, and more detailed than the Lintons. That tweeter is really something else! However, the Lintons were fuller sounding, more immersive, and went deeper. I do not run a subwoofer, and I was always amazed by the bass that the S40s produced. When I got the Lintons, I realized there was some bass I was missing. The bass with the Wharfedale wasn’t as refined, but it was still very pleasing. Honestly, it depended on my mood that day as to which I preferred. I had the S40s for a few years before acquiring the Lintons (mostly out of curiosity), and that fuller sounding and deeper bass was enjoyable. I hope this helps!
joebi_wan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 03-10-2025 at 02:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @mfm22 I am using the Sugden a21se to drive both. For me, this is a great pairing for either speaker. I have the Bluesound Node X as my streamer.