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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 

 

mfm22
bojack
659 posts
 

You will do better, imo, by considering a used pair of Contour 20s or 20i's...both superb and a step up over either Lintons or Special 40s. I own 20i's and cannot say enough good things about them.

deep_333
1,669 posts
 

Stretch your budget or try to get the Wharfedale Elysian (2 or 4) used, instead of wharf super Linton or the Dynaudio....especially since you seem to be getting a pair of Exposure monos.

Elysian has the "high end" sound without the high end price. Hope that helps.

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

The room is a challenge Low ceiling & the width bleeds out to the side [ opens to another 12ft ] 

Can't complain too much , it's a dedicated listening area .

I'll check out the Contours ... Looking for a speaker that fills in sonically where the BRX  & LRS+  May be missing .... Better low end [ clean not booming ] & mid lows.

BRX's are a good speaker and work well in that room 

The Special 40'S came up locally & are a good deal under 2k  

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

Question regarding the Contours 20  vs 20i  difference's ?

what is gained with 20's  from the S40's ?

joebi_wan
5 posts
 

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!

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