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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
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!

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

Thanks for all the feedback  

Joebi what Amp etc. were you using ?

avanti1960
1,532 posts
 

@mfm22

at the retail price range of your choices I cannot recommend either speaker.

The Spendor A2 or A4 floor stander or Classic 3/1 used or 4/5 new will sound much more coherent with well defined sound stage, much more transparent and lively than the Wharfs or Dyns.

Spendor is a speaker maker that knows what they are doing and their speakers are the closest to perfection I have heard being nearly as dynamic as a horn speaker yet with the refinement of a good conventional design.

The Dynaudios are very good but not loveable.  The Lintons are some of the least coherent speakers I have ever heard and if you listen with your ears they are not recommended. 

mfm22 OP
29 posts
 

I had spendor small standing S5e  nice but not the sound I was expecting 

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