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Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers / DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers
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Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers89,313 RUB127,589 RUBper pairpromoDALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers118,990 RUBper pair
Specifications
same tierWharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary and DALI Opticon 2 MK2 are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.
| Parameter | Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers | DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers | favours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | mid | mid | |
| Sensitivity | 88.8 dB/W | 83.5 dB/W | Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers |
| Low-frequency limit | 40 Hz | 59 Hz | Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers |
| Nominal impedance± | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | |
| Minimum impedance | 3.5 Ω | — | |
| Size class | large bookshelf | mid bookshelf | |
| Bass drivers | 1×200 | 1×165 | |
| Height | 565 mm | 351 mm | DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers |
| Weight (each) | 18.4 kg | 7.7 kg | |
| Tonal balance | warm | slightly warm | |
| Price | 89,313 RUB | 118,990 RUB |
Product DNA
- Bass depth8 / 4
- ✓ Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: easier to drive (+5.3 dB/W)
- ✓ Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary: deeper bass (40 Hz vs 59 Hz)
- ✓ DALI Opticon 2 MK2: more compact (351 vs 565 mm tall)
- ○ Bass depth: Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary 8/10, DALI Opticon 2 MK2 4/10
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Who each suits
Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary bookshelf speakers
- a “pleasant”, “vintage-tinged” delivery for jazz, blues, electronic and trip-hop at medium volume AI draft, under review
- deep bass without a subwoofer: 40 Hz (−3 dB) from the 200 mm Kevlar woofer AI draft, under review
- rooms of 15–30 m² with 30–50 cm from the wall — “a detailed, spacious sound” AI draft, under review
- moderately powered amplifiers: 90 dB — Denon PMA-900HNE, Audiolab 6000A, an old Pioneer A-403R; SalonAV paired it with a low-power Quad tube amp AI draft, under review
DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakers
- a “beautiful”, soft, warm sound — for vocals, jazz and rock without fatigue AI draft, under review
- pairings with Marantz, Denon, Rotel A11 Tribute, Cambridge CXA61 — “with Marantz, DALI are the most in tune”, an owner: “the best there can be” AI draft, under review
- stereo + cinema in 9–20 m² with a Marantz/Denon AV receiver (rated for 4 Ω) and a subwoofer AI draft, under review
- quiet evening listening and small rooms: 9 m² at low volume — “an excellent fit” AI draft, under review