LINTON MAHOGANY - Hi-fi speaker WARFEDALE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Passive 3-way hi-fi speaker, bass-reflex
Brand	Wharfedale
Model	Linton Heritage Edition (Mahogany)
Dimensions (H x W x D, with base)	565 x 300 x 360 mm
Unit weight	18.4 kg
Nominal impedance	6 Ω
Sensitivity	90 dB (2.0 V @ 1 m)
Frequency response	40 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
Bass extension (-6 dB)	35 Hz
Recommended amplifier power	25 – 200 W
Crossover frequencies	630 Hz and 2.4 kHz
Woofer	8" (200 mm) woven black Kevlar® cone
Midrange	5" (135 mm) woven black Kevlar® cone
Tweeter	1.25" (25 mm) soft textile dome
Enclosure volume	37.6 L
Finish	Natural mahogany veneer, recessed front panel, fabric grille
Care and cleaning	Dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth; do not use wax or spray; gently brush the grille with a soft brush
Safety	Do not open the speaker (no user-serviceable parts); avoid any liquid behind the grille; do not place objects on the speaker
Spare parts and repairability	Contact the dealer or Wharfedale after-sales service ([e-mail]) for any intervention
General information	Handcrafted speaker, limited Heritage edition; recommended positioning: tweeters inward, grille left in place, distance from walls to be adjusted according to listening

Frequently Asked Questions - LINTON MAHOGANY WARFEDALE

How to position the Linton Heritage speakers for optimal listening?

Position the speakers so that the tweeters are facing inward (W logo outward). Leave the grille in place for a balanced sound. Keep the speakers away from walls to avoid muddy bass, and adjust the toe-in angle up to 30% to your taste.

What type of cable to use for connection?

Use a two-conductor speaker cable of appropriate gauge. Connect the red (+) terminal of the speaker to the red (+) terminal of the amplifier, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal. Tighten the terminals fully.

Can I remove the grille for better sound?

The grille is part of the acoustic design. Removing it gives a brighter but less smooth and less coherent sound. It is recommended to leave it in place.

What amplification power is suitable?

Wharfedale recommends an amplifier of 25 to 200 W at 6 Ω. The speaker can reach high sound levels without distortion.

How to maintain the mahogany finish?

Dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use wax or polishing spray. Remove fingerprints with a soft cloth.

What to do if I spill liquid on the speaker?

Avoid liquid getting behind the grille. In case of an accident, do not use the speaker and contact your dealer for inspection.

Can I open the speaker to repair a driver?

No, the speaker contains no user-serviceable parts. Any intervention must be carried out by a Wharfedale-approved professional.

What accessories are provided?

The manual does not list accessories, but usually includes feet or spikes. Check the packaging for details.

Where to find the serial number?

The serial number is likely on the back of the speaker or on the packaging. Check the label.

How to contact after-sales service in France?

For France, contact Wharfedale UK: [e-mail] or call [phone]. Address: IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, United Kingdom.

USER MANUAL LINTON MAHOGANY WARFEDALE

Heritage Limited Edition

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WHARFEDALE

SINCE 1932

Heritage Limited Edition

Wharfedale is proud to present this Heritage Edition of one of the brand's most famous and popular loudspeakers - the Linton.

Gilbert Briggs, who founded Wharfedale in 1932, turned the company into one of the most famous loudspeaker brands in the world by concentrating on quality and value for money.

The Wharfedale Linton exemplified these two edicts, balancing fine craftsmanship, natural sound quality and affordability inside a beautifully proportioned loudspeaker that was bought in its millions right across the globe.

The original Linton, launched in 1965, went on to father other models based on its highly popular formula; the Linton 3XP, a 3-way design, being the last of the line...

...until now!

Linton Heritage Edition is a three-way speaker in the classic Wharfedale tradition. Beautifully hand veneered in Mahogany, by Wharfedale cabinet makers, with an inset front baffle and traditional cloth grille.

Underneath the traditional exterior, however, the Linton Heritage Edition is bang up to date and utilises a mixture of traditional and advanced technology. The bass unit features Wharfedale's innovative woven Kevlar® cone mounted on a rigid die cast chassis, this combination delivering a rich, controlled bass output with superb dynamic performance.

Midrange frequencies are handled by a second, smaller Kevlar® coned unit which is housed in its own internal enclosure, offering a broad frequency spectrum that covers the all important instrumental and vocal frequency range.

High frequencies are handled by a woven textile soft dome treble unit with high flux ferrite magnet, purposely engineered for smooth, detailed HF extension.

These drive units are combined by a highly researched crossover that is near inaudible to the listener, resulting in a coherent, seamless musical output that is both thrilling and natural in its rendition of any source material.

The original Linton was well known for its warm, rich and natural sounding character. The Heritage Edition retains that character but imbues it with an open, detailed performance that will entice you to explore your whole music collection.

Veritably a modern classic!

Peter Comeau

Director of Acoustic Design

Unpacking Your Loudspeakers

• Please read this manual as soon as you have opened the carton.
• Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. Do NOT try to lift the loudspeaker using the cloth bag
  Unpack any accessories carefully.
• If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.
• Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. Dispos of the packing with respect to any recycling provisions in your area.

Positioning Stereo Loudspeakers

The Linton Heritage speakers feature offset treble units to smooth the high frequency dispersion. The speakers should be positioned with treble units inwards, that is with the W badge on the grilles towards the outside.

Additionally the drive unit dispersion is aided by the front grille which should be left on for optimum listening performance. Removing the grille will produce a brighter but less smooth sound.

If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward angle ('toe in') may be increased by up to 30% . As personal taste plays a large role, experiment with different configurations and play a wide range of programme material before finalising the position of your speakers.

The optimum listening position is in the area broadly known as the 'sweet spot'. The more extreme the angle, the narrower is the sweet spot. Wharfedale loudspeakers are designed to cover a wide sonic perspective so there should be no need for extreme settings.

Standard Loudspeaker Wiring

Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a few turns. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier terminal.

Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly. Tighten the terminal securely. Repeat this procedure for the Right Channel. If you are standard wiring make sure the terminal links are securely in place.

Looking After Your Loudspeaker

• Your Wharfedale loudspeakers use a specially hardwearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with spray polishes which will smear and dim their lustrous finish. Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks, etc.
• Occasionally, remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully.
• Never stand objects on your loudspeakers. In particular do not stand flowers, etc. on them - they are not jardinieres!
• Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. If you accidentally spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer for attention before using them again.
• Do not open the speakers; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Never touch the drive units either with an object or your hands.

Specifications

General Description

Enclosure Type

Transducer Complement

ABR

Bass Driver

Midrange Driver

Treble Driver

Full-range Driver

AV Shield

Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m)

Recommended Amplifier Power

Peak Power Handling

Peak SPL

Nominal Impedance

Minimum Impedance

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

Bass Extension (-6dB)

Crossover Frequency

Cabinet Volume (in litres)

Dimensions (mm)

Height (on plinth)

Width

Depth (with terminals)

Carton Size

Net Weight

Gross Weight

3-way vented-box/standmount

Bassreflex

3-way

8*200mm) black woven Kevlar cone

5" (135mm) black woven Kevlar® cone

1"25mm) soft dome

No

godB

25-200W

1

6Ω

3.5Ω

40Hz 20kHz

35Hz

630Hz & 2.4kHz

37.6L

565mm

300mm

(330+30)mm

460°430°710mm

18.4kg/pcs

20.5kg/ctn

Service Address

For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please contact your local retailer or the office below.

UK

IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

WHARFEDALE

IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://www.wharfedale.co.uk

IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice. All rights reserved © IAG Group Ltd.

Wharfedale is a member of the International Audio Group.