A/B comparison · Speakers

Wharfedale Linton vs JBL L82 Classic

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 24, 2024

CH A

Wharfedale Linton

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2019

CH B

JBL L82 Classic

Channel B · 2020

Wharfedale Linton JBL L82 Classic

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

9.2/10Wharfedale

Rows won, of 11 compared Wharfedale 0 · JBL 1 · tied or not compared 10

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

3-way Configuration 2-way

1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5" Midrange + 1x 8" Woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer

40 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB · 38 Hz to 22 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 44 Hz to 40 kHz 40 Hz to 45 kHz extended

110 dB Max SPL 112 dB +2 dB

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Not published Port tuning 45 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

90 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB

6 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

25 to 200 W Amp range 25 to 150 W

565 mm · 40.6 lb Height · weight 572 mm · 61.7 lb

5 yr Warranty 5 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

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Wharfedale Linton

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