1. Introduktion
Thank you for choosing Wharfedale Linton Bookshelf Speakers. These speakers are designed to deliver a rich and detailed audio experience. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your new speakers to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Figur 1: Forside view of Wharfedale Linton Bookshelf Speakers with grilles removed, showcasing chaufførerne.
2. Produktet er slutview
The Wharfedale Linton speakers are a three-way design, featuring an 8-inch Kevlar woofer, a 5-inch Kevlar midrange driver, and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter. This configuration is engineered to provide a balanced and detailed sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum. The cabinet is constructed with a hand-veneered walnut finish, offering both aesthetic appeal and acoustic integrity.
- Three-Way Design: Incorporates dedicated drivers for bass, midrange, and treble frequencies.
- Kevlar Woofers and Midrange: Provides excellent stiffness-to-mass ratio for accurate sound.
- Soft-Dome Tweeter: Delivers smooth and extended high-frequency response.
- Robust Cabinet Construction: Ensures minimal resonance and coloration.

Figur 2: Vinklet front view of the Wharfedale Linton speaker, highlighting the driver arrangement.
3. Opsætning
Proper setup is crucial for achieving the best sound quality from your Wharfedale Linton speakers. Follow these guidelines for optimal placement and connection:
- Placering: Position the speakers on sturdy stands (sold separately) at ear level when seated. Ensure they are equidistant from your primary listening position and away from walls to prevent excessive bass build-up. Experiment with toe-in (angling the speakers slightly towards the listener) to optimize imaging.
- Forbindelser: Use high-quality speaker cables to connect your speakers to a compatible amplifier. Ensure correct polarity (+ to + and - to -) for each speaker. The Linton speakers feature dual binding posts for bi-wiring or bi-amping, if desired.
- Amplifier kompatibilitet: Den anbefalede amplifier power for these speakers is 25-200W. Ensure your amplifier can safely drive a 6-ohm load.

Figure 3: Rear panel of the Wharfedale Linton speaker, showing the dual binding posts and bass ports.
4. Betjeningsvejledning
Once properly set up, operating your Wharfedale Linton speakers is straightforward:
- Tænd/sluk: Always power on your amplifier before playing audio and power it off after use.
- Lydstyrkekontrol: Juster lydstyrken ved hjælp af din amplifier's controls. Avoid excessively high volumes that may cause distortion or damage to the speakers.
- Indbrudsperiode: Allow a break-in period of approximately 50-100 hours of normal listening for the drivers to fully settle and achieve their optimal performance.
5. Vedligeholdelse
To keep your Wharfedale Linton speakers in excellent condition, follow these maintenance tips:
- Rensning: Dust the cabinets regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn marks, use a slightly damp klud og tør straks. Undgå slibende rengøringsmidler eller opløsningsmidler.
- Gitre: The speaker grilles are removable. Clean them gently with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
- Miljø: Undgå at placere højttalere i direkte sollys, i nærheden af varmekilder eller i områder med høj luftfugtighed.
6. Fejlfinding
If you encounter any issues with your speakers, refer to the following troubleshooting guide:
| Problem | Mulig årsag | Løsning |
|---|---|---|
| Ingen lyd fra den ene eller begge højttalere | Løs eller forkert højttalerkabelforbindelse; amplifier not powered on or input selected incorrectly. | Check all cable connections and ensure correct polarity. Verify amplifier power and input settings. |
| Forvrænget lyd | Volume too high; damaged speaker cable; amplifiklipning. | Skru ned for lydstyrken. Undersøg højttalerkablerne for skader. Sørg for ampLifieren er ikke overstyret. |
| Svag bas | Incorrect speaker placement; phase issue. | Move speakers closer to walls or corners (with caution). Check speaker cable polarity for phase. |
7. Specifikationer
Detailed technical specifications for the Wharfedale Linton Bookshelf Speakers:
| Feature | Detalje |
|---|---|
| Modelnavn | Linton |
| Højttaler type | Bogreol, woofer, diskanthøjttaler |
| Materiale | Træ |
| Farve | Valnød |
| Produktdimensioner (HWD) | 22.2" x 11.8" x 13.0" (per speaker) |
| Varens vægt | 89 pund (par) |
| Anbefales Amplivligere magt | 25-200W |
| Følsomhed (2.0V @ 1m) | 90dB |
| Bashøjttaler diameter | 8 tommer |
| Diskant-diameter | 1 tommer |
| Frekvensrespons | 22000 Hz (upper limit) |
| Forbindelsesteknologi | XLR (Note: Typically binding posts for passive speakers, XLR might be a misclassification in source data for passive speakers) |
| Lydudgangstilstand | Stereoanlæg |
| Indendørs/Udendørs brug | Indendørs |
| UPC | 703341497040 |

Figure 4: Dimensions of the Wharfedale Linton speaker.
8. Garanti og support
Your Wharfedale Linton speakers come with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product for specific terms and conditions. For technical support, service, or further inquiries, please visit the official Wharfedale webwebsted eller kontakt deres kundeserviceafdeling.





