The Paul 1 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Has anyone herd these speakers wd 4.2 ? they are a new range for wharfedale . I am thinking I should take a chance and purchase as there is little or any reviews on them , originally I wanted the Polk lsim 703 but can’t seem to get any under $1800 Au ! What a joke ... 3- $400 USA . The tweeter in this range looks pretty interesting and the 4.4 in this range has rave reviews. Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi @The Paul, We currently have the Evo 4.1 and 4.2 on the showroom floor and we are blown away by the level of performance these speakers offer for their price, not to mention the fit and finish. Couple of pics of the 4.1 in use... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
The Paul 1 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 So a sales man emerges ? well tbh I’m thinking they are amazing and the reason behind that is the trickle down tec... also from what I’ve herd in a few hifi shops is that the budget end hifi is really stepping up ... so many snobs in the hi fi speaker brands that won’t even look what is produced in there own country let alone some products that sell in jb hifi - not literally but the big brother s if there range ! well times are a changing ! Whats your best price ? Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Paul said: So a sales man emerges ? well tbh I’m thinking they are amazing and the reason behind that is the trickle down tec... also from what I’ve herd in a few hifi shops is that the budget end hifi is really stepping up ... so many snobs in the hi fi speaker brands that won’t even look what is produced in there own country let alone some products that sell in jb hifi - not literally but the big brother s if there range ! well times are a changing ! Whats your best price ? As you're based over East it makes better sense to contact the distributor (AV Revolution) for your nearest dealer, who should be able to look after you with audition/pricing. You asked for an opinion so we put our hand up...😉 At our store we needed another speaker brand like a we needed a hole in the head, but with so much good press, it was just simply impossible to say no when the Evo Series was presented to us. Salesman yes. Hard sell? Not my style! 😎 6 Link to post Share on other sites
The Paul 1 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks frank I have already got a very good price to low to say no. Link to post Share on other sites
SoundGuy 144 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Just got these babies from Mark at @frankprowse here in Perth. All I can say is... “holy wow!!!” The sound, the fit, the finish... truly amazing. I reckon they could ask 3 times the asking price just for the finish!! I’ve used floorstanders almost all my life and forgot how accurate bookshelf imaging is and how wide their soundstaging is. If u live in Perth, look for Mark at Frank Prowse and he will hook u up a great deal! U wouldn’t find a better person to deal with. You wouldn’t be pressured to buy anything. Super knowledgeable and a good bloke all around. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
SoundGuy 144 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Any other Linton owner out there? What do u think? Out of the box, they sound nice already. I can only imagine how much better they will be once they run in. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) These speakers are just outstanding for the price. They punch way above their weight. Just waiting for the big brothers to come in (Elysian 4's). They aren't exactly 'champagne' speakers in the audiophile community, but be damned with that if they sound and look great. Good purchase @SoundGuy. You also chose very well who to give your business to. Edited February 12, 2020 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites
Neurone 6,126 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Straightened your pic 10 Link to post Share on other sites
needlerunner 2,231 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 15/01/2020 at 4:16 PM, The Paul said: So a sales man emerges ? well tbh I’m thinking they are amazing and the reason behind that is the trickle down tec... also from what I’ve herd in a few hifi shops is that the budget end hifi is really stepping up ... so many snobs in the hi fi speaker brands that won’t even look what is produced in there own country let alone some products that sell in jb hifi - not literally but the big brother s if there range ! well times are a changing ! Whats your best price ? Bit harsh. The guys (especially Mark) are great guys). Yes they are sales people. Spend sometime with them and you will soon see that their love of hifi/music is first and foremost. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, needlerunner said: Bit harsh. The guys (especially Mark) are great guys). Yes they are sales people. Spend sometime with them and you will soon see that their love of hifi/music is first and foremost. Too right. This sort of talk really brings me down. By this logic you'd never ask a chef what tomatoes he likes. Heaven forbid the OP ever gets asked his professional opinion about anything. If he was a "True" salesperson he would have steered you towards a product costing 3x the price and suggested he ship the product across country. There's no pleasing some people! Link to post Share on other sites
bvuka2013 123 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 12:24 PM, SoundGuy said: Any other Linton owner out there? What do u think? Out of the box, they sound nice already. I can only imagine how much better they will be once they run in. I’d like to hear a pair...I love their old school looks & dimensions 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Caesar 396 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 ..enjoying the Lintons right now 😎 3 Link to post Share on other sites
rantan 9,869 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Looking good @Lil Caesar. What amplifier did you eventually settle on? ( your feet are in the way ) Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 The Lintons are very photogenic!!! 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Caesar 396 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, rantan said: Looking good @Lil Caesar. What amplifier did you eventually settle on? ( your feet are in the way ) I run a marantz prepro and actives for ht duties. I was originally using a stereo power amp - the schiit aegir via the zone 2 output to give me a second system for the Lintons - essentially seperate stereo speaker and amp in the ht room. This was quite comproismsed I discovered because using the prepro as a dac/pre for the zone 2 Output there are limitations applied to input switching, something you don’t realise until you try to share hdmi and optical, coax etc with the primary zone. anywhoo, the easiest solution was to stop trying to share the prepro and go to a dedicated integrated amp. I chose the denon Pma-1600ne. A thoroughly underrated device. I now run analog out (rca) from my oppo bdt-101ci which has akm 4490 dacs to give me CD/sacd/DVD-audio and use the USB input for my Mac air running Audirvana. i’ve also bought a nifty little Bluetooth receiver from jaycar with optical output to allow cheap and cheerful streaming. must seem a bit silly duplicating sources and devices but I wanted a seperate stereo in the best room in my home and now I have that. The lintons get put out of the way when we’re in movie mode. soundwise the denon is a great match and really brings the wharfedales to life. The tonality and timbre of piano and cello in particular is outstanding. Edited February 15, 2020 by Lil Caesar 3 Link to post Share on other sites
bvuka2013 123 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 12/02/2020 at 12:09 PM, SoundGuy said: Just got these babies from Mark at @frankprowse here in Perth. All I can say is... “holy wow!!!” The sound, the fit, the finish... truly amazing. I reckon they could ask 3times the asking price just for the finish!! I’ve used floorstanders almost all my life and forgot how accurate bookshelf imaging is and how wide their soundstaging is. If u live in Perth, look for Mark at Frank Prowse and he will hook u up a great deal! U wouldn’t find a better person to deal with. You wouldn’t be pressured to buy anything. Super knowledgeable and a good bloke all around. Are those stands sand fillable? Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Caesar 396 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 No, However they are quite rigid and heavy as is. Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 The stands themselves are about 13.5kg each. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
crtexcnndrm99 550 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Anyone bought the Evo 4.2 yet? For the price in store, these are some excellent looking 3-ways! Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tone_al 0 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Hi I am interested bon the Evo 4.1 for a small room live In a unit. I ha ce heard them on YouTube and quite impressed How good are they and how come there are not many reviews out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 hours ago, tone_al said: Hi I am interested bon the Evo 4.1 for a small room live In a unit. I ha ce heard them on YouTube and quite impressed How good are they and how come there are not many reviews out there. The 4.1 are a fabulous speaker and stupidly cheap relative to how well they perform. Matching real-wood veneers and a smooth ribbon tweeter - I actually think these are the star of the range! I'm sure standalone reviews will trickle out over the next few weeks/months. Link to post Share on other sites
Smp 503 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 On 15/01/2020 at 7:14 PM, The Paul said: Thanks frank I have already got a very good price to low to say no. I am sure “frank” was shattered to miss out on your custom! 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffter 68 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Hi Frank Prowse Hi-fi, How do you guys find the 4.2 compare to the Lintons? Cheers, Andrew Edited May 22, 2020 by Ruffter Editing name referred to. Link to post Share on other sites
ScottR 62 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I've had the pleasure of experiencing the Lintons at Frank Prowse HiFi. I say experience because the moment the sound hit my ears, i was engaged and enjoying the music, not dragged into analytical mode and trying to pick out nuances or flaws. They are are an absolute bargain at their RRP. I can't wait to get time to pop in and see the rest of the range! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Ruffter said: Frank, How does the 4.2 compare to the Lintons? Cheers, Andrew Its a completely different sound I'm afraid and only a listen would determine preference. Certainly the top end on the Evo is "cleaner" thanks to the ribbon tweeter and while both the Heritage and Evo series are fantastic in their own right, I think as many have said, the Lintons are more "immediately engaging" and seductive. Your mileage will vary! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, ScottR said: I can't wait to get time to pop in and see the rest of the range! Overdue mate, tired of eating all the biscuits on my own!! Link to post Share on other sites
tone_al 0 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 14 hours ago, Frank Prowse Hi-Fi said: The 4.1 are a fabulous speaker and stupidly cheap relative to how well they perform. Matching real-wood veneers and a smooth ribbon tweeter - I actually think these are the star of the range! I'm sure standalone reviews will trickle out over the next few weeks/months. Thanks. They are an absolute bargain. Will sound great with my vintage nad 3100. Link to post Share on other sites
frodo 43 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Well I've taken the plunge and ordered some Linton's Hopefully here next week - feels like a long time away. Is it weird to say I'm excited to get them ? Thanks to Mark @frankprowsehifi 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,307 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 So after 25 years Ive returned to the Wharefdale family. Elysian 4 (Gloss Black) 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Shears 767 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 It’s so good to see Wharefedale back (with such a vengeance too) after so long in the doldrums. One listen, and you will be instantly convinced Wharefedale could have just used a ‘Michael Jordan’ press release: ”I’m Back”. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Caesar 396 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 @Hydrology; Would like to hear your thoughts on the jump from Lintons to the Ely 4's - very different beasts I know but a few broad strokes from someone who has had the chance to experience both would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrology 2,307 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 20/05/2020 at 2:09 PM, Lil Caesar said: @Hydrology; Would like to hear your thoughts on the jump from Lintons to the Ely 4's - very different beasts I know but a few broad strokes from someone who has had the chance to experience both would be appreciated. You're right - very different. The Elysians have incredible slam and attack, punchy bottom end with control. Ive always been a fan of AMTs and top end on these is as I would expect - smooth, non-fatiguing without a trace of sibilence. They are very agile and fast. In comparison, the Lintons are more laid back, a bit relaxed and not as detailed but then that is their appeal - the Lintons make everything sound enjoyable and fun to listen to. While they are at opposite ends of the spectrum in the Wharfedale range, I can certainly see myself building another system around the Lintons - they are just so damn good for the money! Perhaps what Wharfedale could do is a bigger model based around the Linton sound and visual cues that fills the gap between them and the Elysian range. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
frodo 43 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Listening to and loving my new Lintons, Am rediscovering albums (CD's) and listening to the whole album ! These out of the box are great and am sure will get better. Find myself sitting to listen to a song, and an hour later am still listening and time has disappeared Please forgive my ent unit and haphazard acoustic foam ( playing around with placement). Am about to make a new ent unit . 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 2 hours ago, frodo said: Listening to and loving my new Lintons, Am rediscovering albums (CD's) and listening to the whole album ! These out of the box are great and am sure will get better. Find myself sitting to listen to a song, and an hour later am still listening and time has disappeared Please forgive my ent unit and haphazard acoustic foam ( playing around with placement). Am about to make a new ent unit . Looking good there Matt! Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Prowse Hi-Fi 1,047 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Some Heritage captured in the setting sunlight... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Edited May 24, 2020 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Shears 767 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, TDK said: Don’t try and explain the duality of man (or perhaps AI?) in a picture, Dave... Edited May 24, 2020 by The_Doctor 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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