Super Linton

"It really is an awful lot of loudspeaker for the money and brings something a little bit different to this price point over and above the competition."

Super Linton

"The Wharfedale Super Lintons are dynamic, image well, and are relatively neutral through the midrange. They have what I'd describe as a modern tonal balance, with no treble roll-off until nearly 20kHz, and a touch of extra sparkle in the very high frequencies."

Super Linton

"My high expectations were met with an equal return. The speaker offers an extremely balanced tonality and an extremely easy-to-listen approachability. With a price ranging from roughly $2.5–3k with stands, the appeal of Wharfedale's value proposition here can be clearly seen."

Super Linton

"The Super Linton has a confidence and depth to its bass response that is both superior to its non-Super relative and, indeed, to pretty much everything else at the price. The cohesion between the three drivers is excellent, and the Wharfedale is more fluid and articulate than you might expect a big wooden box to be."

Super Linton

"The Super Linton has a lot more air, more information, and a lot more sparkle on the top end. It's just amazing. $2,500 is a lot, but when you compare it to something like the Klipsch Heritage series, the KLH Model Five, or the JBL L100, this is a deal. I think Wharfedale just really nailed it."

Super Denton

"Lurking behind the retro facade of the Super Denton is one of the more genuinely interesting and capable speakers for sale at the price point. It has achieved results that are quite some way beyond my expectations — and my expectations were high."

Super Denton

"The new Wharfedale shows that it is, in fact, possible to make musically engaging speakers that don't rattle your sinuses due to searing tonal brightness or burst your eardrums with violent bass peaks. The more you listen, the more you focus in on the music and begin to forget about the recording."

Super Denton

"The Super Denton is able to deliver a truly lovely midrange in a manner that is extremely even-handed and engaging. You really only notice how exceptionally consistent the Super Denton is when you switch back to a more conventional two-way speaker."

Super Denton

"It became immediately apparent the Super Dentons were something special. It sounded wonderfully warm and subtle, with crisp and clean vocals and gentle, detailed acoustic guitar. In a show full of indulgent speakers, it was one of the real standouts."

Dovedale

"I was intrigued by how such large speakers could completely disappear, leaving a wide, deep soundstage — but disappear they did." — John Atkinson

Dovedale

"The Dovedale are in many ways a rich sounding speaker. They present music as a lush mass of energy that connected me to my music in a physical more than cerebral manner. You might think they were bred to whet the appetites of the cognac, ascot, and crisps crowd — but they sure can boogie, too."

Dovedale

"It would be easy to view the new Dovedale as a mere marketing exercise designed to mine the company's rich heritage, but that isn't the whole story. The Wharfedale Dovedale speakers are impressive in their ability to deliver a rich, full-bodied sound with excellent tonal balance and detail."

Linton

"A refined, elegantly detailed, full-range sound with a magnetic personality that made me want to play records — made me want to listen longer, and to understand more of what I was listening to. These conspicuous talents, plus the fact that the Lintons look Jaguar-like expensive and cost less than they should, make the newest Wharfedales highly recommendable."

Linton

"Undeniably superb... spot-on stereo imaging and layer upon layer of marvellous detail, you could listen to these speakers for days and still not get tired."

Linton

"A thoroughly well-made 3-way speaker with heritage almost literally written all over them. The five-star Applause Award is a rare accolade that is only bestowed upon the very best products the website has reviewed."

Linton

"A piece of truly modern budget esoterica that just happens to look retro... the new Wharfedale Linton reimagines the past, rather than recreating it. It delivers so much of what was great about old-school wide-baffle loudspeakers — yet consigns the age-old problems of vagueness, dynamic compression and poor transient response to the dustbin of history."

EVO 5.4

"The EVO 5.4 is untouchable value for money. You can't buy a bigger, more sophisticated or more talented speaker for your £1,400. Partnered with a bit of care and given some room to breathe it is a sensational bit of kit. A frankly ridiculous amount of speaker for the money."

EVO 5.2

"In a word, they sounded wonderful. They handled everything I played very nicely. The upgrades to the EVO 5.2 include a bigger cabinet, which helps them play lower than the previous version. The larger Air Motion Transformer tweeter also gives improved open, airy high-frequency response."

EVO 5.2

"Packed full of musical talent, the EVO 5.2 speakers make for a compelling listen. They're elegant, confident, and capable of genuine hi-fi thrills. For anyone looking to step up from entry-level without diving into the deep end of high-end pricing, these are an easy recommendation."

EVO 5.4

"They are not perfect speakers but they offer a hell of a lot of performance for what they cost. Audiophiles have never had it better when it comes to affordable speakers as in 2025."

EVO 5.1 & 5.2

"The EVO 5.1s have a greater focus around the stereo image but they also have a better 3D effect, pushing the sound backwards into the distance, providing a better soundstage structure. Two speaker designs right at the very top of their game at this price point."

EVO 5 Series

"Wharfedale's new EVO 5 range boasts updated cabinets, drivers and crossovers and new damping technology, while still offering premium technology and sound at reasonable prices. The EVO 4.4 floorstander was a five-star What Hi-Fi? Award winner — and we're excited about what the new EVO 5 range has in store."

Aura 3

"Has Wharfedale made some sort of mistake with the Aura 3's price? That's our first thought as we unpacked these elegant floorstanders. Few rivals at this level look as luxurious or as comprehensively engineered. They have a smooth and relaxed way of presenting music that makes it easy to just sit in front of them for hours."

Aura 2

"Wow, wow, wow: that could be the summary. This speaker is elegantly designed, exquisitely crafted and lavishly equipped. Our test showed that the Aura 2 also sounds fantastic. And this complete package is available for a surprisingly attractive price."

Aura 2

"The speakers have a wide soundstage, precise imaging, and good separation. The output capability is impressive, with no audible distortion even at high volumes. The linearity of the speakers is excellent. Overall, the Wharfedale Aura 2 speakers are highly recommended."

Aura 1

"The Wharfedale Aura 1 speakers deliver an expansive soundstage and remarkable detail, making them a top choice for audiophiles seeking high performance in a stand-mounted design."

Aura 2

"They are relatively large, they are relatively heavy and they will dominate a room when compared to many other stand mounts. If that isn't an issue for your listening space then you will be impressed by the sound quality from the Wharfedale Aura 2."

Elysian 4

"The Wharfedale is the most accessible loudspeaker in our reference class, it ranks very high up. Once again, we are amazed at the pricing. The Elysian 4 is a loudspeaker of the highest order."

Elysian 2 & 4

"Both the Elysian 2 and Elysian 4 receive an official verdict of 'Excellent'. With commendation on above average sensitivity, acoustically inert cabinet design and precise reproduction — with infallible localization of individual instruments that are well separated in the recordings. Stereo Magazine certifies the Elysian series as a new reference point from Wharfedale."

Elysian Series

"The Elysian speakers sport eye-catching AMT tweeters — a form of electrostatic transducer designed to move a high volume of air for low distortion and high accuracy."

Diamond 12.1i

"The Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i continues the brand's long-standing tradition of producing an excellent speaker at a very affordable price point. There is a real authority and room-filling sound that belies their size and price point. The bass performance, in particular, is really strong for a speaker at this level."

Diamond 12.1i

"It's hardly a revelation to learn that Wharfedale knows precisely what's what when it comes to turning out an affordable loudspeaker that punches considerably above its weight. The fact that it's been able to do so while keeping prices frozen at pandemic lockdown levels is a fair bit more remarkable."

Diamond 12.1

"We're hugely impressed that the Diamond 12.1s can live with the best at the price. They have a broad spread of abilities that will help them get the most from price-compatible electronics and deserve a place high on your shortlist."

Diamond 12.3

"It's tough to make a truly talented affordable floorstander, but Wharfedale has cracked it with the 12.3. Too often we come across speakers that only come alive when pushed hard, but the 12.3 can be enjoyed at levels that won't wake the kids. Don't buy another tower at this level without hearing this one first."

"Packed full of technology... second to none at this price!"

"Strong, projective sound with super-smooth highs. Big bodied yet accurate. A 'must hear' — especially at the price."

"In my nearly 20 years of being an enthusiast, I can't recall any other manufacturer offering anything like this for the same amount of money. It sets a whole new standard in that category — it will make $2,000 speakers blush by comparison."

"It has set a very high bar for all the other speakers in this group test to follow — good clarity, good resolution, good space, very good bass performance for a bookshelf speaker. And all of that at the price point."

"The Evo4.2 is on a different level when it comes to acoustic material and detail retrieval, and is the logical choice... definitely worthy of a thorough audition at the price."

"The Wharfedale Diamond 11.1s never failed to keep me engaged. They always did my favorite records justice. They just sounded simple and good. I can't really ask more from a speaker of any price."

"All the winning ways of the Diamond 11.1 on a bigger scale... verve, speed, extraordinary midband insight, clean and extended treble."

"Sophisticated, well-balanced sound, build and finish. We rate the standmount members of the new Diamond family, but its smallest floorstander is even better still."

"They deliver outstanding sound for an absolutely unrivaled price — and should certainly be a purchase for life given the convincing build quality."

"A remarkably accurate and neutral sound that handles all kinds of music styles without fear or favour. A great little speaker that will perform well as part of any starter system."

"This is a startlingly 'grown up' speaker with attributes that are unusual at the price... enthusiastically recommended."