JBL, Klipsch, MoFi or Wharfedale? Modern “Retro” Speaker Comparison.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - What I Hear (Subjective)
10:53 - What I See (Measurements)
19:19 - Summary

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[bokramubokramu]

I click everytime i see Linton in your titles. Great video as usual

[veroman]

You really are a quality reviewer. Having that measurement set up is something that puts you over the top. Clips always skimps on the cabinet thickness, bracing insulation, etc. Love you reviews.

[SpacedOutDoonie]

This is how reviews should be. Excellent work.

[mctous]

For what Klipsch charges for the Heritage series, they could afford to brace the cabinet and add absorptive material. Their cabinets really resonate and make them sound "boxy."

[VNCHINZ]

I never thought about trading my Lintons for Heresys, and now I really wont think about it.

[thewinir]

This was a good subject for a video Erin. I have the Lintons and have enjoyed them for several years. But I’ve always yearned for what I was missing in the more expensive Heresies. I trust your take, and your conclusion supports my retro-box decision. Thanks for keeping it real in this hobby. I sincerely hope that with your growing viewership, you don’t sell-out for personal financial gain. The typical slick-edit YouTuber persona seems to infect otherwise well-meaning creators once they start making money. Then they want more. 🙏 that you stay the way you are!

[stevenma]

Wow! The Source Point 8 defeats the Wharfedale Linton! It’s like when Clubber Lang beat Rocky (in their first fight anyway)! Thanks Erin!

[stephenyoud]

Woohoo for those British designs !! Great reviews as usual Erin from a Brit in Germany

[clarencehoover]

Excellence review, Erin.
Very helpful. 👍

[Charles]

I haven’t watched your reviews in a while, sure glad I made it back…nice job!!

[MechAdv]

Thanks for the awesome comparison. I’d have a hard time justifying almost double the price of the Lintons for the MoFi, but At 2000$ vs 1500$, they become compelling though. I think 2000$ would pretty much be my cap for what I’d be willing to spend on speakers, even if the economy wasn’t kicking my ass right now, so comparisons in this range are perfect for me. Thumbs up dude!

[amarketing]

Awesome comparison video and very popular speakers. I'd like to see a review on the JBL L100 MKII

[JamesWilliams-gfgm]

As always great video, you are quickly becoming the premier YouTube reviewer.

I would love to see a redo of the source point 10 with the treble knocked down a bit to match the tone of the source point 8. But give us a source point 12” lol. I like them big…

[alanparsnipsproject]

Another great video, Erin. Good stuff. I still think there’s nobody close to you in terms of data and measurements along with great explanations.

On a side note, are either the Philharmonic Audio BMR Tower or HT Tower on your list to review?

[joegreer]

I'd love for you to do a true retro shootout featuring speakers from the 70s. Vintage infinity, vintage A/D/S, Beovox ect... It would be great because I trust your ears.

[MK-rnhm]

Nailed it!! Klipsch REF RM 600 suffers the same internal resonance. I am seriously considering the Australian brand you mentioned to me or having Klaus Bunge build me a pair of Odyssey Loreleis. Thank-you for a very realistic review. You have a subscriber for life here.

[PossibleAudio]

I stumbled across your channel and I've watched about 10 of your videos. I got to say.... I love the no nonsense, tell the truth and present facts with data approach. So many will tell the audience "It's great! Buy it! Simply awesome! It gets They point out nothing, but positives. You are like Kevin over at Skylabs Audio in that your honest without being a cheerleader. Just wanted to thank you for that. Keep it real man.

[kellybest]

Erin. I wish I had made more previous purchases based on your reviews than some "higher followed" reviewers. From Neumi over SCSS5 to others comparisons, I always seem to agree with your takes. Love my Linton's, the Mofi must be really good.

[VNCHINZ]

Ive always wanted someone to take measurements on true vintage speakers. I think that would be really interesting.

[netkenn]

Great video. Also this video made me understand how you experience speakers. Thank you !