This is a new passive/active floor standing speaker which draws heavinly on what Linn learnied in the development of their flagship 360 loudspeaker. The new Linn 150 loudspeakers are exceptional – fun, entertaining and musical!
We've had their smaller sibling the shop for a few months and we've been delighted with them. The simply do very little wrong and we really do mean that as the highest of praise.
Design and Build
The Linn 150 speakers feature a three-way floor-standing design with dual down-firing ports that produce impactful and omnidirectional bass performance, reducing interaction with walls. The drive units are mounted at the very front of the baffle without a grille, minimizing occlusion and enhancing excursion. A magnet-mounted trim piece, inspired by Linn's flagship 360 speaker, adorns the front, featuring concentric grooves reminiscent of a vinyl record and an electro-formed Linn logo serving as a tweeter guard. The speakers are available in Satin Black, White, Walnut, or Oak veneered finishes, allowing seamless integration into various interior décors.
Technical Specifications
- Type: Three-way floor-standing speaker
- Bass System: Dual down-firing ports
- Tweeter: 19.55 mm soft Sonomex dome
- Midrange: 160 mm Nextel-coated paper diaphragm
- Bass: 190 mm Nextel-coated paper diaphragm
- Cabinet Volume: 40 litres
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 936 x 210 x 297 mm
- Weight: 21.56 kg
Performance and Features
The 150 speakers are engineered to deliver an engaging performance characterized by energy, refinement, and neutrality. The lower-order crossovers are designed for signal purity, lending the speakers speed and dynamism. Premium drive units ensure excellent linear performance and excursion capability. Additionally, the 150 model offers an upgrade path to Linn's proprietary Exakt technology, allowing users to convert from passive to Exakt operation in a matter of minutes. Soon we'll add an article explaining how this works.
Conclusion
The Linn 150 loudspeakers represent a harmonious blend of innovative design, meticulous engineering, and versatile functionality. Whether integrated into an existing audio system or paired with Linn's Selekt DSM, the 150 speakers promise an exceptional listening experience that aligns with Linn's storied reputation in high-fidelity audio. We're delighted to add this speaker to our range. And already we find them extremely enjoyable to listen to and not at all fatiguing.
Here's an interesting youtube article on the Linn 150 speakers.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/g9cEn2OPhoU