Model Three

FWIW the Lintons fit perfectly on KLH Model Three stands. I didn’t care for the official Linton stands either.

I have KLH model Threes, which are like 88db sensitivity, and 6 ohms. I'm driving them with 80 watts (into 8 ohms) from a Rotel a14mkII. Late night listening at low volumes benefits from a one or two step bass increase, but it's not necessary and I don't always do it. I think the consensus is you ma

KLH and Wharfedale are spot on. Even newer KLH kit has that warmth you get from a closed cabinet design. Model Threes could be an interesting thing to look at OP.

The Lintons would be a great option as a lot of the music you listen to is compressed or just of generally crappy recording quality, and the Lintons are forgiving of that. Another option might be the KLH Model 3. People say they're not forgiving but they have that treble attenuation switch, so I'm g

Ive had KLH Model 3s for a couple years now, and they are very forgiving on placement.

respectfully, the biggest impact is speakers - choosing something with a poor frequency response and then trying to fix it with cables doesnt make any sense.Better speakers arent all analytical sounding. In a small room, look at Graham Audio or Harbeth. Look at the measured response of the KLH, it i