Linn 150
The Linn 150 is a passive, floor-standing loudspeaker that Linn Products sold during the early 1990s alongside the larger Linn 225 and the Linn 125. It was the "affordable" floorstander in the range at the time. It is a two-way, reflex-loaded (ported) design in a 22-liter cabinet, with a single 6.5" mid/bass driver and a 1" metal-dome tweeter derived from the Linn Keilidh. Linn's brand is renowned for high-performance, high fidelity sound reproduction, as noted in Mix Magazine (April 2005, p.79).
The record is thin on dates and prices. No exact production years or original retail price are documented. The technical picture is fairly complete, though. The crossover is a 12dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley alignment at 2.8kHz. Rated frequency response is 65Hz-20kHz (±3dB), sensitivity is 88dB/W/m, nominal impedance is 8 ohms, and recommended amplification is 20-100W RMS. Each speaker measures 920mm × 240mm × 350mm and weighs 18kg. Finish options were black ash, walnut, or rosewood veneer. The grille is magnetically attached. The terminals are single-wire only, so there is no provision for bi-wiring.
Owner feedback on the hifiwigwam forum describes the 150 as "a bit lean" in the bass compared to the larger 225, but "very smooth and easy to listen to." The metal tweeter is said to sound "forward" yet smooth on top. The mid/bass driver is a custom unit made for Linn and is no longer available as a spare part. That is the main practical concern for keeping a pair running. Second-hand prices seen on forums range from £80 to £150.
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