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What reviewers think
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Product Strengths
- Excellent imaging, providing a strong stereo image for multiple listeners due to wide dispersion and Space Optimisation+
- Flexible and capable of playing all kinds of music, getting out of the music's way, and suitable for both large and smaller rooms
- Dynamic, detailed, and can play at a wide range of volume levels, from quiet listening to near PA levels
- Features a new driver array, including a Beryllium dome tweeter, thin-ply woven carbon fiber midrange (used on NASA's Mars Rover), and aluminum-magnesium alloy bass units
- Incorporates new amplifier technologies—'Power DAC' for the lower bass and 'Adaptive Bias Control' for the mid and treble—reducing distortion
Product Considerations
- The midrange dome is exposed, which might be a concern with children
- Owners of previous Linn systems may find the price difficult to accept
- Some audiophiles may prefer Linn to trawl its past rather than building its future, and they will want an Isobarik
- Some audiophiles may not be able to see past the LP12
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The 360 offers significantly improved imaging and soundstaging compared to the Klimax 350
Takeaway: The Linn 360 is a high-end loudspeaker that provides excellent sound quality and flexibility, making it a great choice for enjoying music with friends or for personal listening sessions. Its innovative design and technology deliver a detailed and immersive audio experience.
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An excellent review of a great product
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An excellent review of a great product
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Features
Specifications
- Speaker Type: 4-way floorstanding speaker
- Cabinet Volume: 60 Liters
- Width (with stand): 411 mm
- Height (with stand): 1141 mm
- Depth (with stand): 484 mm
- Weight (with stand): 70 kg
- Tweeter: 19 mm Dome
- Midrange: 64 mm thin woven Carbon Dome
- Upper Bass: 190 mm Aluminum/Magnesium Cone
- Lower Bass: 220 mm long Aluminum Cone x2
Description
360 is audibly invisible. It produces a performance with unprecedented clarity and realism, that's entirely absent of sonic colouration. Incorporating innovative drive unit and amplifier technologies, 360 turns out our lowest ever levels of audible distortion. The honed curves of its cabinet are partnered with meticulously matched drive units to deliver the cleanest possible dispersion characteristics.
Sumptuous form conscientiously follows function in a visibly remarkable aesthetic that breaks ground beyond traditional cabinet design. The shapely and extremely robust cabinet is built up from scrupulously formed 3D laminates – pushing and exceeding the limitations of ply engineering to construct a fluid front baffle which reaches right around either side of the speaker.
Machined into the 360 Array trim piece are a series of concentric arcs – themselves redolent of the grooves of a vinyl record in a conscientious nod to our origins and the Sondek LP12 turntable upon which Linn was founded. These grooves are set adjacent to a tweeter protector, which draws the eye in with its chrome-plated Linn icon feature. The engineered trim is machined in-house from 5754-grade aluminium, and incorporates ingenious waveguides to help facilitate optimum performance from the drive units which they surround.
Designed expressly for 360, The Glasgow Collection is a range of curated cabinet finishes, that demonstrate pride in our origins and celebrate our Scottish home. These three special finishes are dynamic and complex; colour and texture play off the curves of the 360 cabinet under different lighting conditions and when viewed from different angles.
The Classic Collection offers a more subtle, monochrome palette: the timeless elegance of Piano Black, and the minimalist chic of Alpine White.
Machined into the 360 Array trim piece are a series of concentric arcs – themselves redolent of the grooves of a vinyl record in a conscientious nod to our origins and the Sondek LP12 turntable upon which Linn was founded. These grooves are set adjacent to a tweeter protector, which draws the eye in with its chrome-plated Linn icon feature. The engineered trim is machined in-house from 5754-grade aluminium, and incorporates ingenious waveguides to help facilitate optimum performance from the drive units which they surround.
Designed expressly for 360, The Glasgow Collection is a range of curated cabinet finishes, that demonstrate pride in our origins and celebrate our Scottish home. These three special finishes are dynamic and complex; colour and texture play off the curves of the 360 cabinet under different lighting conditions and when viewed from different angles.
The Classic Collection offers a more subtle, monochrome palette: the timeless elegance of Piano Black, and the minimalist chic of Alpine White.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Linn emphasizes its in-house engineering expertise rather than relying on off-the-shelf components, showcasing its commitment to innovative design and integrated system performance.
- The brand stands out for its fully integrated systems, offering a complete solution from source to speaker, designed to work harmoniously together for optimal sonic results.
- Linn's products, particularly loudspeakers, can be upgraded with "Exakt" technology, allowing for digital crossovers and individual amplification of each driver, significantly enhancing performance.
- They offer their "Space Optimization" technology to account for and correct room acoustics, demonstrating a commitment to adapting to diverse listening environments.
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119
- Positioning: The entry-level compact bookshelf speaker in Linn's lineup.
- Description: Offers linear performance with premium drive units, making it suitable for small spaces or as part of a versatile system. Features a rear-ported design for enhanced bass performance, and its passive crossover can be bypassed for Exakt operation, providing flexibility for future upgrades.
150
- Positioning: A passive floorstanding speaker in the mid-range of Linn's offerings.
- Description: Designed for refined and sophisticated sound with excellent linear performance. Features a down-ported design for omnidirectional bass, setting it apart from the bookshelf 119, and includes a high-quality passive crossover that can be bypassed for Exakt upgrades.
Series 5
- Positioning: A stylish and customizable speaker series offering a balance of performance and design.
- Description: Integrates Exakt technology and an Isobarik bass system, providing powerful and accurate bass in a compact form. Unlike the 150 and 119, allows for extensive customization with various Fabrik covers and finishes.
360
- Positioning: Linn's flagship loudspeaker, representing the pinnacle of their speaker technology.
- Description: Features ultra-low distortion drive units and groundbreaking dispersion characteristics, delivering a soundstage with unprecedented clarity and realism. Stands out from the Series 5, 150, and 119 with its advanced Adaptive Bias Control and Power DAC technology.
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1972
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Linn is a hifi brand known for its modular designs, particularly the Sondek LP12 turntable where users can upgrade virtually every component over time to maintain performance across decades. The brand stands out for developing its own technologies in-house, including the Organik DAC with FPGA processing and Space Optimisation, which models room acoustics without needing microphone measurements.
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Product Strengths
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- Very rich, present, and neutrally balanced
Product Considerations
- The reviewer was sitting too close to hear them at their best in the small room
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Model C
100800
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Released
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The Model C speakers is for those who seek the live dipole sound and demand enhanced bass for music and movies. The formula is simple: take the legendary Model D, then scale down the footprint and add powerful boundary woofers. The result is an attention-grabbing statement system that sets a new standard for full-bodied bass reproduction.
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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Product Strengths
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- Digital from source to driver, minimizing sound distortion
- Provides audio output so precise you can pinpoint each instrument's location
Product Considerations
- The only weak link might be musical taste
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