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Linn 360
Our flagship 360 loudspeaker features an advanced cabinet, new Linn drive units, and pioneering electronics.
Audibly Invisible
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.
All that is experienced with 360 is sound-stage; with vocals suspended in space, and true-to-life scale and depth leaving you utterly devoid of the sense you are listening to a pair of stereo speakers.
Visibly Remarkable
360 is visibly remarkable. Its curvaceous cabinet, intricately machined trim, and range of dynamic finishes combine to present an overall aesthetic that is familiar, yet with ultra-modern flair and contemporary class.
Flagship loudspeaker
Critical to 360’s sonic character is the wholesale elimination of audible distortion brought about by the cutting-edge material science and simulation which drove development of the drive units, and their subsequent integration with our latest amplifier technologies in both the bass system and 360 Array.
Sumptuous form conscientiously follows function in a visibly remarkable aesthetic that breaks ground beyond traditional cabinet design. The shapely, extremely robust cabinet is built up from scrupulously formed 3D laminates – pushing and exceeding the limits of ply engineering to create a fluid front baffle which wraps elegantly around either side of the speaker. This baffle tapers from bottom to top, with shaped radii matched to the requirements of each individual drive unit. Fitted flush to this smooth face, the drivers project sound entirely without obstruction. These elements combined result in a speaker which produces precisely the same tonality in every direction, reinforcing the sound-stage of the original recording.
Machined into the 360 Array trim are a series of concentric arcs — redolent of the grooves of a vinyl record — a thoughtful nod to Linn’s origins and the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable upon which the company was founded. Designed expressly for 360 are three curated finish collections. The Glasgow Collection celebrates our Scottish home with expressive colours and dynamic textures. The Classic Collection offers timeless, understated elegance, whilst the Signature Collection presents exclusive statement finishes.
Applications
To build your dream Klimax System you have a choice of two distinct models of 360.
Choose 360 Exakt Integrated partnered with a Klimax DSM: System Hub for the highest-performing one box/two speakers hifi system in the world. This model includes amplification with Adaptive Bias Control, Exakt technology and Organik DACs integrated within each speaker. It’s the closest you can get to a genuine live music experience from the comfort of your home.
If you'd prefer separates, you can opt for 360 Passive with Active Bass (PWAB) plus a pair of Klimax Solo amplifiers. For the ultimate no-holds-barred separates system, 360 PWAB can be easily converted to perform in an Exakt system alongside Klimax Exaktbox and six channels of Klimax Solo amplfiiers.
The best of Linn, built in
Every one of our industry-leading flagship technologies comes together in 360, working in harmony to eliminate loss and distortion from music.
Organik
Our first-ever, entirely homegrown digital-to-analogue converter marks a paradigm shift in DAC technology, producing our most natural sound ever from digital sources.
Adaptive Bias Control
Adaptive Bias Control constantly measures and adjusts bias current, eliminating transistor crossover distortion in all conditions for the lifespan of our amplifiers.
Pistonik
The Pistonik motor system generates flawless force at the core of our low-frequency drive units, producing ultimate linear performance.
Bass System with Power DAC technology
Our Power DAC technology combines DAC and amplification into a single stage — extending the digital signal path whilst minimising loss. It's highly efficient, ultra-low-noise, and provides the perfect platform for driving the lower bass system in 360. When coupled with the prodigious linear excursion of the Linn-designed 8" woofers it drives, 360 produces seismic, realistic and distortion-free bass that will seriously move you.
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With an audibly invisible presentation, the Linn 360 delivers a walk-in soundstage, uncanny off-axis imaging and agile dynamics that draw listeners into the music, as noted by Alan Sircom. Its bass is seismic yet controlled thanks to dual long-throw drivers and Power DAC, while bespoke drivers yield exceptionally pure, low distortion timbre.
Pros
- Exceptionally wide, stable soundstage with superb off-axis imaging that preserves spatial detail for multiple listeners.
- Seismic, controlled low end from dual 220mm long-throw woofers driven by Power DAC, delivering authoritative bass with very low distortion.
- Clean, extended treble and neutral, natural midrange courtesy of the bespoke 19mm Beryllium tweeter and 64mm thin-ply carbon mid dome.
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Cons
- Flagship, high five‑figure pricing makes it a significant investment even for loyal Linn owners.
- Exposed midrange dome can attract curious fingers and benefits from careful placement in family environments.
Sound Quality
96/100
Bass
96/100
Multiple reviewers praise the dual 220mm long-throw lower-bass drivers and Power DAC driving them, noting doubled excursion, seismic/realistic low end and distortion-free authority. Comments that the speakers 'move you' and that the room folded before the speakers did support a very high sub-bass performance for a large tower. Control and extension are repeatedly highlighted.
Mid
95/100
The 64mm thin-ply woven carbon mid dome is repeatedly cited for its purity, neutrality and lack of colouration; reviewers describe vocals as natural and the speaker as 'audibly invisible'. Timbre accuracy and coherence through the crossover region are commended across reviews.
Treble
95/100
The new 19mm beryllium dome tweeter is described as startlingly clean and open, with inherent resonances pushed well beyond audible range. Reviewers report excellent extension and air without harshness, supported by Linn's Adaptive Bias Control to maintain low distortion.
Soundstage Imaging
97/100
Across multiple reports the 360 is praised for extraordinarily wide, deep and stable staging — good off-axis dispersion and 'excellent imaging for more than one listener' are repeated. Space Optimisation+ and the tapered, radiused baffle design are credited with producing a walk-in, holographic soundstage.
Dynamics
95/100
Reviewers note exceptional macro- and micro-dynamics: the speakers can be driven to very high levels without strain and handle whisper-quiet passages with finesse. Comments that rooms and ears folded before the speakers indicate strong headroom and slam.
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Build Quality
95/100
Engineering and materials are described as a tour-de-force: heavy 70kg cabinets, multi-layer 3D laminates, decoupled drivers and precision finishes. The curved baffle and construction techniques are repeatedly cited as contributing to low resonance and excellent dispersion control.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Applied passive baseline score. Product offers extensive options (Exakt Integrated, Power DAC, Adaptive Bias Control, Space Optimisation+ and passive/Aktiv variants), but per passive-tower scoring rules a fixed 80 is applied; Exakt capability noted in supporting text.
Value for Money
80/100
These are flagship-priced speakers (reviews cite high five-figure pricing and flagship positioning). Reviewers treat them as serious high-end buys—excellent performance but clearly pricey, and some note the steep step up for existing Linn owners.
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