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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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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
94/100
Value for Money
80/100
The Linn 360 delivers a vast, stable soundstage that holds together well beyond the sweet spot, while its neutral, low-distortion voice combines high-end clarity with effortless dynamic scale. In Alan Sircom's assessment, the flagship pairs holographic imaging with a musical, rhythmically assured presentation; Space Optimisation+, wide dispersion, and Power DAC bass make it a compelling shared-listening reference.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptional wide-dispersion imaging keeps the stereo picture cohesive for listeners well away from the central seat.
Neutral, detailed, low-distortion sound retains rhythmic drive and finesse across varied music.
Outstanding dynamic headroom, delivering deep, controlled playback from late-night levels to very high volumes.
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Cons
Flagship pricing makes the upgrade a substantial financial commitment, particularly for existing Linn owners.
The exposed midrange dome may be vulnerable to curious fingers.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviewers describe an exceptionally clear, neutral and low-distortion presentation that remains involving rather than clinical. Its defining strength is a vast, stable soundfield that works unusually well beyond a single sweet spot, while it also appears capable of effortless high-level playback.
Bass
94/100
Independent listening reports say the 360 can play deep, loud and dynamically without the speaker giving way before the room or listener does. The dual long-throw bass system is also described as remaining controlled when driven hard, though the most extravagant claims of seismic low end come from manufacturer-led material rather than comparative listening reviews.
Mid
93/100
The overall presentation is repeatedly characterised as honest, neutral, detailed and free of audible colouration. Reviewers also say it gets out of the way of the music and draws listeners in across a wide range of material, suggesting an open and well-integrated vocal and instrumental band.
Treble
94/100
The 360 is praised for high-end clarity, finesse and very low perceived distortion rather than for an aggressively spotlighted top end. One account describes a startlingly clean, open window on higher frequencies, while the main listening review finds the speaker detailed and graceful at all output levels.
Soundstage Imaging
97/100
This is the standout attribute. Hi-fi+ finds excellent imaging for more than one listener and a broad stereo presentation usually associated with omnidirectional designs; SoundStage likewise heard an unusually cohesive image even far off axis. Reviewers also report convincing scale, depth and holographic instrument placement.
Dynamics
96/100
The 360 is repeatedly described as deep, dynamic and comfortable at exceptionally high levels. Reviewers report that the room and their ears reached their limits before the loudspeakers did, while also praising its ability to handle whisper-quiet listening with finesse.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
94/100
The substantial 70kg enclosure, complex radiused baffle and carefully shaped cabinet are consistently presented as serious engineering rather than decorative flourishes. Reports highlight the multilayer, non-resonant cabinet construction and driver isolation, although the exposed midrange dome may be vulnerable to curious fingers.
Value for Money
80/100
At £55,000 per pair for the Passive with Aktiv Bass version and £87,500 for Exakt Integrated, this is firmly a flagship purchase. One reviewer specifically says existing Klimax 350 owners may find the step-up in price hard to swallow; there is little direct comparison with competing speakers at these prices to offset that concern.
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