SX50

Bookshelf Speakers

Colour
CDN$239.00
  • 25mm silk dome tweeter – for refined presentation  
  • 135mm treated paper cone – for a smooth & even frequency response
  • Precisely optimised crossovers – for a neutral, phase linear, response
  • CAD modelled rigid MDF cabinet – reduces standing waves, keeping internal vibration to a minimum
  • Refreshed clean design – to complement today’s interiors 
  • SX50. Sound Comes First 

    SX50 are a pair of compact hi-fi speakers designed to sit in confined spaces like bookshelves – hence the name. Despite their modest size, they output a confident, detailed, and rich stereo sound to fill smaller rooms with music as it was meant to be heard.  It’s the combination of engineering quality and value, that make SX50 so hard to beat.

    SX50 in a bookshelf
    SX50 Bookshelf Speaker

    Rock Solid Foundations

    Hi-fi speaker engineering starts with the cabinet. Computer-aided design (CAD) was used extensively to refine SX50’s internal structures to ensure that while the drivers are vibrating with your music, the cabinet isn’t. This means that every millimetre of movement from the drivers is directed where it should be – at you.

    Detail of the SX50's woofer

    Sound Reproduction

    SX50 speakers have a 135mm (5.25”) woofer made from treated paper. Hi-fi manufacturers have used it for years, as paper’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio is matched by excellent tonality – so music sounds rich, well defined, and real. 25mm (1”) soft dome tweeters, made from treated silk, take care of the higher frequencies – with the same balance of realism and refinement.

    SX50 Driver Detail

    Two Drivers, One Voice

    Our team in London took great care and attention when designing the crossovers in SX50 – as they’re responsible for ensuring that each driver receives the correct frequency. Accuracy of timing and stereo imaging depend on phase remaining completely linear, from top to bottom. The result? Your music sounds engaging, energetic and real.

    SX50 connections

    Engineered, Front to Back

    Spin SX50 around to see that our attention-to-detail runs from front to back. There’s a neat bass reflex port that lets you fine-tune lower frequencies, by adjusting the position of the speaker with the wall. Immediately below are a pair of high-quality speaker binding posts (connectors), which can accept thick cable – with or without banana plugs.

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    Designed for Real Life

    New look SX50’s clean, understated design allows them to sit in a variety of spaces, and work well in all. Leave the grilles on to protect the drivers from little fingers, or to help blend in with your books. Alternatively, take them off to celebrate your great taste in music (and speakers).

  • Press reviews

    • Bob Vila

      United States, September 2021

      “At just 8.9 by 6.3 by 9.4 inches each, they produce a pleasing hi-fi sound whether you’re watching movies or listening to your favorite tunes, and their sleek matte black finish complements almost any decor.”
    • MacDirectory

      United States, December 2014

      "Cambridge Audio focuses on using the best components and technology to ensure their speakers perform at the highest level. With a classic understated look in either black or walnut the speakers look great with cabinets designed to eliminate standing sound waves."
    • What Hi-Fi?

      United Kingdom, May 2014

      "Sprightly speakers with much to offer, the SX-50s are a bargain and a worthy addition to any room’s furniture"
    • Acoustic Appraisals

      United Kingdom, March 2014

      "They pack a sound that you would not expect out of something so small and they are very nice classy and classic looking as well. So taking into consideration everything I have written and heard, these speakers are easily worth their price tag."

      Customer Reviews

    • The details

      Sensitivity 87dB
      Frequency response 50Hz-22kHz
      Impedance 8 Ohms compatible
      Recommended amplifier power 10-100 watts
      Drivers 5.25” (135mm) treated paper cone woofer 1” (25mm) Silk dome tweeter
      Crossover 2 way
      Ported 1 rear
      Magnetic shielding No
      Colour Matte Black
      Dimensions (HxWxD) 225 x 161 x 240mm (8.9 x 6.3 x 9.4")
      Weight 3.0kg (6.6lbs)