Cambridge Audio's SX-80 is a spectacularly good floorstander considering its price. ... It doesn't boom, it doesn't clang, it images well, has a nice, musically articulate character and maintains the listener's interest.
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Cambridge Audio SX80 Floorstanding Speakers
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Cambridge Audio SX80 Floorstanding Speakers
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$799.00
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The Cambridge Audio SX-80 Floorstanding Speakers offer effortless, full-range performance that captures the scale and weight of even the most demanding music. Designed to deliver a big, confident sound, these speakers feature twin 165mm (6.5") woofers and a precision silk dome tweeter, ensuring depth, clarity, and balance across the entire frequency range. Its elegantly simple design lets the sound take center stage.
KEY FEATURES
- Twin 165mm Woofers: Two 6.5-inch woofers capture the scale and weight of demanding music.
- Silk Dome Tweeter: A 25mm (1") soft dome tweeter ensures smooth, refined highs with excellent detail and no harshness.
- Rear Bass Port: Foam bass-tuning bungs are included to reduce low-frequency output when the speakers sit close to a wall.
- Floor Spikes Included: Decouples the speakers from the floor to reduce vibration and tighten bass response.
- High-Quality Binding Posts: sturdy terminals ensure a secure connection for high-quality speaker cables.
EFFORTLESS SCALE AND PRESENCE
The SX-80 is designed to bring the live concert experience into your home. The combination of two powerful 6.5-inch woofers allows these speakers to move significant amounts of air, resulting in a bass response that is both deep and controlled. Whether you are listening to orchestral crescendos or heavy rock basslines, the SX-80 delivers with authority and dynamic impact that smaller speakers simply cannot match.
PRECISION ENGINEERING
Cambridge describes the SX-80 as delivering effortless, full-range performance from an elegantly simple design: twin 6.5-inch woofers and a silk dome tweeter.
PLACEMENT AND FINISH
The SX-80's bass port is on the rear panel. If you place the speakers close to a wall, Cambridge suggests fitting the included foam bass-tuning bungs into the rear ports to reduce low-frequency output. The cabinets are finished in matte black.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Cambridge Audio SX-80 |
| Sensitivity | 87dB |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz to 20kHz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Drive Units | 2 x 165mm (6.5'') woofers 1 x 25mm (1'') silk dome tweeter |
| Ported | 1 Rear |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 240 x 980 x 338 mm (9.4 x 38.6 x 13.3") |
| Weight | 16.9 kg (37.3 lbs) each |
| Colour | Black Matte |
| In The Box | 2 x SX-80 speakers, 4 x steel spikes with washers and nuts, 4 x plastic feet, foam bungs, installation guide |
Can the Cambridge Audio SX-80 be placed near a rear wall?
Can the Cambridge Audio SX-80 be placed near a rear wall?
Yes. The SX-80's bass port is on the rear panel, and Cambridge includes foam bass-tuning bungs you can fit into the rear ports to reduce low-frequency output when the speakers sit close to a wall.
Do the Cambridge Audio SX-80 speakers come with floor spikes?
Do the Cambridge Audio SX-80 speakers come with floor spikes?
Yes. The box includes 4 steel spikes with washers and nuts, plus 4 plastic feet. The spikes decouple the speakers from the floor to reduce vibration and tighten bass response, which is especially beneficial on hard flooring surfaces.
How much power do the Cambridge Audio SX-80 floorstanders need?
How much power do the Cambridge Audio SX-80 floorstanders need?
The SX-80 has a recommended amplifier power range of 10 to 100 watts with an 8-ohm impedance. At 87dB sensitivity, they work well with a wide range of amplifiers. Their twin 165mm woofers move significant amounts of air efficiently, so even modest amplification can produce a full, authoritative sound.
What is the driver configuration of the Cambridge Audio SX-80?
What is the driver configuration of the Cambridge Audio SX-80?
The SX-80 is a floorstanding speaker with twin 165mm (6.5 inch) woofers and a single 25mm (1 inch) silk dome tweeter.
How heavy are the Cambridge Audio SX-80 speakers?
How heavy are the Cambridge Audio SX-80 speakers?
Each SX-80 speaker weighs 16.9 kg (37.3 lbs). The speakers measure 240 x 980 x 338 mm (9.4 x 38.6 x 13.3 inches), making them a manageable size for a floorstanding speaker.
