Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 - Compact Wired Satellite Speaker Featuring BMR Speaker Technology - Includes Keyhole Bracket for Discreet and Easy Wall Mounting - White

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But, of course, we can't have great sound at all times. But that doesn't mean we have to have bad sound either. Now, this introduction would be right at home at the front of a headphone review (and maybe I should have saved it for that). But this is a multimedia speaker system. For those that are confused by the terminology, that means a desktop system you use with your computer. But Cambridge Audio was very deliberate in their naming. 'Multimedia' is not the same as 'computer' speakers. And you'll soon see why. ever heard that sounded better after a bit of break-in. Usually, I'm a believer of ears not speakers breaking in. But, when I first turned

But with that authority comes a slight sense of dynamic restraint, particularly with voices, which stops the Minx delivering a truly effortless performance. Rivals such as the JBL OnBeat Rumble and Libratone Zipp do a better line in expansiveness, too.

Cambridge Audio Minx M5 Setup and Use

I strongly urge you to change your sub if you wish to really bring about the best sound & balance from your system. The Sony manual says to crank up the crossover to it's highest setting on the subwoofer and set the volume to half way then do a calibration to allow the AVR to set the correct crossover frequency for it. The AVR set the speakers crossover to 140hz.

One of the most important features of any portable speaker is an internal battery. The Minx Go’s lasts for up to 18 hours – a figure that trumps most of the competition. We got significantly less, but that was with the volume cranked, and we skirted near double figures at any rate. Stamina is impressive. Prices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 26th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.)

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you can place the control module very close to you making the controls easily accessible without having to move (or locate) your It has the power and max volume to do justice to gatherings both indoors and outdoors – where a less authoritative-sounding speaker can sound lost in all the space and ambient noise. And it seems to work: it’s a big sound from a small speaker, though it still can’t quite shake off the limitations of its size. You can never forget where the sound is coming from, but then this is generally the situation with this type of speaker. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to access internet radio and play music over AirPlay from any Apple device connected to the same network. Behind the Cambridge Audio Minx Go’s speaker grille sit two mid-range drivers and a pair of tweeters. The mid-range units are two inches across, the tweeters three-quarters of an inch.

There are plenty of low-frequency effects here to give the X301 a solid workout that goes beyond the basic explosions and rumbles. When the characters speak using ‘Bene Gesserit’– an ancient ancestral voice conveyed with manipulated sub frequencies – the depth and clarity of the X301 in delivering these otherworldly vocals is quite skillful. Despite the jarring nature of these moments, the sub remains well integrated with the rest of the system, producing a dramatic sound befitting of a big screen experience. It’s a relatively frills-free box – there’s no waterproofing, no NFC, no apt-X codec support and no Wi-Fi – but in practice we found it works remarkably well. Its Bluetooth reliability is good and while it’s happy to stand up by itself, the Minx Go also has a flip-out foot on its bottom for extra stability.Already well established as one of the most popular small speakers around, the Minx MIN12 builds on previous models with a revised BMR drive unit. Now in its fourth generation, the new unit uses a larger magnet for improved efficiency, while driver excursion has increased from 2.2mm to 4mm, giving enhanced lower-midrange for improved integration with a subwoofer. Finally, the BMR unit moves in a more uniform manner, giving a more accurate sound across all frequencies. It will pay dividends to really experiment with the crossover settings to get the best blend so to speak but I found that in most cases 150hz usually provides the best results - 140Hz at the very lowest - any lower & the sub can be localised. Play around with the crossover till you get the best sound. Cambridge Audio specifically went for an online wireless set up for the Air 100 so owners of different devices had the same set-up process. A minor one is that the Cambridge Audio Minx Go does not use the apt-X Bluetooth codec. Listen close and you will be able to hear some of the quality loss inherent to using the standard SBC audio codec of Bluetooth. This is not really a device for close, critical listening, though. We didn’t find it hampered our enjoyment at all.