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Cambridge Audio - S30 - Bookshelf Speakers

Cambridge Audio - S30 - Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio - S30 - Bookshelf Speakers Cambridge Audio - S30 - Bookshelf Speakers
Item Number: CAS30
Regular Price: $259.00
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"Five Stars" from What Hi-Fi? Magazine

The stylish and punchy S30 heralds Cambridge Audio's loudspeaker revival. The R50 and R70 were highly regarded speakers in the 1970s, and like its predecessors the new S30 offers excellent depth and soundstage, yet extraordinary value for money.

"These are highly accomplished speakers, with a winning mix of punch and detail," reports the July 2007 issue of England's What Hi-Fi? magazine. "They’re classy-looking, sound superb, and offer an intriguing alternative to the established favorites at this level."

Designed from the ground-up, the S30 is a delicately revealing speaker which is the perfect partner to Cambridge Audio's array of electronics products, working particularly well with the mid range Azur series for the perfect budget package.

Powerful Yet Controlled Performance

A 4.5" composite woven driver delivers a powerful yet controlled bass performance while offering extremely low distortion and excellent dispersion of higher frequencies.

This is matched to a 1" soft-dome tweeter featuring a neodymium driver with a state-of-the-art motor system and a critically selected voice coil assembly.

By virtue of a purist mechanical design, a simple first order crossover is capable of perfectly controlling high and low frequency distribution. This custom designed component features audiophile-grade polypropylene capacitors and enables the S30 to be bi-wired for greater bass control, crisper treble and improved detail.

The ported cabinet design is braced and stiffened for minimum movement and features a neat terminal panel with three-way gold plated bullet connectors.

Finished in matte black, the S30 is supplied with a complementary grille.

  • Compact size
  • Bi-wirable
  • Ported cabinet design
  • 4.5" woven cone midwoofer
  • 1" soft dome tweeter
  • First order crossover
  • Audiophile grade polypropylene capacitors
  • Three-way gold plated bullet connectors
  • Magnetically shielded
  • Matte black finish
  • Frequency Response: 55 hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 90 dB
  • Nominal Impedance: 4-8 ohms
  • Recommended amplifier power: 25 - 100 watts
  • Dimensions: 6.3" wide, 9.0" high, 8" deep
  • Weight: 6.6 lbs

"Five Stars" from What Hi-Fi? Magazine

"These are highly accomplished speakers, with a winning mix of punch and detail..."

But it's in the midband and treble that the S30s really shine, and we suspect this has a lot to do with the minimal crossover used.

"The S30s live up to the familiar Cambridge formula: they’re classy-looking, sound superb, and offer an intriguing alternative to the established favorites at this level."

- What Hi-Fi? magazine, July 2007

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Excellent Monitor Speaker
The Cambridge S30 is beyond being a good value. It is a fine loudspeaker, irrespective of its reasonable price. It easily bests those in the sub-$500 category, and I prefer it to the $1,495 Opera Mezza I once owned. The S30 has a very pleasing midrange, well-controlled highs, and surprisingly good low frequency performance, especially for a speaker that is only nine inches in height. Most of all, the S30 is very rich and dynamic--again, an eye-opener in light of its small size. I highly recommend this product. Avoid the higher price tags, and simply enjoy this little gem. Paired with my Marantz PM8004, it is an excellent performer. I thank Audio Advisor for offering these products.
- Glen T, VA
 
Just Amazing
I have been an audiophile for nearly 20 years, and have heard many monitor speakers. The Cambridge S30 is simply an amazing speaker--not just an excellent value at $219. I have compared them to the $1,495 Opera Mezza, and I am astounded that the S30 sounds better. The S30s cast the most convincing stereo image I have heard. They have speed, rhythm, and plenty of smoothness and ease. For a design featuring a 4.5-inch mid/bass driver, they have a surprisingly full-bodied sound. The S30 is very revealing, as I have heard things through these speakers that I have not heard through others. If you are looking for a monitor speaker, do not waste your money on the more expensive choices. So much of high-end audio is snobbery and sales talk. These speakers truly deliver excellent sound. My Marantz PM8004 and Cambridge S30 are a very musical duo. I thank Audio Advisor for offering both of these fine products.
- Glen T, VA
 
Wonderful small speakers
Im amazed at the quality of the sound from these speakers. Very smooth tight sounding bass for a speaker this size. Hooked to my Cambridge Audio Azur 640A V2 integrated amp is a perfect match.
- Fred D, MA
 
Great small speaker
This speaker is a real sleeper. It does everything well, very balanced sound with detail and great vocal reproduction. Excellent bass in terms of definition and accuracy, remarkable for the size. Tweeter is smooth and detailed. Great for low volume listening, maintains balance at all volumes. Incredible value aside, these are good enough for serious listening, few others are at even 2-3 times the price.
- Mike H, PA
 
Good little speakers!
I am using two of these little guys for front LR channels on my home theater set up, without any center channel. I am using a sub and two rear channel speakers of lesser quality. This is with a recent-model Sony 100wpc HT receiver. The ONLY drawback I hear is that they get congested ay higher volume levels, otherwise they sound clear and detailed. They are not fatiquing, and have plenty of bass even without a subwoofer. Good speakers all around, not just good for the money, but just plain good. I am thinking about using two more as a center channel.
- Randy V, WA
 
The true meaning of budget
I bought these to use 1 as a center channel in my home theater: 4 Epos ELS3s, and this S30, + sub. Marantz 8002 is driving the train. I had no idea how small they were...or how little difference this would make in sound. However their size definitely increases the WAF -wife approval factor. I had no idea this type of amazing bargain was still available for those who are doing decent home theater on a budget. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. ?? buy three pair, and a sub for 5.1, or 4 pair and a sub for 7.1??? Could do a lot worse for a lot more.
- Doug B, WA
 
Great small loudspeaker!
I just received them today and set it up as stated in the manual...meaning using stands and good cable bi-wired. WOW! is all I can say...soundstaging, definition, clarity, and real bass...Im impressed!
- Tom A, OR
 
 

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