{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-minx-msx20-bookshelf-speaker","title":"Cambridge Audio Minx MSX20 Bookshelf Speaker","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eA Tiny Satellite Speaker With Real Scale and Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe MSX20 is part of Cambridge Audio's reborn MSX Series, a modern revival of the brand's classic Minx compact speaker line. It's a passive satellite speaker small enough to disappear on a shelf or wall, built to add real stereo or surround sound to rooms where a full-size speaker doesn't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe MSX20 sits a step above the smaller MSX10 in Cambridge Audio's modular range, adding a second, dedicated bass driver for more weight and scale. It's sold individually, so you can buy exactly the number you need for a stereo pair, a full surround setup, or a single center channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eTwo Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers for a Wider Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe MSX20 uses two 2.25-inch Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers — one general-purpose driver shared with the smaller MSX10, plus a second driver dedicated entirely to bass. BMR drivers combine traditional piston-style drive with bending-wave dispersion, spreading sound more evenly around a room than a conventional speaker, so there's less of a single \"sweet spot\" you need to sit in. Cambridge Audio rates the MSX20's dispersion at up to 180 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eDeeper Reach Than the MSX10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe dedicated bass driver extends the MSX20's frequency response down to 120Hz, compared to the smaller MSX10's higher roll-off point. That added driver fills in lower midrange and upper bass content that a single small driver tends to leave thin, giving music and movie soundtracks more body without needing a subwoofer for every application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eBuilt to Mount Almost Anywhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt just 155 x 79 x 97mm (6.1″ x 3.1″ x 3.8″) and 1.65 lbs, the MSX20 is genuinely small. It ships with a wall-mount bracket and rubber feet, and can be oriented vertically for a stereo pair, horizontally as a center channel under a TV, or placed as a surround speaker, all from the same cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eIs the Cambridge Audio MSX20 Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou need speakers that disappear into the room.\u003c\/strong\u003e At under 4 inches wide, the MSX20 fits on shelves, walls, or tight spaces a normal bookshelf speaker can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're building a surround or multi-room system.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold individually, the MSX20 scales to exactly the channel count you need, and can double as a horizontal center channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want more bass than a single-driver satellite offers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated second driver gives the MSX20 noticeably more low-end presence than the entry-level MSX10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou're open to adding a dedicated subwoofer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MSX20 pairs with the MSX Sub 200 or MSX Sub 300 for deeper bass than any satellite speaker this size can produce on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest limitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a passive speaker with no built-in amplification, so you'll need an external amplifier or AV receiver, and its very compact drivers won't match the scale of a full-size bookshelf speaker for serious two-channel listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSetup, Compatibility \u0026amp; What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe MSX20 connects to any amplifier or AV receiver with standard speaker terminals; it has no built-in amp, DAC, or streaming of its own. Its 8-ohm impedance and 25-200 watt recommended amplifier range suit everything from a small desktop amp to a home theater receiver. Included in the box: the MSX20 speaker, a wall-mount bracket, and rubber feet for shelf or stand placement. An amplifier, speaker cable, and any additional MSX20 or MSX10 speakers for a full system are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Balanced Mode Radiator Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dedicated bass driver joins the standard BMR driver for fuller, more detailed sound than the MSX10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 180-Degree Dispersion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBending-wave dispersion spreads sound evenly around the room, reducing the need for a single fixed listening position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded wall bracket and rubber feet let it work on a shelf, stand, or wall, vertically or horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModular System Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold individually and pairs with the MSX10 satellite and MSX Sub 200 or Sub 300 subwoofers to scale to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Compact Cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 6.1 x 3.1 x 3.8 inches and 1.65 lbs, it fits spaces a standard bookshelf speaker cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.45em 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Channel Capable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRotates horizontally for use as a compact center channel under or near a TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive, dual-driver compact satellite speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivers: 2 × 2.25″ Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR), one dedicated to bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 120Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispersion: up to 180°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 25 – 200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: included wall bracket and rubber feet; shelf, stand, or wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: vertical or horizontal (center channel capable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (H × W × D): 155 × 79 × 97mm (6.1″ × 3.1″ × 3.8″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.65 lbs each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Matte Black, Matte White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice: $129 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Expert Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTrusted Reviews tested the MSX20 paired with the MSX Sub 200 subwoofer and praised the bass as powerful without overpowering drums or guitar work, describing the midrange as rich and the overall sound as having good width and depth. This was an early hands-on impression of the combined system rather than a scored, standalone review of the MSX20 alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eDo I need a separate amplifier for the MSX20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The MSX20 is a fully passive speaker with no built-in amplification, DAC, or streaming. Connect it to any amplifier or AV receiver with standard speaker terminals, ideally rated between 25 and 200 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eHow is the MSX20 different from the MSX10?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBoth share the same general-purpose BMR driver, but the MSX20 adds a second, dedicated bass driver, extending response down to 120Hz for noticeably more low-end weight and scale than the MSX10 offers on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eDo I need to buy these in pairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo. The MSX20 is sold individually, so you can order exactly the number you need, whether that's two for a stereo pair, one as a center channel, or several for a full surround setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eCan I use the MSX20 as a center channel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Its compact cabinet can be oriented horizontally, making it a discreet option for placement under or near a TV as a center channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.35em 0;\"\u003eWill I need a subwoofer too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot necessarily for casual listening, since the MSX20's dedicated bass driver already extends response to 120Hz. 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