The Cambridge Audio SX50 is a compact two-way bookshelf speaker built for smaller listening spaces. It pairs a 5.25-inch (135mm) treated paper cone woofer with a 1-inch (25mm) silk dome tweeter in a rigid MDF cabinet, using a rear bass reflex port to extend low-end weight. With an 8 ohm nominal impedance, 87dB sensitivity and a 50Hz–22kHz frequency response, it delivers detailed, balanced stereo from modest amplification.
Why This Model Matters
The SX50 is the entry point into Cambridge Audio's SX loudspeaker range, distilling the brand's British hi-fi tuning into an affordable standmount. Its computer-modelled MDF enclosure keeps cabinet coloration low, so voices and instruments stay natural. Rated for amplifiers from 10 to 100 watts, it is an easy match for compact integrated amps and receivers.
Highlights
Two-way design: 5.25-inch treated paper cone woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter
Frequency response of 50Hz–22kHz with a rear bass reflex port
8 ohm impedance and 87dB sensitivity for flexible amplifier pairing
Recommended amplifier power of 10–100 watts
Rigid MDF cabinet in a Matte Black finish
Compact 225 x 161 x 240mm cabinet weighing 3.0kg each
Who It's For
The SX50 suits listeners building a first serious stereo system, or anyone needing well-mannered bookshelf speakers for a small room, desktop or second system. Sold as a pair, they reward placement on stands or a solid shelf.
