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Ongoing information for the Cambridge Audio Minx Systems.
(If you have info that can be added, please PM me)


Minx Speaker & Subwoofer Models:

Min 10 Speaker (Discontinued)

Frequency Response: 140Hz-20kHz
Power Handling: 15-50W Recommended
Drive units: 1 x 2.25" BMR
Dimensions (H x W x D): 78 x 78 x 85mm (3.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight: 0.43kg (0.95lbs)
Available Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white

Min 11 Speaker (Second Generation Model) (Discontinued)

Frequency Response: 120Hz-20kHz
Power Handling: 25-200W*
Sensitivity: 85dB (2.83 Vrms input)
Drive units: 1 x 2.25" BMR
Dimensions (H x W x D): 78 x 78 x 85mm (3.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight: 0.42kg (0.93lbs)
Available Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white
 
* Using a high powered amplifier lower down its volume scale results in lower distortion and better sound. Of course if you hear a distorted sound or mechanical ‘crack’ as the speakers hit their end stops, you are playing the speakers too loud and this may cause damage. With an AVR the Min11/21 speakers should be set to ‘small’ with a crossover frequency of 140Hz. In this configuration, power handling is considerable increased.

Min 12 Speaker (New For 2015 - Third Generation Model using 4th Generation BMR)

Sensitivity (SPL) : 86dB (2.83 Vrms input)
Frequency response : 150Hz-20kHz
Impedance : 8 Ohms compatible
Recommended Amp Power: 25 - 200W
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 78 x 78 x 85mm (3.1 x 3.1 x 3.3”)
Weight: 0.43kg (0.95lbs)
Finishes : High gloss black or High gloss white

Min 20 Speaker (Discontinued)

Frequency Response: 130Hz-20kHz
Power Handling: 15-75W Recommended
Drive units: 2 x 2.25" BMR
Dimensions (H x W x D): 154 x78 x 85mm (6.0 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs)
Available Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white

Min 21 Speaker [Second Generation Model] (Discontinued)

Frequency Response: 120Hz-20kHz
Power Handling: 25-200W*
Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83 Vrms input)
Drive units: 1 x 2.25" BMR + 1 x 2.25" Longthrow Woofer
Dimensions (H x W x D): 154 x78 x 85mm (6.0 x 3.1 x 3.3")
Weight: 0.85kg (1.88lbs)
Available Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white
 
* Using a high powered amplifier lower down its volume scale results in lower distortion and better sound. Of course if you hear a distorted sound or mechanical ‘crack’ as the speakers hit their end stops, you are playing the speakers too loud and this may cause damage. With an AVR the Min11/21 speakers should be set to ‘small’ with a crossover frequency of 140Hz. In this configuration, power handling is considerable increased.

Min 22 Speaker (New For 2015 - Third Generation Model using 4th Generation BMR)

Sensitivity (SPL): 88dB (2.83 Vrms input)
Frequency response: 120Hz-20kHz
Impedance: 8 Ohms compatible
Recommended Amp Power : 25 - 200W
Dimensions (H x W x D): 154 x 78 x 85mm (6.0 x 3.1 x 3.3”)
Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black or High gloss white

X500 subwoofer (Discontinued)

Power Output: 500W rms
Frequency Response: 23Hz (-6dB) - 200Hz
Crossover: Active - variable 50Hz-200Hz
Drive units: 1 x 10" subwoofer / 1 x 10" passive radiator
Dimensions (H x W x D): 365 x 320 x 350mm (14.3 x 12.6 x 13.8")
Weight: 11.7Kg (25.8lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white

X300 subwoofer (Discontinued)

Power Output: 300W rms
Frequency Response: 33Hz (-6dB) - 200Hz
Crossover: Active - variable 50Hz-200Hz
Drive units: 1 x 8" subwoofer / 1 x 8" passive radiator
Speaker Dimensions (H x W x D) 311 x 266 x 278mm (12.4 x 10.5 x 11.0")
Weight: 7.5Kg (16.5lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white

X200 subwoofer (Discontinued)

Power Output: 200W rms
Frequency Response: 39Hz (-6dB) - 200Hz
Crossover: Active - variable 50Hz-200Hz
Drive units: 1 x 6.5" subwoofer / 2 x 6.5" passive radiators
Dimensions (H x W x D): 219 x 210 x 222mm (8.6 x 8.3 x 8.7")
Weight: 5.0Kg (11.0lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black & High gloss white

New Subwoofers For 2015

X201

Power Output: 200W
Frequency Response: 36Hz (-6dB) – 200Hz
Crossover: Active – variable 50Hz-200Hz
Drivers: 1 x 6.5" subwoofer 2 x 6.5" passive radiator
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 219 x 210 x 222mm (8.6 x 8.3 x 8.7")
Weight: 5.0Kg (11.0lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black or High gloss white

X301

Power Output: 300W
Frequency Response: 31Hz (-6dB) – 200Hz
Crossover: Active – variable 50Hz-200Hz
Drivers: 1 x 8" subwoofer 1 x 8" passive radiator
Dimensions: (H x W x D) 311 x 266 x 278mm (12.4 x 10.5 x 11.0")
Weight: 7.5Kg (16.5lbs)
Finishes: High gloss black or High gloss white


Frequency Test Files that one can download to place on a Hard/Flash drive to test their satellites and/or subwoofer (Caution: play at low levels so as to not damage your satellite speakers):
 
http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm


Official Minx Website:

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/series.php?SID=94
 
 
White Paper On Balanced Mode Radiator Design:
 
 
 
BMR_White_Paper.pdf 912k .pdf file
 
 
 

Previews:

[URL="http://www.howtospendit.com/#/articles/3076-cambridge-audio-minx-mini-speaker-system"]http://www.howtospendit.com/#/articl...speaker-system

http://www.t3.com/news/cambridge-aud...aunches?=49319


Reviews:
 
S325v2: http://www.hometheater.com/content/cambridge-audio-minx-s325v2-speaker-system
 
S222? (Dutch review translated in English for a pair of Min 21's + X200 Subwoofer)http://www.google.com/translate?lan...audio.nl/2012/02/cambridge-audio-minx-min-21/

S212: http://www.thehifijournal.com/review...Desktop-system

S215: http://www.hometheater.com/content/c...speaker-system (Includes Measurements)

S215: http://hometheater.about.com/od/loud...uct-Review.htm

S215: http://hometheater.about.com/od/loud...to-Profile.htm (Supplementary Photo Profile & Measurements via Robert Silva's Anthem Room Correction System measured by the Anthem Room Correction System)

S215: http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/art...inx-215-system (Includes Measurements)

S215: http://www.whathifi.com/review/cambr...udio-minx-s215
 
S215: http://www.whathifi.com/review/cambr...-minx-s215-new (Min 11 Review June 2012 Issue)

S215: http://www.cnet.com.au/cambridge-aud...-339310461.htm

S315: http://www.dvd-home-theater.org/camb...dio-minx-s315/

S325: http://www.avguide.com/review/cambri...system-tpv-102

S325: http://hometheaterreview.com/cambrid...stem-reviewed/

S325: http://www.trustedreviews.com/cambri...ew#reviewStart

S325: http://www.whathifi.com/review/cambr...udio-minx-s325

S325: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/aud...-950843/review

S325: http://www.e-gear.com/article/review...00-subwoofer/1

S325: http://www.tone.co.nz/reviews/home-t...peakers-review
 
 
Comparison Reviews (so far):
 
A Min 20 review comparing the Min 10 (Dutch review translated in English): http://www.google.com/translate?lan...-audio.nl/2011/03/cambridge-audio-minx-min20/
 

A nice article asking to "Respect The Minx" with specs and info:

http://www.avguide.com/article/cambr...spect-the-minx


Chris Marten's Blog regarding BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) drivers:

http://www.avguide.com/blog/radical-...fferent-better

The Perfect Vision Editor's Choice "Greatest Value" Category: http://www.avguide.com/review/the-pe...ems-under-2500




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#102 ·
I decided to take some photos now so you would have to wait.



I noticed my left channel driver has started to distort again while running some test signals along with MCACC room correction. I snapped a photo of the back & front of the replacement driver. Once I go to replace it, I will take some more photos of the inside of the Min 10.

 
#106 ·

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Originally Posted by markiedee /forum/post/20964106


So perpendicular do you suggest i ingnore the settings on the back of the sub indicating where to set the frequency of the speakers? and just wack it straight to 200hz... i have to admit that it sounds good where it's set on the sub at the moment but opinions are helpful.

Yes, most definitely.

You should notice a big difference after the change.

Be sure to re-run Audyssey.
 
#109 ·

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular /forum/post/20964120


There's about 3 inches on one side and 4 on the other which should give them plenty of room. The dog's toys will be moved shortly. Though, he's a Pit Bull and may not like it.

I guess if you upset him too much we'll have to start calling you Horizontal instead!
 
#110 ·
Last night, I was listening to my system and a vision appeared to me. I could see a Min 20 each on the left & right channel, a Min 10 & 20 for the center, Min 10's for side surrounds, Min 10's for height channels, four Mirage MM-8 Subs and My Sunfire True Subwoofer.
 
#113 ·
Well after trying want perpendicular said with the crossovers and re-running audyssey i have to say that the results are amazing, the speakers and sub just sound sublime they mesh very well.


Bass is nice and deep and the speakers are just so clear... i have owned many different speaker brands over the years from bose, kef, mordaunt-short and monitor audio but these for the size just leave me gobsmacked at the clarity.


I'm over the moon with my purchase and don't regret going back to the x300. i think it's better suited for my room. it still hits hard and sounds so rich without that bloated effect that some subs can suffer from and this is still in the early stages i can only imagine what there gonna sound like when they are fully run in.


heres a few more pics of the x300 although it looks dinky don't let the size fool you it may be small but it's a mini bass monster.


 
#114 ·

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular /forum/post/20954488


I feel it is. What are your options? Are you using the crossover on the Sub or AVR? The markings on your Sub should show 130 hz but when using your AVR, it can vary.

Is that better to let the AVR handle the crossover thing?


If so, Sub's crossover need to turn to max. before AVR calibration?


Also what setting of the phase? Is that set to 0 is OK?


Sorry for too many newbie questions... and THANKS again for Perpendicular and others who make this post wonderful!!!!


P.S. I have bought Minx S325 last Sunday and busy setting the speakers last night. First impression is the sound is much open than my old B&W Bookshelf spearker but the sound is quite "HARD"... I think they need time to "run in".

Also my AVR is Yamaha V2500 (Don't have DTS-HD MA/Dolby TrueHD).
 
#116 ·

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Originally Posted by rayzine /forum/post/20972445


Is that better to let the AVR handle the crossover thing?


If so, Sub's crossover need to turn to max. before AVR calibration?


Also what setting of the phase? Is that set to 0 is OK?


Sorry for too many newbie questions... and THANKS again for Perpendicular and others who make this post wonderful!!!!


P.S. I have bought Minx S325 last Sunday and busy setting the speakers last night. First impression is the sound is much open than my old B&W Bookshelf spearker but the sound is quite "HARD"... I think they need time to "run in".

Also my AVR is Yamaha V2500 (Don't have DTS-HD MA/Dolby TrueHD).

Yes, the Subs crossover should be set to maximum and the phase to "0".


You are right, they will sound better after 20, then 30, and so on, hours of play time. The Subs will take more than 50 with their metal drivers.

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Originally Posted by rayzine /forum/post/20972791


Hi Perpendicular,


Are you using Pioneer AMP? Is that good match with Minx Speakers?


THANKS!

Yes, I'm using a SC-07 ICEamp model.

Heck, it sounds good with just about anything.
 
#119 ·

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Originally Posted by markiedee /forum/post/20974510


I set the subs crossover frequency at 200hz, phase to "0" before running audyssey. After audyssey did it's thing the speakers crossover was set at 200hz.

That's good to know. To me, it seems like the little Min 10's that I have can breathe better, play louder and have a bit more separation. I'm sure it's because the small 2 1/4" driver is being alleviated by five more octaves. My concern with the X300 would be how well it covers the range from around 120-200 hz. In the Home Theater review, the X200's upper -3 db point is at 116 hz. Though, this can vary from room to room. I bet that the X300 is not too far from those specs but would love to see some real world measurements. One of the reasons why I opted for another brand of Subwoofer (besides being able to get two for the price of one X300), is that I was concerned that those measurements on the X200 would equate to all Minx Subs (within reason), and would leave a bit of a hole between 150-200 hz but if it sounds good to you, maybe it's fine. For me, having two subs and placing them directly below each L&R speaker helps make them seem like full rangers instead of the system sounding like a Sub/Sat Combo.


Quote:
Originally Posted by rayzine /forum/post/20972791


Hi Perpendicular,


Are you using Pioneer AMP? Is that good match with Minx Speakers?


THANKS!

Are you thinking about a new AVR?


What are your satellites crossed over at?
 
#124 ·

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Originally Posted by markiedee /forum/post/20976072


I think one sub will be enough in my house and the main thing is i'm happy... Thanks again for your input and suggestions perpendicular.

Ah, you think! You won't realize how important two Subwoofers are, over having just one, until you try it out. Overall, it makes that much of a difference.


What I really like about the new Subs is that they are totally silent when turning on/stanby, versus my Sunfire, that has a large thump when turning on, and a light click, when going into standby.
 
#125 ·

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular /forum/post/20976309


Ah, you think! You won't realize how important two Subwoofers are, over having just one, until you try it out. Overall, it makes that much of a difference.


What I really like about the new Subs is that they are totally silent when turning on/stanby, versus my Sunfire, that has a large thump when turning on, and a light click, when going into standby.

No i think you have me mistaken perpendicular i know the importance of having more than one sub, if i had more mains sockets i would definately have more subs in my house, but it is pretty small so i can only work with one.


What i mean't about the output of the mirage sub you have was the bass output ratings... is it 100watts, 200watts, 300 maybe?


I also love the fact that my sub is totally slient to the ones iv'e had over the years always made that thump noise when switched on, i even had one that hummed... the cambridge audio x300 is completely silent and on the back of the sub is a neon blue led light that comes on when you switch the sub on.
 
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