Short answer: the RSL CG3M, though neither ranks well in its class. Both are rated 2.4/5 for sound quality (#141 and #140 of 168 bookshelf speakers), and the RSL CG3M costs $210 against $258 for the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 168 bookshelf speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the Neumi BS5 instead, ranked #38 at $139.99.
What the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22 does well: A taller Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 with a second BMR driver for more output, still small enough for a shelf or wall bracket at 1.7 lbs (0.75 kg). Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the RSL CG3M: The current version of the RSL CG3, a compact monitor with a 4” mineral-filled aramid woofer and a 1” silk dome tweeter in RSL’s Compression Guide cabinet, with a keyhole for wall mounting. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Buy the RSL CG3M. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $48 less than the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22 2.0 to 2.8; RSL CG3M 2.0 to 2.8). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22 | RSL CG3M | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $258 per pair | $210 per pair |
| Ranked | #140 of 168 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #141 of 168 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 2x Balanced Mode Radiator drivers | 1x 4” mineral-filled woven aramid fiber woofer, 1x 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) | 86.5dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Frequency Response | 120Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) | 90Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 6.1”H x 3.1”W x 3.3”D (154 x 78 x 85 mm) | 9.5”H x 5.2”W x 6.5”D (241 x 132 x 164 mm) |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (0.75 kg) each | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Enclosure | High-gloss ABS | Compression Guide |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 90Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 2,800Hz |
| Recommended Power | - | 25W - 125W |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22: $258 per pair Estimated Cambridge Audio eBay
Same family: the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 2.3/5).
Pros: A taller Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 with a second BMR driver for more output, still small enough for a shelf or wall bracket at 0.75 kg.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Rated only from 120Hz, so it needs a subwoofer to sound full.
Full Cambridge Audio Minx Min 22 review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.1”H x 3.1”W x 3.3”D (154 x 78 x 85 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x Balanced Mode Radiator drivers |
| Enclosure | High-gloss ABS |
| Frequency Response | 120Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (0.75 kg) each |
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RSL CG3M: $210 per pair Estimated RSL eBay
Older model: the RSL CG3 (ranked lower, estimated 2.2/5). See every RSL CG generation.
Same family: the RSL CG23M (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 2.6/5).
Pros: The current version of the RSL CG3, a compact monitor with a 4” mineral-filled aramid woofer and a 1” silk dome tweeter in RSL’s Compression Guide cabinet, with a keyhole for wall mounting. It is the smaller partner of the RSL CG23M.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Rated only from 90Hz at 86.5dB, so it needs a subwoofer and a little more amplifier power than its size suggests.
Full RSL CG3M review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2,800Hz |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.2”W x 6.5”D (241 x 132 x 164 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4” mineral-filled woven aramid fiber woofer, 1x 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Enclosure | Compression Guide |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | 25W - 125W |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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