The CSS Criton 1TD-X DIY ranks #114 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: CSS
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#114 CSS Criton 1TD-X DIY: €1,269.95 per pair SoundImports eBay
Pros: A DIY two-way kit from Creative Sound Solutions with a 7” LDW7 woofer and an LD25X tweeter, crossing over at 1.6kHz. Sensitivity is 87dB. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 5.26 that reaches 6.92 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.40 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 46.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is less even (0.84 average deviation). It is a kit to build yourself. Bass reaches 46.9Hz (-3dB) and about 34Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Pioneer S-DF3-K - 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: JBL Synthesis SK2-3300 - 6Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 33.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Drivers | CSS LDW7 7” woofer, CSS LD25X 1” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.26 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.92 |
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