The Carmody S2000 ranks #11 out of 39 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#11 Carmody S2000: $250
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows good response between 100Hz and 3kHz with low room dependency thanks to smooth early-window reflections, plus reasonably wide horizontal beamwidth and directivity. A DIY kit built around a small woofer and tweeter with a 3kHz crossover, priced around $250 per pair before assembly labor.
Cons: Energy falls off above 3kHz with a resonance around 11kHz, and directivity errors show up around the 4-5kHz crossover region. Low 84dB efficiency and an impedance that dips below 4 ohms both call for a capable amplifier. Vertical listening angle is sensitive - move off axis and you fall into a response “ditch” that loses energy.
How it compares: Just above it: Wharfedale Super Denton - $1249 more, 2.6Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 - $349 more.
| Dimensions | not published (DIY kit) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | small woofer + tweeter, 3kHz crossover (DIY kit) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (+/-5.9dB); 80Hz - 20kHz (+/-4.1dB) (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | below 4 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Weight | not published (DIY kit) |
| Woofer Cabinet | Baltic Birch plywood |
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