The Danley SH50 is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #54 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Danley
#54 Danley SH50: $8,000 per pair Danley Dealer Contact eBay
Same family: the Danley SH60 (smaller model, rated 2.8/5) and the Danley SH96HO (larger model, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: A massive pro grade point source speaker with a single horn, extraordinary output, and tightly controlled sound for large rooms and venues. A true point-source-style professional loudspeaker: two 12-inch woofers, four 5-inch midranges and a compression driver share one Synergy horn, preserving approximately 50° x 50° constant directivity through most of the passband. Erin measured roughly 97dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity, an F3 near 60Hz and extraordinary output. Distortion stayed below 1% above about 60Hz at 86dB, and compression remained negligible above roughly 70Hz even at 102dB. Broad response trends can be corrected with DSP without destroying the controlled radiation pattern. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 97dB.
Cons: This 133-pound, roughly 28-inch cube is engineered for venues and large rooms, not conventional domestic nearfield listening. Its narrow 50° coverage demands precise aiming and provides a small sweet area close up. Erin measured impedance just below 4 ohms near 100Hz and 1kHz; the high sensitivity eases voltage demand, but professional use still warrants a robust dedicated amplifier and DSP. A resonance/second-harmonic distortion feature around 900Hz and smaller nonminimum-phase response features cannot be fully equalized. Subwoofers remain appropriate below the approximately 60Hz measured F3.
Is the Danley SH50 right for you?
Buy it if
- you have a modest amplifier (97 dB sensitivity is easy to drive).
Skip it if
- you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 1.9 even with a subwoofer.
- you need to move it often (60 kg each).
- you want the best value: the higher-rated GR-Research NX-Studio costs about $4,370 less.
| Released | Nov 2005 (21 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43.4Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Approximately 60Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Coverage | 50° horizontal x 50° vertical |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 28”H x 28”W x 25.5”D |
| Drivers | Two 12” woofers; four 5” midranges; 1” compression driver in Synergy horn |
| Impedance | Just under 4 ohms near 100Hz and 1kHz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB continuous, 133dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 97dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -0.29 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 1.93 (spinorama.org) |
| Weight | 132.9 lbs (60.3 kg) each |
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