The Dayton Audio B452-AIR ranks #102 out of 144 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Dayton Audio
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#102 Dayton Audio B452-AIR: $55 per pair Discontinued Estimated eBay
Matching center: the Dayton Audio C452-AIR (estimated 3/5).
Pros: A budget sealed bookshelf speaker with a 4.5” polypropylene woofer and a 1” AMT tweeter.
Cons: Audioholics’ measurements stop at 200Hz, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that data and Dayton’s measured budget speakers. Sensitivity is low at 84dB, and Dayton rates the bass only to 85Hz. Dayton replaced its AIR line with the Classic series. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Dynaudio Emit M10 - $745 more, 0.5Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Argon Audio 6340 - $39 more.
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.5”W x 5.7”D (241 x 140 x 145 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5” polypropylene cone woofer, 1” AMT tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 85Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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