The Dayton Audio MK602X is rated 2.4/5 for sound quality, #211 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Dayton Audio
#211 Dayton Audio MK602X: $149 per pair Discontinued eBay
Same family: the Dayton Audio MK402X (smaller bookshelf, rated 3.4/5). See every Dayton Audio MK generation.
Pros: An inexpensive compact Dayton bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch woofer, decent bass for its size and a tidy cabinet. Inexpensive, compact two-way with a 6.5-inch glass-fiber woofer and 1-inch silk dome. Erin measured respectable small-box extension (72Hz F3 and 43Hz F10) and roughly 85dB sensitivity. The cabinet and removable grille are tidy for the price, and the response can be made less bright with broad treble EQ when listening close to the reference axis. Measured bass extension of 72Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 85dB.
Cons: The top end sits roughly 5dB above the midband, producing brightness that can masquerade as detail. More seriously, the low-order woofer filter creates a 4-5dB directivity discontinuity around 2kHz; because the reflected sound differs from the direct sound, equalization cannot fully fix it. Erin also found multiple resonances around 900Hz and rising distortion/compression from the woofer at higher levels. Its 4-ohm nominal load and modest 85dB measured sensitivity demand more amplifier current than the price suggests, while the 72Hz F3 makes a subwoofer advisable despite the relatively low F10. Discontinued.
| Released | Nov 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 72Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.1”H x 8.6”W x 11.8”D |
| Drivers | 1” silk-dome tweeter; 6.5” glass-fiber midwoofer |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified; Erin’s impedance measurement confirms a low-impedance load) |
| Sensitivity | Approximately 85dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.39 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.91 |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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