The Jeff Bagby Mandolin DIY ranks #126 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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#126 Jeff Bagby Mandolin DIY: $300 per pair kit Discontinued eBay
Pros: A DIY two-way kit by the late Jeff Bagby with an SB Acoustics SB17 6.5” woofer and an SB29 ring radiator tweeter, with a crossover at 1.8kHz. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 5.1 that reaches 7.18 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.34 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 55.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is uneven (1.35 average deviation). It is a kit to build yourself, and the original version has been replaced by the Mandolin 2. Bass reaches 55.7Hz (-3dB) and about 38Hz (-10dB). Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Parts Express Samba MT - $135 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Natural Sound NS17 - $2000 more, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 38.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Drivers | SB Acoustics SB17NRX 6.5” woofer, SB29RDC ring radiator tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (designer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.1 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.18 |
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