The MTG Designs VBS-10.2 DIY ranks #84 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: MTG
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#84 MTG Designs VBS-10.2 DIY: $320 per pair approximate parts cost eBay
Pros: A free DIY high-output design from MTG Designs with a 10” woofer and a compression driver on a constant directivity horn, with parts costing about $160 per speaker. Measurements show a very flat on-axis response (0.13 average deviation), for a preference score of 4.95 that reaches 7.80 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 82.3Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass rolls off at 82.3Hz (-3dB), so it is meant to be used with subwoofers. It is a design to build yourself, and the measurements are from the designer and low quality.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL Performance PT800. Just below it: JBL Studio S26 - $145 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 50.9Hz (measured, designer data via spinorama.org) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.3Hz (measured, designer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Drivers | 10” woofer, compression driver on constant directivity horn |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.95 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.8 |
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