The MTG Designs VBS-6.2 DIY ranks #134 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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#134 MTG Designs VBS-6.2 DIY: $200 per pair approximate parts cost eBay
Pros: The smaller sibling of the VBS-10.2: a free DIY two-way design from MTG Designs with a 6.5” woofer and a compression driver on a constant directivity horn, built for high output at low cost. Measurements show an even listening window (0.33 deviation), for a preference score that reaches 7.27 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 119.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass rolls off early, 119.9Hz (-3dB) and about 75Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer. The on-axis response is uneven (1.30 average deviation), for a standalone preference score of 3.86. It is a design to build yourself, and the measurements are from the designer and low quality.
How it compares: Just above it: SVS Prime Bookshelf - $499 more. Just below it: DIYSG HT-12 - $130 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 75.2Hz (measured, designer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 119.9Hz (measured, designer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer, compression driver on constant directivity horn |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.86 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.27 |
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