The NHT SB2 ranks #123 out of 158 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: NHT
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#123 NHT SB2: $400 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A compact sealed two-way from NHT’s SuperBook line. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 3.16 that reaches 5.58 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.56 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 60.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The on-axis response is uneven (1.01 average deviation). NHT discontinued it. Bass reaches 60.1Hz (-3dB) and about 42Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Cambridge Audio Minx XL - $100 cheaper. Just below it: Polk Audio RT15i - $280 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 41.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | woofer, dome tweeter |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.16 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.58 |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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