The Parts Express C-Note ranks #17 out of 48 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#17 Parts Express C-Note: $100 Parts Express
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a reasonably flat response in the critical midrange with good directivity control near the crossover point, courtesy of a waveguide-integrated tweeter. High power handling let it play very loud in a large room with no sign of bottoming out - unusual for a $100 pair. The MDF cabinet felt stout in hand despite the unfinished, DIY flat-pack construction.
Cons: Reduced bass output and a resonance peak around 700Hz both show up clearly in the measurements; worst-case distortion above 1kHz sits about 40dB below listening level. Ships as unfinished MDF flat-pack cabinets, requiring assembly and finishing (gluing, painting or veneering) before use.
How it compares: Just above it: KEF Q150 - $250 more. Just below it: Neumi Silk 4 - $100 more, 2.4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Dimensions | 11H x 7.5W x 9.5D in (unfinished MDF flat-pack) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Dayton Audio DSA135-8 5" woofer, Dayton ND25FW-4 1" soft dome tweeter (waveguide-loaded) |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Power Handling | 60W RMS / 120W max |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (1W/1m) |
| Weight | not published (DIY kit) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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