The Pioneer SP-BS22-LR ranks #65 out of 144 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Pioneer
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#65 Pioneer SP-BS22-LR: $160 per pair Discontinued eBay
Matching center: the Pioneer SP-C22 (rated 4.1/5).
Pros: Andrew Jones’s budget two-way with a 4” woofer and a 1” soft dome tweeter in a curved cabinet. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 4.76 that reaches 7.37 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.41 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 64.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Sensitivity is low at 85dB. Pioneer no longer sells it. Bass reaches 64.5Hz (-3dB) and about 55Hz (-10dB). Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 - $840 more, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Aperion Audio Novus N5B - $289 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 55.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64.5Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 4” structured surface woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.37 |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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