The Technics SB-F1 ranks #119 out of 158 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Technics
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#119 Technics SB-F1: $230 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A tiny 1970s two-way in a die-cast aluminium cabinet. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 2.18 that reaches 6.09 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.53 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 159.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is very limited and the on-axis response is uneven (1.25 average deviation). Technics made it in the 1970s. Bass reaches 159.7Hz (-3dB) and about 91Hz (-10dB). Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Focal Dome Flax - $285 more. Just below it: System One S-15B - $15 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 91.3Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 159.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | small woofer, tweeter |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.18 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.09 |
| Woofer Cabinet | aluminium cabinet |
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