The Verdant Audio Bambusa AL-1 ranks #106 out of 122 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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#106 Verdant Audio Bambusa AL-1: $7,000 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: Distortion above 100Hz stays close to the noise floor at 96dB SPL/1m, quite low for a compact two-way. Measured bass extension of 70.3Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.1dB.
Cons: CEA2034 spinorama and predicted in-room response both show too little bass output for its small 3” woofer, a real limitation for a $7000/pair speaker. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall, including room modes) shows a number of resonances lingering through the bass and lower midrange. Overpriced for the performance and not recommended. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Q Acoustics 5020 - $5801 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: JBL Stage A130 - $6601 cheaper, 0.9Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70.3Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.5”H x 9”W x 11.5”D (394 x 229 x 292 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter + 3” woofer |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 6.3 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 86.1dB (2.83V/1m, measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.05 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.12 |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) |
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