The Palmer Orbit 11 ranks #36 out of 68 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Palmer
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#36 Palmer Orbit 11: $1,532 per pair Thomann eBay
Pros: A 27.8Hz measured -3dB point provides genuinely deep standalone bass. The 1.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz supports even mids, and the coaxial arrangement offers a compact acoustic source for nearfield listening. A cardioid front baffle reduces rear and side room reflections. Measured bass extension of 27.8Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Its 7.10 ideal-subwoofer score is more modest than the narrow midrange span alone suggests; response outside that band and off-axis behavior also matter. Deep-bass extension does not prove high-level headroom. Studio-oriented connections and setup are less convenient than an all-in-one consumer pair. It has XLR analog and AES3 digital connections only, with no RCA or TRS.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor - $14234 more. Just below it: Focal Trio6 ST6 - $2733 more, 750W less output power.
| AES Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1000W peak / 400W RMS total; Tri-amped Class D |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 21.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 27.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.5” x 11.5” x 11.5” (217 x 293 x 292 mm) each |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter + 6.5” midrange (coaxial), 2x 8” woofers |
| Frequency Response | 28Hz - 28kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced analog), AES3 (digital, via XLR) |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB peak at 1m |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.20 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.10 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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