In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 888 and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from MoFi and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 888 and KLH Concord first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint 888 | KLH Concord |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" wide roll soft dome | 1" |
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| Midrange | 8" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" Paper-pulp | 2 x 6.5" Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 32-30k Hz | 28-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | Up to 200 watts | up to 225 watts |
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| Weight | 43.00kg / 94.6lbs | 20.45kg / 45lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 42.1" x 12.6" x 16.1"
1070 x 320 x 410mm | 40-3/8" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SourcePoint 888 is a 3-way design whereas the Concord is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
MoFi SourcePoint 888KLH Concord
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
KLH Concord |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 8-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
SourcePoint 888 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter, a 8" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 130Hz and 1.6kHz . On the other hand, the Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint 888 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Concord can go slightly deeper then the SourcePoint 888's min frequency of 32Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SourcePoint 888 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Concord which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SourcePoint 888 sensitivity is rated at 87dB and the Concord's is rated at 94 dB. This 7 dB difference makes the KLH Concord a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint 888, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Concord can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint 888 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 25 watts less than the Concord.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
SourcePoint 888 features 5-Way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Concord has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Concord's 5-Way post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare MoFi SourcePoint 888's and KLH Concord's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 888 has external dimensions of 1070 x 320 x 410mm (42.1 x 12.6 x 16.1 inch) whereas KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
MoFi SourcePoint 888 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 108mm wider, 44mm taller and 30mm deeper than KLH Concord.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the MoFi SourcePoint 888 is approximately 1312.0cm2 / 203.4inch2 and base area of the KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The SourcePoint 888 requires 63% more surface area than the Concord which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The MoFi SourcePoint 888 weighs 43.00kg / 94.6lbs and the KLH Concord weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs. This makes the SourcePoint 888 110% heavier than the Concord.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint 888 and Concord's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of KLH Concord?
Here are the items that come with the Concord:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet (w/ locking nut attached)
- 4 Protective discs
- 4 Rubber feet
- Port plug
- Manual
- ATTENTION! note
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Max Input Power |
225 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1026mm
vs
1070mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
805cm2
vs
1312cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1000USD
vs
4999USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
KLH Concord |
| Brand |
MoFi |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
Up to 200 watts |
up to 225 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
4.5 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
32-30k Hz |
28-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper-pulp |
Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
wide roll soft dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
8" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
130Hz and 1.6kHz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1070.0mm (42.1") |
1026.0mm (40.4") |
| Width |
320.0mm (12.6") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
410.0mm (16.1") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
43.00kg (94.6lbs) |
20.45kg (45lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
real wood veneer |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black, Walnut, Satin White |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
10 Years |
These sit in different price classes - MoFi SourcePoint 888 costs roughly 5x what KLH Concord does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | KLH Concord digs deeper - 28Hz against 32Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | KLH Concord is more sensitive (94dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | KLH Concord is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (200W vs 225W). |
| Size | depends | KLH Concord is easier to place; MoFi SourcePoint 888 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | MoFi SourcePoint 888: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | KLH Concord is cheaper - $1,000 against $4,999, about 80% less; arguably a different class. |
A MoFi SourcePoint 888 B KLH Concord
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
KLH Concord is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take MoFi SourcePoint 888 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. In a large or open-plan room, MoFi SourcePoint 888 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, KLH Concord is the easier speaker to get right. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, KLH Concord is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.