In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint V10, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by MoFi.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 888 and MoFi SourcePoint V10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint 888 | MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" wide roll soft dome | 1.25" Soft-Dome |
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| Midrange | 8" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" Paper-pulp | 2 x 10" Paper Pulp |
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| Frequency response | 32-30k Hz | 27-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | Up to 200 watts | up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 43.00kg / 94.6lbs | 72.73kg / 160lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 42.1" x 12.6" x 16.1"
1070 x 320 x 410mm | 48-13/16" x 15-9/16" x 19-15/16"
1240.0 x 396.0 x 507.0mm |
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SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint V10 are members of MoFi's SourcePoint series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
MoFi SourcePoint Series
History
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 SourcePoint V10 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 888MoFi SourcePoint V10
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 |
MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 8-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
2 x 10-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 SourcePoint V10 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Paper Pulp Woofer.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint 888 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz whereas SourcePoint V10 has a frequency range of 27-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the SourcePoint V10 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to 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 and SourcePoint V10 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. SourcePoint 888 sensitivity is rated at 87dB and the SourcePoint V10's is at 91 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint V10 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.
Both handle the same maximum of 200 watts RMS, though SourcePoint 888 is rated Up to 200 watts and SourcePoint V10 up to 200 watts.
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
Both SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint V10 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
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 MoFi SourcePoint V10'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 MoFi SourcePoint V10 has external dimensions of 1240.0 x 396.0 x 507.0mm (48-13/16inch x 15-9/16inch x 19-15/16inch).
MoFi SourcePoint V10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 76mm wider, 170mm taller and 97mm deeper than MoFi SourcePoint 888.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
MoFi SourcePoint V10 needs about 53% more floor or shelf area. MoFi SourcePoint V10 is 97mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. MoFi SourcePoint V10 is 170mm taller.
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 MoFi SourcePoint V10 is approximately 2007.7cm2 / 311.2inch2. The SourcePoint 888 requires 35% less surface area than the SourcePoint V10 which gives it a small advantage 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 MoFi SourcePoint V10 weighs 72.73kg / 160lbs. This makes the SourcePoint V10 69% heavier than the SourcePoint 888.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint V10'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 MoFi SourcePoint V10?
Here are the items that come with the SourcePoint V10:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Isolation feet
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Threaded-rods
- 4 Locking-rings
- 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- User Manual
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Height |
1070mm
vs
1240mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1312cm2
vs
2007cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
4999USD
vs
7994USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
| Brand |
MoFi |
MoFi |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
Up to 200 watts |
up to 200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Impedance |
4.5 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
32-30k Hz |
27-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper-pulp |
Paper Pulp |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
1.25" |
| Tweeter Type |
wide roll soft dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
8" |
10" |
| Crossover Frequency |
130Hz and 1.6kHz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1070.0mm (42.1") |
1240.0mm (48.8") |
| Width |
320.0mm (12.6") |
396.0mm (15.6") |
| Depth |
410.0mm (16.1") |
507.0mm (20") |
| Weight |
43.00kg (94.6lbs) |
72.73kg (160lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
|
| Finish |
real wood veneer |
MDF/wood-veneer |
| Available Colors |
Black, Walnut, Satin White |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
Siblings in MoFi's SourcePoint series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | MoFi SourcePoint V10 digs deeper - 27Hz against 32Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | MoFi SourcePoint V10 is more sensitive (91dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (200W vs 200W). |
| Size | depends | MoFi SourcePoint 888 is easier to place; MoFi SourcePoint V10 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Cabinet | depends | Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Expandability | depends | MoFi SourcePoint 888: bi-amping; MoFi SourcePoint V10: bi-amping. |
| Price | A | MoFi SourcePoint 888 is cheaper - $4,999 against $7,994, about 37% less. |
A MoFi SourcePoint 888 B MoFi SourcePoint V10
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?
The usual trade-off: MoFi SourcePoint V10 measures better, MoFi SourcePoint 888 costs about about 60% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 32Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper MoFi SourcePoint 888 much easier to justify. In a large or open-plan room, MoFi SourcePoint V10 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, MoFi SourcePoint 888 is the easier speaker to get right.
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.