In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint V10 and Kendall, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from MoFi and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and KLH Kendall first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint V10 | KLH Kendall |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" Soft-Dome | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 10" Paper Pulp | 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 27-30k Hz | 25-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | up to 250 watts |
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| Weight | 72.73kg / 160lbs | 22.14kg / 48.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 48-13/16" x 15-9/16" x 19-15/16"
1240.0 x 396.0 x 507.0mm | 40-3/16" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1021.0 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 V10 is a 2-way design whereas the Kendall is a 3-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 V10KLH Kendall
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 V10 |
KLH Kendall |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 10-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
SourcePoint V10 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Paper Pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint V10 has a frequency range of 27-30k Hz whereas Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go slightly deeper then the SourcePoint V10's min frequency of 27Hz.
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 V10 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Kendall which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SourcePoint V10 sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Kendall's is rated at 96 dB. This 5 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint V10, 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.
Kendall can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint V10 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Kendall.
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 V10 and Kendall features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
KLH Kendall's Binding post terminals allows 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 V10's and KLH Kendall's external dimensions. 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) whereas KLH Kendall has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
MoFi SourcePoint V10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 184mm wider, 219mm taller and 127mm deeper than KLH Kendall.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and KLH Kendall in scale.
Comparison image of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and KLH Kendall Size and External Dimensions
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 V10 is approximately 2007.7cm2 / 311.2inch2 and base area of the KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The SourcePoint V10 requires 149% more surface area than the Kendall 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 V10 weighs 72.73kg / 160lbs and the KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs. This makes the SourcePoint V10 229% heavier than the Kendall.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint V10 and Kendall'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 are included inside the box of SourcePoint V10:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Isolation feet
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Threaded-rods
- 4 Locking-rings
- 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- User Manual
What's in the Box of KLH Kendall?
Here are the items that come with the Kendall:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spike feet (with nuts)
- 4 Protective discs
- Manual
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
27 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1021mm
vs
1240mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
805cm2
vs
2007cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
7994USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint V10 |
KLH Kendall |
| Brand |
MoFi |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 200 watts |
up to 250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
27-30k Hz |
25-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper Pulp |
Woven Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
10" |
5.25" |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1240.0mm (48.8") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
396.0mm (15.6") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
507.0mm (20") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
72.73kg (160lbs) |
22.14kg (48.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/wood-veneer |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
These sit in different price classes - MoFi SourcePoint V10 costs roughly 5.3x what KLH Kendall 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 | evenly matched | Much the same reach (27Hz vs 25Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | B | KLH Kendall is more sensitive (96dB vs 91dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | B | KLH Kendall is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | B | KLH Kendall takes more power (250W vs 200W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | KLH Kendall is easier to place; MoFi SourcePoint V10 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Cabinet | depends | Passive Radiator vs Ported. |
| Expandability | depends | MoFi SourcePoint V10: bi-amping; KLH Kendall: bi-amping. MoFi SourcePoint V10 sits in a wider range (4 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | KLH Kendall is cheaper - $1,500 against $7,994, about 81% less; arguably a different class. |
A MoFi SourcePoint V10 B KLH Kendall
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 Kendall is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take MoFi SourcePoint V10 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. 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, KLH Kendall is the easier speaker to get right. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, KLH Kendall 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.