In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by MoFi. MoFi SourcePoint V10 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the SourcePoint 8 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint V10 | MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" Soft-Dome | 1.25" wide roll soft dome |
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| Woofer | 2 x 10" Paper Pulp | 8" Paper-pulp |
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| Frequency response | 27-30k Hz | 47-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 87dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 200 watts | 30-150 watts |
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| Weight | 72.73kg / 160lbs | 12.70kg / 27.9lbs |
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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 | 18" x 11.4" x 12.6"
456 x 290 x 320mm |
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SourcePoint V10 and SourcePoint 8 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
Both SourcePoint V10 and SourcePoint 8 are 2-way speakers.
MoFi SourcePoint V10MoFi SourcePoint 8
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 |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1.25-inch
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1.25-inch
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Midrange
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- |
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Woofer
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2 x 10-inch
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1 x 8-inch
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SourcePoint V10 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Paper Pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the SourcePoint 8 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint V10 has a frequency range of 27-30k Hz whereas SourcePoint 8 has a frequency range of 47-30k 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 8's min frequency of 47Hz.
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 SourcePoint 8 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 SourcePoint 8's is rated at 87dB. This 4 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint V10 a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint 8, 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.
SourcePoint V10 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint 8 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the SourcePoint V10.
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 V10 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SourcePoint 8 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MoFi SourcePoint 8'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 V10's and MoFi SourcePoint 8'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 MoFi SourcePoint 8 has external dimensions of 456 x 290 x 320mm (18 x 11.4 x 12.6 inch).
MoFi SourcePoint V10 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 106mm wider, 784mm taller and 187mm deeper than MoFi SourcePoint 8.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 in scale.
Comparison image of MoFi SourcePoint V10 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 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 MoFi SourcePoint 8 is approximately 928.0cm2 / 143.8inch2. The SourcePoint V10 requires 116% more surface area than the SourcePoint 8 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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