Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 is a 1-way Passive Bookshelf speaker by Cambridge Audio. It was released in 2013. It features a Tweeter, x 2.25" Midrange and 1 x " Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 150-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB.
Frequency Response of the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 Speaker
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 has a Frequency response range of 150-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 150 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Minx Min 12 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how Minx Min 12's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Minx Min 12 features Binding post type connectors.
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Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 External Dimensions and Weight
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (79.4 x 79.4 x 93.7mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 is approximately 74.4cm2 / 11.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 weighs 0.43kg / 0.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Minx Min 12's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12
Available colors
Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 is available in Black.
Wall Mounting
Minx Min 12 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.