Fluance SX6 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Fluance. It was released in 2014. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Polymer treated Woofer.
The long-running Elite bookshelf and the cheapest passive pair Fluance sell: 5 inch polymer-treated cone, 1 inch soft dome, rear port, braced MDF.
The speaker has a frequency range of 60-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Fluance SX6 has an MSRP of 150$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fluance SX6 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Fluance's Elite Series of Loudspeakers
SX6 is a member of Fluance's Elite series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Fluance Elite Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Fluance SX6 Speaker
Fluance SX6 has a Frequency response range of 60-20k Hz and Power Range of 30-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, SX6 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how SX6's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Fluance SX6?
Crossover frequency of the Fluance SX6?
The crossover frequency of the SX6 is set to 3500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Fluance SX6's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fluance SX6 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Fluance SX6 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Fluance SX6 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fluance SX6 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
SX6 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Fluance SX6 External Dimensions and Weight
Fluance SX6 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-11/16 x 8-3/8 x 9-3/4inch (322.0 x 213.0 x 248.0mm ).
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 Fluance SX6 is approximately 528.2cm2 / 81.9inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the Fluance SX6 drawn to scale next to the Klipsch RP-500M, the speaker our readers compare it with most often.
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.
Fluance SX6 needs about 27% more floor or shelf area. Klipsch RP-500M is 21mm taller.
Full comparison: Fluance SX6 vs Klipsch RP-500M ›
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WeightThe Fluance SX6 weighs 5.10kg / 11.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SX6's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Fluance SX6 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Fluance SX6 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Wall Mounting
SX6 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fluance SX6 come with a Grille?
SX6 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fluance SX6.
- 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fluance SX6 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fluance SX6
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.