Fluance SXBP2 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by Fluance. It was released in 2014. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" Polymer treated Woofer.
A bipolar surround: two 4 inch woofers and two 1 inch domes firing from angled faces, sealed, so the sound arrives diffuse rather than pointed at one seat. 130 Hz on the bottom - strictly a surround channel, not a main.
The speaker has a frequency range of 130-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Fluance SXBP2 has an MSRP of 150$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fluance SXBP2 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
SXBP2 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
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Frequency Response of the Fluance SXBP2 Speaker
Fluance SXBP2 has a Frequency response range of 130-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 130 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from SXBP2 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how SXBP2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Fluance SXBP2?
The Crossover frequency of the SXBP2 is set to 4000Hz. 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 SXBP2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fluance SXBP2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Fluance SXBP2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Fluance SXBP2 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fluance SXBP2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
SXBP2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Fluance SXBP2 External Dimensions and Weight
Fluance SXBP2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10-3/8 x 11-7/16 x 6inch (264.0 x 290.0 x 152.0mm ).
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 SXBP2 is approximately 440.8cm2 / 68.3inch2.
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WeightThe Fluance SXBP2 weighs 3.40kg / 7.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SXBP2'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 SXBP2 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Wall Mounting
SXBP2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fluance SXBP2 come with a Grille?
SXBP2 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 SXBP2.
- 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 SXBP2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fluance SXBP2
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.