MoFi SourcePoint 888 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker designed by Andrew Jones for MoFi. It was released in April 2024. It features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter, 1 x 8" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 87dB. MoFi SourcePoint 888 has an MSRP of 4999$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the MoFi SourcePoint 888 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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.)
MoFi's SourcePoint Series of Loudspeakers
SourcePoint 888 is a member of MoFi's SourcePoint series of Passive speakers. SourcePoint is MoFi Electronics' loudspeaker range, designed by Andrew Jones around a concentric driver. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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MoFi SourcePoint Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the MoFi SourcePoint 888 Speaker
MoFi SourcePoint 888 has a Frequency response range of 32-30k Hz and Power Range of Up to 200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 32 Hz, SourcePoint 888 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how SourcePoint 888's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the MoFi SourcePoint 888?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the MoFi SourcePoint 888's 32Hz:
Crossover frequency of the MoFi SourcePoint 888?
SourcePoint 888 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 130 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 1600 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
MoFi SourcePoint 888's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the MoFi SourcePoint 888 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, MoFi SourcePoint 888 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 MoFi SourcePoint 888 plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the MoFi SourcePoint 888
Even though the nominal impedance of the SourcePoint 888 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to MoFi is 4.5 ohms MoFi SourcePoint 888 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the MoFi SourcePoint 888 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–200 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
SourcePoint 888 has 5-Way post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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MoFi SourcePoint 888 External Dimensions and Weight
MoFi SourcePoint 888 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 42.1 x 12.6 x 16.1 inch (1070 x 320 x 410mm ).
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 MoFi SourcePoint 888 is approximately 1312.0cm2 / 203.4inch2.
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WeightThe MoFi SourcePoint 888 weighs 43.00kg / 94.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint 888's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
MoFi SourcePoint 888 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a real wood veneer finish. 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
MoFi SourcePoint 888 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.
Available colors
MoFi SourcePoint 888 is available in Black, Walnut and Satin White.
Does the MoFi SourcePoint 888 come with a Grille?
SourcePoint 888 comes with magnetic grilles in Black, White color choices. 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. Since the included grille of the SourcePoint 888 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the MoFi SourcePoint 888.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the MoFi SourcePoint 888, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for MoFi SourcePoint 888
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the MoFi SourcePoint 888 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for MoFi SourcePoint 888