About the Cambridge Audio S20
Great sound and simple good looks for any room
Great sound and simple good looks for any room
Cambridge Audio's compact S20 bookshelf speakers are no strangers to sonic agility and power. Delivering a deliciously crisp treble and surprisingly deep bass, these monitors are ideal as part of a home theater setup, as a stereo music system, or as hi-fi desktop computer speakers in smaller rooms. With their good looks and versatility, the S20 speakers make a great budget speaker pair. Want even more bass? Just add a powered subwoofer and listen to these babies really come to life!
Designed and engineered with passion
All of Cambridge Audio's S-series speakers are carefully designed and tested at their London facility by a team of engineers fueled by a passion for incredible sound. Each S20 speaker uses a 1" soft dome tweeter for silky smooth highs. It features a state-of-the-art motor system with a neodymium magnet and critically selected voice coil assembly. The 4" woven composite woofer delivers accurate midrange and powerful, yet controlled bass with minimal distortion.
A rigid phase plug at the center of the woofer cone improves the S20's off-axis response, so you can enjoy seamless audio even if you're not sitting directly in front of your TV or sound system. And the custom-designed first order crossover sends the right frequencies to the right drivers to keep your music and movie soundtracks sounding faithful to the studio original.
The solidly braced MDF cabinets help prevent unwanted resonance from coloring the sound. Plus, the pair is video shielded for safe placement next to older tube TVs or computer monitors.
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Product highlights:
- frequency response 80-20,000 Hz
- handles 15-80 watts
- sensitivity 85 dB
- 8-ohm impedance
- 1" soft dome tweeter
- state-of-the-art motor system with neodymium magnet
- 4" woven polyfibre woofer
- rigid phase plug for improved off-axis response
- magnetically shielded for safe placement next to tube TVs
- rigid MDF cabinet with internal cross-bracing
- binding post speaker connectors
- 5-1/8"W x 7-7/8"H x 7-1/8"D
- weight: 4.6 lbs. each
- warranty: 5 years
- MFR # CAMBS20-DO
What's in the box:
Cambridge Audio S20 owner's manual
- 2 Dark-oak bookshelf speakers
- 2 Black cloth grilles (attached)
- 8 Self-adhesive foam pads
- Installation Guide
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Features & specs
Enclosure | Acoustic Suspension | |
Finish | Wood veneer | |
Color | Dark Oak | |
Tweeter Type | Dome | |
Tweeter Size (inches) | 1 | |
Midrange Size (inches) | N/A | |
Woofer Size (inches) | 4 | |
Woofer Composition | Woven polyfibre | |
Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
Power Range | 15-80 | |
Sensitivity | 85 dB | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | |
Frequency Response | 80-20k Hz | |
Connector Type | Post | |
Bi-amp Inputs | No | |
Height (inches) | 7-7/8 | |
Width (inches) | 5-1/8 | |
Depth (inches) | 7-1/8 | |
Weight (pounds) | 4.6 | |
Wall-mountable | --- | |
Bracket Included | Keyhole | |
Recommended Stand Height (inches) | 24-28 | |
Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 5 Years |
Product Research
Overview: The Cambridge Audio S20 Bookshelf Loudspeakers feature a two-way design with a 1" soft-dome tweeter and 4" mid-bass woofer loaded in an acoustic suspension enclosure. The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers deliver crisp treble and deep bass. You can also add a Cambridge Audio S-series powered subwoofer (779S90B, sold separately). The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers are ideal for a stereo or home theater application. These speakers can be table-top or wall mounted.
Driver Technology
Enclosure Design
Connections
Mounting Options
Driver Technology
Two-Way Drivers: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers employ a two-way speaker design.
- 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers feature a 1" soft-dome tweeter for smooth, accurate highs. The tweeters use high flux density, self shielding neodymium magnet assemblies for improved sensitivity and better dynamics.
- 4" Mid-Bass Woofer: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers utilize a 4" woven polyfiber cone mid-bass woofer for dynamic mid & bass response. Each mid-bass woofer uses a rigid phase plug for improved off-axis integration. The 4" mid-bass woofers also feature a high-quality rubber surround edge for reliable cone termination. In addition, an optimized magnet motor-assembly is used for extended lower frequencies.
Two-Way Crossover: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers utilize a 1st order, 2-way crossover to deliver high-frequencies to the tweeters and mid-/low-frequencies to the mid-bass drivers. High-quality laminate core inductors give cleaner bass with improved dynamics, while polypropylene film capacitors in critical path areas give a high-resolution high frequency response.
Frequency Response: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers have a frequency response rating of 80 to 20,000 Hz.
Power Handling: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers can handle between 15 to 80 watts (RMS).
Enclosure Design
Acoustic Suspension: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers employ an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure for deeper, accurate bass.
MDF Cabinet: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers feature a rigid MDF cabinet with internal cross-bracing to prevent any unwanted distortion caused by vibration and resonance.
Wood Veneer Finish: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers are available in a black or dark oak wood veneer finish.
Removable Grille: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers include removable black cloth grilles.
Magnetically Shielded: The enclosures have been magnetically shielded, so you can safely place the speakers next to your television or computer monitor.
Connections
Binding Posts: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers are equipped with a set of binding post terminals. The binding post terminals will accept bare-wire, pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and banana-plugs (single only).
Color Coded: The terminals are color-coded (black/red) to distinguish between positive and negative.
Mounting Options
Applications: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers are ideal for stereo and home theater applications. You can even add a Cambridge Audio S-series powered subwoofer (779S90B, sold separately).
Placement: Ideally, the bookshelf speakers and listening position should be positioned equal distances apart.
Table-Top Mounting: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers include 8 self-adhesive foam-feet (4 each) to simply place the speakers securely on a desk, table, shelf, or speaker stand securely and safely.
Wall Mounting: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers can be wall-mounted using the rear-mounted keyhole slot or dual threaded inserts (with optional bracket).
- Keyhole Slot: The Cambridge Audio S20 bookshelf loudspeakers feature a rear-mounted keyhole slot for mounting the speakers to your walls (screws not included).
- Dual Threaded Inserts: The S20 bookshelf loudspeakers feature dual rear-mounted M6 threaded inserts that will accommodate an optional articulating wall-mount bracket (sold separately). Two M6 machine screws have to be removed to access the threaded inserts on each speaker.
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Small speakers, very well constructed, great for small room. The finish is very good, I really like the name on the speaker cover is darkened adds a nice touch. Bass is weak, maybe if the speaker was ported, it would be better. Overall very balanced and smooth for the price.
MH from Cincinnati OH