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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.
