At a glance
Cambridge Audio Aero 2 in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 40 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.1/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
Overall, I found the Cambridge Audio Aero 2 bookshelf speakers to offer a clear and resonant sound, with considerable bass performance. They have their flaws, such as their unwieldy size and some build quality issues, but they provide a smooth listening experience like few other speakers in their price range. With a pleasant audio quality and high volumes with low distortion, the Aero 2 speakers are a solid option for anyone in search of new bookshelf speakers. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 2" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 40 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB
- Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 25 to 120 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 14.6 in 371 mm
- Width
- 12.2 in 310 mm
- Depth
- 8 in 203 mm
- Colors
- Black Walnut
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Cambridge Audio Aero 2 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Cambridge Audio SX-60.
Why this one: Same 6.5 inch bookshelf woofer size and close frequency response and sensitivity to the Aero 2
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