Cambridge Audio Pack MSX10 5.1 black

Five cubes measuring less than 80 mm per side and a compact subwoofer: this 5.1 pack reprises the Minx formula that Cambridge Audio has been producing since 2011, renamed MSX and redesigned for 2026. The MSX10 satellites and the MSX Sub 200 subwoofer, all in a matte finish, make up a complete home theater system where traditional speakers would take up too much space, with a clear acoustic promise: sound that comes out of a small format.

BMR, the MSX10’s technical choice

Each MSX10 is built around a single 57 mm full-range BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) driver, developed by Tectonic Audio Labs. The principle combines the pistonic operation of a conventional driver with bending waves, allowing a single transducer to cover the entire frequency range (150 Hz – 20 kHz) with dispersion up to 180°. In practice, there is no narrow listening zone: performance remains stable as you move around the room. Cambridge Audio announces a fourth generation of this driver, revised for better efficiency and more generous treble extension. Announced sensitivity: 86 dB at 2.83 Vrms at 1 m; impedance: 8 ohms.

Five cubes to place or mount on the wall

The satellites measure 79 x 79 x 97 mm and weigh 430 grams each. The cabinet is reinforced with die-cast aluminum parts to limit unwanted vibrations. The matte finish aims for discreet integration in light interiors, and it is identical across all five satellites and the subwoofer, avoiding visual differences between front, center, and surround channels. Each MSX10 comes with a wall mount and a set of rubber feet: shelf, TV stand, mounting above the sofa or behind the screen, there is no shortage of placement options. The terminals accept bare wire or 4 mm banana plugs, with no proprietary cabling.

The fact that all five speakers are strictly identical has an acoustic consequence: the sound signature remains the same across all channels, avoiding timbral breaks when an effect moves from one channel to another.

The Sub 200 for bass and impact

With a crossover at 150 Hz, the MSX10 leaves all the bass to the active subwoofer MSX Sub 200. It features a 16.5 cm active driver and two passive radiators of the same diameter, powered by an internal 200 W amplifier. The response extends down to 36 Hz (-6 dB), which is enough to give impact to explosions, electronic bass, and double bass lines without seeking the infra-bass that a larger subwoofer would produce. The low-pass filter is variable from 50 to 200 Hz and phase is continuously adjustable from 0 to 180°, useful for dialing in the subwoofer according to its placement (against a wall, in a corner, off to the side). A DSP controls driver behavior at high volume to prevent signal crushing. Dimensions remain compact (210 x 220 x 232 mm for 5 kg), enough to slip it under a piece of furniture or into a corner without imposing a visual presence.

A modular foundation for upgrading

5.1 is not the only possible configuration based on these components. Two MSX10 units form a compact stereo pair for a conventional Hi-Fi amplifier. Adding the Sub 200 gives a discreet 2.1 setup for an office or a small living room. The complete MSX range allows configurations up to 7.1.2, mixing MSX10 and MSX20 according to needs; the MSX20 adds a dedicated woofer to the BMR driver, which can make sense for the front channels in a large room. The 5.1 pack therefore constitutes a coherent starting point, which can be kept as is or expanded later without buying a whole new system.

Technical specifications

Pack composition

• 5 MSX 10 speakers
• 1 MSX Sub 200 subwoofer

MSX 10 Speakers

Audio design

• Type: compact satellite speaker (passive)
• Driver: 1 x 57 mm BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) full-range
• Technology:
  • Wide dispersion via BMR technology (dispersion up to 180°)
  • Long-throw design for better low-frequency extension
• Frequency response: 150 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m)
• Impedance: 8 Ω

Amplification and compatibility

• Recommended amplifier power: 25 to 200 W
• Compatible with:
  • Stereo Hi-Fi amplifiers
  • Home theater amplifiers
• Ideal integration:
  • Compact stereo systems
  • Home theater configurations (surround channels)

Use and installation

• Installation type:
  • Ultra-compact bookshelf speaker
  • Wall mounting possible (bracket included)
  • Placement on furniture / shelf (feet supplied)
• Applications: discreet stereo system, surround speaker, compact multiroom installation
• Recommended pairing with a subwoofer for low-frequency extension (e.g.: MSX Sub 200 / 300)

Construction and design

• Format: ultra-compact
• Structure:
  • Rigid cabinet with die-cast aluminum reinforcements
  • Design limiting vibrations and distortion
• Finish: matte black, matte white
• Design:
  • Discreet cubic format
  • Easy integration into any type of interior

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 79 x 79 x 97 mm
• Weight: 0.43 kg

Included accessories

• 1 wall bracket
• 1 set of rubber feet
• Quick start guide
• Registration card

MSX Sub 200 Subwoofer

Design and amplification

• Type: active subwoofer
• Amplifier power: 200 W (integrated amplifier)
• Signal processing: DSP (digital signal processing) for precise bass control
• Automatic standby mode: yes

Drivers

• 1 active 16.5 cm driver
• 2 passive 16.5 cm radiators
• Configuration optimized for better bass extension without distortion

Audio performance

• Frequency response: 36 Hz (-6 dB) to 200 Hz
• Low-pass filter (crossover): variable from 50 to 200 Hz
• Phase control: adjustable from 0 to 180°
• Reproduction: deep, controlled, and dynamic bass

Connectivity

• Input: 1 stereo RCA (line level)
• Output: 1 RCA pass-through

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 220 x 232 mm
• Weight: 5 kg

Design and integration

• Compact format for easy integration into any type of space
• Finish: premium matte
• Designed to pair with speakers from the MSX range (MSX 10, MSX 20)

Included accessories

• 1 power cable
• Quick start guide
• Registration card
• Safety guide