Sony SS X2A
A compact 2-way bookshelf speaker system originally used with Sony Profeel monitors
Overview
The Sony SS X2A is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker system made by Sony. It was originally equipped with the Sony Profeel monitor, and has since been used in professional audio research setups as surround speakers. It has a frequency response of 75 Hz to 20,000 Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB/W/m. Known for its pleasant midrange and high-frequency performance, one user noted improved sound with Gaby's modul cable, while another compared it favorably to the JBL Control 1.
Specifications
| Playback frequency band | 75 Hz ~ 20000 Hz |
| Output sound pressure level | 88dB/W/m |
| Weight | 2.3kg |
| Unit | For low band : 10 cm cone type; For high-pass : 5 cm cone type |
Design
The SS X2A uses a 10 cm cone-type woofer designed for low distortion with a high linearity damper, and a 5 cm cone-type tweeter for high-frequency reproduction.
Context
The SS X2A was used as surround speakers in an academic audio research setup, placed 2 meters behind the listening position at a height of 1.5 meters. It is also commonly mentioned in user groups in relation to mounting on Sony PVM CRT monitors.
Market
The SS X2A appears on online marketplaces, with pairs listed between $59.99 and $75. Maintenance is suggested to include checking and cleaning, as shown in user-uploaded video content.
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