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- Frequency range: 25 Hz to 20 kHz
- Crossover: LR2 at 60 Hz
- Configuration: 3-way loudspeaker
- Amplification required: 6 power amplifiers (50W to 200W range)
The LXmini+2 is a 3-way loudspeaker, which can be built DIY from a Kit for around $1800, including a miniDSP 4x10HD equalizer/crossover. Additionally, 6 power amplifiers in the 50 W to 200 W range are needed. The speaker's frequency range extends from 25 Hz to 20 kHz.
The horizontal and vertical off-axis frequency response, which is heard via the room, is spectrally neutral. Thus, listening off-axis merely changes the viewing angle to the phantom acoustic scene rendered by the seemingly absent loudspeakers.
With an LR2 crossover at a low 60 Hz the two subwoofers can be placed next to or against the side walls of a room. Path length differences to the listener can be compensated for in the DSP unit. Dipole woofers can also be angled to reduce room mode excitation and thus preserve articulation in bass sounds.
The LXmini+2 performs sonically like the LX521.4 and comes close to the full-range dipole's ultimate refinement of sound presentation, though at 10 dB reduced volume levels in the bass. (An upgrade from LXmini to LXmini+2 requires addition of two LXsub2 subwoofers, a stereo power am...
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
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LXmini
- Positioning: The entry-level model in the Linkwitz lineup.
- Description: Offers a compact design with a 2-way loudspeaker system, providing clear and neutral sound with a 3D-like imaging experience. It requires fewer components compared to the LXmini+2 and LXstudio. The frequency range is from 45 Hz to 20 kHz, and it can be upgraded to the LXmini+2 for enhanced bass performance. It is ideal for small rooms or those with budget constraints.
LXmini+2
- Positioning: A mid-tier option that builds upon the LXmini by adding subwoofers for extended bass.
- Description: Enhances the LXmini's capabilities by incorporating additional subwoofers, extending the frequency range down to 25 Hz. It offers a similar sonic performance to the LX521.4 but at a lower cost and reduced volume levels compared to the LXstudio.
LXstudio
- Positioning: The high-end model designed for professional studio use.
- Description: Combines the LXmini with two LXsub4 dipole subwoofers, providing a 10 dB higher output capability than the LXmini+2. This model offers a frequency range from 25 Hz to 20 kHz and is designed to minimize room mode excitation.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
LINKWITZ speakers take the room out of the equation. No room treatment necessary, no DSP "room correction" necessary (as demoed on AXPONA2025). This is possible because these are full range dipoles (not only open baffle speakers , which end being dipoles at around 1-2kHz) . This benign radiation pattern allows a wide "sweet area" to enjoy a believable soundstage, that can actually achieve a depth of 20ft and more. The LINKWITZ dipole bass regularly provokes jaw drops. You can feel the drum stroke in your chest. Dry, powerful and un-boomy due to its unique radiation pattern. Physics at play! This kind of top performance can only be achieved as an active setup. We optimized our fully analog signal processor to the latest phase coherent, cascaded architecture.
What's your approach to customer support?
Fortunately, since more than 12 yrs in business, we see very few issues, as everything is thoroughly tested before shipping. If any issues arise our customers email us for further procedure. Our service for turnkey systems includes set-up assistance for optimal positioning / toe in (video call)
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
Two aspects:
Demo, how authentic a spatial setting of musicians & their music can be experienced at home. This can be judged best, when you know, the situation at the recording venue:
- Come On In My Kitchen by Carmen Gomez Inc, (Label SoundLiaison)
- Equinox by Markus Schwartz & Lakou Brooklyn (Label Soundkeeper Recordings)
- The reference recording in DSD256, done in minimal mic technique from this event is a milestone in authenticity, believability and naturalness. See this free download link.
Demo of dynamic and chest-hammering bass drums with dipole subs:
- Liberian Girl (Michael Jackson)
- Bass and drum Intro (Nils Lofgren)
- Game of Love (Daft Punk)
What other products pair best with yours?
We appreciate every source , that provides a good analog signal to feed our PowerBoxes. This can be reel-to-reel tape machines, vinyl or very good DACs. We prefer, if the signal is kept with least interference/filtering/altering.
Of course, everything starts with the proper recording technique and equipment. We appreciate the outstanding work of labels like e.g. SoundLiaision, Soundkeeper Recordings, Outermarker records, Cohearent records, selected ones from EVO sound, and some older OnePoint recordings from DENON.
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