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Lyngdorf Audio CS-1
The Lyngdorf CS-1 is a compact full range loudspeaker specifically designed for discreet placement inside cabinets such as lowboards, sideboards and TV furniture.
For this purpose, the CS-1 is constructed as a horizontal rather than vertical loudspeaker design, the bass reflex is front-ported, while the tweeter is mounted both elevated and angled. This special tweeter placement reduces sound diffractions from furniture edges inside a cabinet and also improves sound radiation toward the listening area.
Best sound performance
For best sound performance the Lyngdorf CS-1 is based on the same midrange/bass driver and tweeter as the success- ful FR-1 two-way loudspeaker, while the overall construction and sound tuning have been specifically designed for in-cabinet placement.
Constructed for in-cabinet placement
Designed for placement inside cabinets and furniture, the CS-1 is a solid MDF construction with a durable and easy to clean matte-black lacquer. Self-adhesive rubber pads are supplied with the speaker to prevent any scratches on the furniture surface and to absorb resonance between furniture and speaker.
The CS-1 comes without any front grille to allow for the clearest sound performance for example behind the fabric cloth doors of TV furniture.
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- 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
- Acoustic Technologies — online and in-store — Montréal, Québec, Canada (website)
- Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
- Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
- Anquan — online and in-store — Glika Nera, Greece (website)
- Area Hifi — online and in-store — L'Eixample, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
- Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
- Audio Design & Automation — in-store — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (website)
- Audio Elation — in-store — Lolo, Montana, United States (website)
- AUDIO EXCLUSIVE — in-store — Wels, Oberösterreich, Austria (website)
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The CS-1 delivers a surprisingly strong, controlled low end for its size, pairing a 6.5" woofer and front-ported 15L cabinet with an angled tweeter for precise imaging and refined treble. Robust MDF construction and versatile in-cabinet or horizontal placement add durability and flexibility, making it a compact, high-value performer noted by Jay Garrett.
Pros
- Deep, controlled bass for a compact 15 L front-ported cabinet (measured -3 dB to 42 Hz) gives surprisingly full low-frequency performance.
- Clear, well-defined midrange from the 6.5" aluminium cone and a 2.2 kHz crossover offers strong vocal presence and accurate timbre.
- Angled tweeter plus flexible in-cabinet or horizontal placement supports precise imaging and adaptable installation in furniture or tight spaces.
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Cons
- Moderate sensitivity (88 dB) means headroom depends on pairing with a capable amplifier for louder listening.
- Passive-only connectivity (single binding posts) and no onboard DSP or streaming features limit modern convenience.
Sound Quality
89/100
Bass
91/100
6.5" woofer in a front-ported 15 L cabinet with specified -3 dB point at 42 Hz gives deep, controlled low end for its size. Ported design and the measured low-frequency extension justify a score in the 'excellent for size' band.
Mid
90/100
Aluminum 6.5" cone and a 2.2 kHz crossover imply clear, well-defined midrange with good body and vocal presence. Design and driver construction point to accurate timbre and strong mid clarity.
Treble
88/100
1" textile soft-dome tweeter and angled mounting suggest refined, well-integrated high frequencies with low risk of harshness; top-end extension to 22 kHz is adequate for detail and air.
Soundstage Imaging
89/100
Angled tweeter and placement flexibility (horizontal, in-cabinet) support stable imaging and good perceived width/depth for a compact speaker. Design choices favor precise imaging in typical listening setups.
Dynamics
86/100
100 W power handling and 88 dB sensitivity indicate solid macro- and micro-dynamic capability when paired with a competent amplifier, though sensitivity is modest so ultimate headroom depends on amplification.
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Build Quality
90/100
Full MDF cabinet, die-cast basket, vented magnet and quality driver materials point to robust construction and good resonance control. Fit-and-finish (matte black) and substantial weight (7.9 kg) support a premium build impression.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive single-post binding posts — passive baseline applied. No DSP/app/streaming features expected for a passive bookshelf; baseline limits score to the 80-85 range.
Value for Money
88/100
At the listed price (~899), the measured low-frequency extension, solid build, and placement flexibility make the CS-1 a strong value relative to typical peers in this price band, though no third-party review quotes were available to corroborate market-beating claims.
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