Lyngdorf Audio CS-1
The CS-1 brings deep, controlled bass and articulate midrange to installations where conventional speakers struggle. Its angled soft-dome tweeter supports focused imaging, while the front-ported MDF cabinet is engineered to perform neatly inside furniture. With 42 Hz extension, robust driver hardware and discreet horizontal placement, this is a compelling compact solution for refined, room-friendly sound.
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Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
88/100
Pros
Purpose-designed for in-cabinet installation, with horizontal placement and a front-ported enclosure.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 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.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
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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Specifications
- Description
- 2-way speaker with angled tweeter and front-ported bass reflex
- Power handling
- 100 W
- Tweeter
- Size 1″, textile soft dome, PTC protection
- Midrange/bass driver
- Size 6.5″, 35 mm voice coil, cone material: aluminum, die cast basket, vented magnet
- Enclosure
- Bass reflex, front ported, full MDF construction, volume: 15 litres
- Frequency response
- 42 to 22.000 Hz (-3dB)
- Nominal impedance
- 4 Ohm
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB (2.83V/1m)
- Crossover point
- 2.2 kHz
- Connections
- Binding posts
- Placement options
- Horizontal, inside furniture and cabinets
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 42.0 x 20.0 x 29.5 cm / 16.5 x 7.9 x 11.6 inches
- Weight
- 7.9 kg / 17.4 lb
- Finish
- Matte black
Manufacturer's Description — Lyngdorf Audio
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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