Potato score: 88.45

88%

M&K Sound LCR950 Speaker #1
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M&K Sound LCR950 Speaker

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LCR950 Speaker

The LCR950 THX Select2 Series takes full advantages of M&K’s legacy and are designed featuring exact same driver and x-over components as used in the active professional studio monitors and in the S150 Series.


The dual bass-midrange drivers specially designed for extended dynamic range and low compression at moderate to high listening level and combined with our 1” waveguide tweeter the LCR950 deliver the superior performance known from any M&K speaker and provides perfect imaging in both “on” and “off axis” listening positions.


High Performance Meets High Style

No one – absolutely no one – has credentials and experience in the design and construction of loudspeakers for the professional and enthusiast that even come close to matching M&K Sound’s nearly 40 years at the forefront of loudspeaker development. The M&K Sound 950 THX Select2 loudspeaker range takes full advantage of this unique legacy.


The floorstanding 950F, compact LCR950 front and SUR95T Tripole surround speaker all share the innovative high frequency driver developed for the latest versions of our legendary professional studio monitors. Expressly built for high power handling with minimal dynamic compression, the 950 tweeter delivers full dynamic range at high output levels with an openness and airiness far beyond loudspeakers of comparable size and cost.


All M&K Sound 950 loudspeakers are designed from the ground up as an integral system for extreme realism and three-dimensional holographic imaging in collaboration with any M&K Sound subwoofer. To achieve these objectives, all models employ exclusive, identical 5.25” polypropylene woofers, integrated with the groundbreaking M&K Sound Pro tweeter via the exclusive M&K Sound Phase Focused crossover.


With deceptively modest dimensions, an M&K Sound 950 stereo or surround system offers superb sound quality with a minimal footprint in any living space.


The heavy, curved metal grilles are acoustically inert and are held in place with magnets concealed in the front baffle.This design eliminates the annoying buzz or rattle that typically occurs when other brands dress up their products with cheap, lightweight plug-in metal or plastic fronts. The M&K Sound 950 offers contemporary visual appeal at no sacrifce in audio performance.


Critical home entertainment enthusiasts and serious audio professionals fnd rare common ground in acknowledging M&K Sound as the pinnacle of loudspeaker performance for music mixing, mastering, broadcast and flm sound production or simply for kicking back and relaxing at home with your favorite music and movies.


M&K Sound 950 loudspeakers are designed for use with a high performance subwoofer. For guidance in subwoofer selection, contact your local authorized M&K Sound dealer. The 950 system proudly lives up to the M&K Sound tradition as The Choice of Professionals and Perfectionists.


The original THX program was created to ensure that movie theaters meet strict quality standards. The THX logo immediately became recognized as a seal of approval for quality-conscious cinema-goers around the world.For the home theater enthusiast, the independent THX Select2 quality standard ensures high performance in listening environments up to 2,000 cubic feet.


The 950 THX Select2 Series meets and exceeds THX Select2 specifcations for flat on-axis frequency response, wide and even horizontal dispersion and coverage of a large listening area with consistent tonal character.


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With rock-solid phantom-center imaging and an unexpectedly wide soundstage, the LCR950 delivers studio-grade midrange clarity and razor-sharp treble detail with fast transients that reveal subtle music and film cues. Ross Jones highlights its precise imaging, tight bass (best paired with a sub) and professional build, making the compact LCR950 a compelling timbre-matched front-channel option.

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"I didn’t want to say goodbye to the MK 950 series speakers."

Pros

  • Exceptional imaging and wide, immersive soundstage for its size.
  • Studio-grade midrange, natural vocal and dialogue reproduction.
  • Detailed, fast treble and transient response that uncovers micro-detail.

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Cons

  • Limited low-frequency extension (rated to ~80 Hz); benefits from a subwoofer for full-range bass.
  • Nominal 4-ohm rating means these need an amplifier that handles low-impedance loads—careful amp pairing recommended.
  • Recessed binding-post layout makes banana-plug use awkward; spades or bare wire are preferable.

Sound Quality

90/100

Bass

85/100

Two 5.25" woofer layout (small class) yields tight, controlled low end but not deep extension. Review pairs the 950s with an MX250 sub for robust low bass, and the speaker's spec lists a -3dB low of ~80Hz, so performance is very good for its driver size but benefits from a sub for full-range impact.

Mid

91/100

Multiple comments praise natural, studio-grade midrange and excellent dialogue/reproduction of vocals (e.g., Don Henley). Reviewers highlight accurate timbre and detail retrieval when properly amplified, supporting a high score for midrange clarity and presence.

Treble

90/100

Described as 'laser-like accurate' with cymbals that can be 'almost too much of a good thing' but not brittle or harsh. High-frequency detail and refinement are emphasized, with low distortion at the low end supporting overall high treble performance.

Soundstage Imaging

93/100

Reviewers report rock-solid phantom-center imaging and a much bigger-than-expected soundstage, with good front-to-back depth and imaging precision. These consistent comments justify an excellent score for imaging and soundstage for the form factor.

Dynamics

90/100

Fast transient response and accurate snap on percussion are repeatedly noted (kick drum and beater detail). Mates well with a capable amp to reveal transient detail, indicating strong micro/macro dynamics for a compact monitor.

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Build Quality

89/100

Solid-feeling, studio-oriented design implied by low distortion figures and professional use case; weight and finish indicate robust construction. While explicit crossover/component descriptions are limited in the review, MK's studio-monitor pedigree and measured performance support a high build-quality score.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied. Nominal 4-ohm rating requires an amplifier that can drive 4 ohm loads; no bi-wire/advanced connectivity mentioned.

Value for Money

78/100

At the listed price (~$1,080) the speakers deliver high-end imaging and studio-grade mid/treble, but the need for a sub for full bass and lack of reviewer language calling this a 'best-in-class' or 'no-brainer' keeps the value score conservative versus peers in the same price band.

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