Rank #4 in Best Bookshelf Speakers 2026: 10 Ranked, From £94.99
Cambridge Audio SX60 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Matt Black)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Cambridge Audio SX60 is a passive pair of bookshelf speakers priced at £249.00 and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 149 Amazon ratings. It takes fourth place in this guide. Cambridge Audio lists a 165mm (6.5in) doped paper cone woofer and a 25mm silk dome tweeter in a front-ported 2-way bass reflex cabinet, with 89dB sensitivity, 8 Ohm impedance and a recommended amplifier power of 20-100W. Each speaker is listed at 20 x 27.2 x 34 cm and 5 kg.
The numbers worth stopping on here are the ones that do not fit the product they describe. The bullets call the SX60 passive speakers, which need an amplifier to make any sound at all, yet the same listing puts Amplifier and Tweeters under Product Features and Corded Electric under Power Source. Its water answer is given twice, and differently both times: Is Waterproof is listed as False, while Water Resistance Level is listed as Waterproof. Every figure on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as published, not from testing by us.
How those 149 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £249.00 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings |
| Design | Passive 2-way bass reflex, front-ported |
| Drivers | 165mm (6.5in) doped paper woofer, 25mm silk dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity, impedance, recommended amplifier power | 89dB, 8 Ohm, 20-100W |
| Dimensions and weight | 20 x 27.2 x 34 cm (D x W x H), 5 kg |
| Product Features and Power Source (as listed) | Amplifier, Tweeters; Corded Electric |
| Water resistance (as listed) | Is Waterproof: False; Water Resistance Level: Waterproof |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought for my mother as Christmas gift. When set up with Technics receiver I was blown away by the quality of sound. Bass and treble are very distinct with vocals crystal clear. Other more expensive speakers may provide better quality but for £250 you cannot go far wrong with these Cambridge Audio. I have a Technics receiver myself and have a pair of QAcoustics playing through but I am seriously considering purchasing these Cambridge Audio as replacements.”
Verified purchase“Absolutely brilliant pair of Cambridge audio sx60 bookshelf speakers. Beautiful range of bass and tweeters. I've balanced the range to suit my 140 watts amp and it's one powerful sound with all my excellent taste in music. I've heard that Cambridge don't make this model of speakers any more ? So if you are in need of a brilliant pair of new bookshelf speakers at a resonal price grab these you won't be disappointed.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Bookshelf Speakers 2026: 10 Ranked, From £94.99.
Rank #1
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Walnut)
£129.00
Rank #2
Edifier R1280DB Active Bookshelf Speakers, Bluetooth 5.1
£113.05
Rank #3
Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers, 42W RMS (Oak)
£94.99
Rank #5
Cambridge Audio SX-50 Compact Passive Bookshelf Speakers, Matte Black
£149.00
Questions people ask
Do the Cambridge Audio SX60 speakers need an amplifier?
Yes. Cambridge Audio describes them as passive speakers and recommends amplifier power of 20-100W. The same listing also lists Amplifier and Tweeters under Product Features.
What drivers do the Cambridge Audio SX60 use?
A 165mm (6.5in) doped paper cone woofer and a 25mm silk dome tweeter, in a 2-way bass reflex cabinet with front porting.
Where can I place the Cambridge Audio SX60?
Cambridge Audio lists them for tabletop mounting and says the front port makes positioning on stands, bookshelves, media units and cabinets easier. Specific uses are given as home theatre and music listening in medium to large rooms.
What amplifier figures should I match to the Cambridge Audio SX60?
89dB sensitivity, 8 Ohm impedance and a recommended amplifier power of 20-100W. Each speaker is listed at 20 x 27.2 x 34 cm and 5 kg.
Are the Cambridge Audio SX60 waterproof?
The listing does not give one answer. Is Waterproof is listed as False, while Water Resistance Level is listed as Waterproof, in the same spec table.
How much do the Cambridge Audio SX60 cost, and how are they rated?
The pair is listed at £249.00 and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 149 Amazon ratings.
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