MoFi SourcePoint 10 Speaker Review. Do they live up to the HYPE?

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MoFi SourcePoint 10 Speaker Review. Do they live up to the HYPE?

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Today I review the MoFi SourcePoint 10 Speakers and while I almost returned them without a review, after some tweaking and changing of the amp they really impressed me. So much so, they are staying put for a while. These speakers are designed by Andrew Jones for MoFi and produce a sound that is alive, dynamic, detailed and with plenty of bass down below.
Are they comparable to my $20k Fleetwood Deville SQ? I talk about that in the review as well!
Enjoy!
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@HiFiHuff Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone! Thanks for the comments. My written review is almost done and in that I talk about using these with other amps that are much more affordable. I’ll have that up within a couple of days. I’ll also do a video follow up soon. Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

@kostasjezuz4846 Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same subwoofer, was blown away when I upgraded to it, it is so tight! You feel it more than hear it, not boomy at all, just seismic!

@mpp9964 Жыл бұрын

Never understood Phillips head screws used in high end speakers. There is much better hardware available. If you ever have to take a driver out the screw head paint gets chipped and the screw head often rounded due to the inferior design of a Phillips head.

@jedknutson8373 Жыл бұрын

cheapest pos fastener for the mfgs...why not right...maximize that profit...

@scottbennett3119 8 ай бұрын

I have been enjoying your reviews for over a year. I like your honesty. Thank you! In this MoFi review, you said, "when I first hooked them up." I am assuming there was no break-in prior to reviewing these. I was wondering how much play time it took for these to smooth out. Thanks again.

@Pete.across.the.street Жыл бұрын

The people who trash talk are usually the people that have had zero experience with the product.

@tarmac1601 Жыл бұрын

Mine are on the way! Thanks for sharing your opinion.

@jeffreythurston1822 Жыл бұрын

Have no doubt these sound great to you but I would imagine the Pass labs amp would make a doorstop sound great. Would be nice to know what the speakers sound like with more price appropriate amplification.

@user-rl1dm4wz1b Жыл бұрын

I just heard the mofi source point 10 and is an amazing speaker!

@MrRonnmaui Жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews I have heard for a pair of speakers! Thanks for sharing your sincere impression. Not ready for new speakers yet, but will put these on my short list.

@kentonwatts504 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this review as I am looking forward to purchasing a set. I did wonder how they might sound with the Willsenton R8 and I discovered my answer in your written review which I appreciate your taking the time to include. The Willsenton is my only tube amplification but I do own a varied amount of solid state amps so I am excited to see which amp they blend with to my ears. I always look forward to your reviews for not only do I discover great gear but beautiful music as well. Thanks!

@robertm8518 Жыл бұрын

Tubes have a midrange magic that a solid state amp cannot reproduce.

@liamporter1137 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Personally, prefer something smaller and hope Andrew will design a smaller one in the future.

@TonyBologna999 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Let's see 5.25" - 6.5" version, and pair that with a REL sub.

@marcg.7850 Жыл бұрын

There is a Sourcepoint 8 now...

@Jensenmannwurst Жыл бұрын

damn, can I travel to your place and listen to your stereo and speakers for a few days? your view looks so great and soothing, i think it sure has a positive effect on the sound

@bokolobs1264 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very sensible review!

@NateEll Жыл бұрын

Now you know why I think the X250.8 is just about the best amp I have ever heard. If there’s better, great, but the X250.8 is terrific enough to be a final purchase

@toneswinger Жыл бұрын

Funny you mentioned Dean Martin some of the capitol 50s albums are fantastic in terms of sound they sound so fresh today as when they were recorded if the mastering was done properly. I have the complete dean martin on the bear label

@salreda7470 Жыл бұрын

All analog recording, nothing digital in the path with those pre digital recordings

@richardbertin7302 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your unbiased review. Nice to see you using the Rel sub for better sub amplification when needed.

@willbrink Жыл бұрын

They sound like very gear dependent speakers. I'm terribly curious to hear the MoFi speaker and compare them to my ATC SCM 19v2's.

@foreverdead513 Жыл бұрын

I've heard these with a Rogue Sphinx amp and an inexpensive DAC and they were incredible. I see people saying "of course it sounds great with the Pass amp, it's $7000"; The Sphinx (stock) is $1700 I believe with the ability to roll tubes if you want. Also, you can put these on their sides rather than the traditional vertical setup. Give it a try, @SteveHuffHiFi.

@mtache12 Жыл бұрын

I heard these today at Florida audio expo. They sounded amazing. I want to buy them and replace my B&W 683 s2. Going to 2 way ok? Never though I’d consider this but the bass was deep. All being played off a $3k streamer / amp. Should I do it?

@robertm8518 Жыл бұрын

Great review In can’t wait to hear them!

@JingoLoBa57 Жыл бұрын

Santa is growing on you lol! Merry Christmas to you and your life partner! Wishing you all the best for 2023 🎉

@HiFiHuff Жыл бұрын

WRITTEN REVIEW IS UP: bit.ly/3hKJJRD

@Retro_Analog Жыл бұрын

I'd love to know how the Source Point 10s would sound driven by the Willsenton R8 🤔

@slimjim1104 Жыл бұрын

Funny how people are treating coaxial speakers like they are some kind of revolutionary thing.

@SmallRoomAudio Жыл бұрын

These puppies VS Tannoy Eatons (FIGHT!)

@lanemiddleton9 Ай бұрын

The Mofi Sourcepoint 888 has caught my eye and ear . . .

@ronbadley9179 Жыл бұрын

I also have the L595a integrated, and am curious your take on the ‘hardness’ you experienced using that amp. I have found it a sublime unit. Do you think the SP10 needed an amp with more power?

@rikardekvall3433 Жыл бұрын

Really great and informative review. Quite affordable speakers for its performance. All gives a high five for its sound quality. Some day, in Europe, we might get them to a fair price. I do believe some audiophiles will tweak them, after they have seen the yellow cheesy crossover. But, the manufacturer might have picked really, high end, quality parts but forgot to change the color that calls cheap quality. Or? Looking forward to 2023.

@warrenwillis6477 Жыл бұрын

When comparing this speaker to the Klipsch Forte/Cornwall’s style of speakers, which ones performed best at low volume levels (68 DB range). (Approx 270 sq ft room)

@danielknepper6884 Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling the Klipsch are going to be superior in every way.

@markswinford354 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts in comparing these MOFIs with the JBL L82 Classic? Which ones sound better overall? Which one has the better bass?

@vinylvagrants4829 15 күн бұрын

This is my question also!

@designobservatory Жыл бұрын

You should compare these to the Tannoy Revolution xt8f which also has a dual concentric driver. My favorit speakers and even below the price tag of the Sourcepoint10.

@DigitalPhilosophers Жыл бұрын

Super Amazing with a matching highest-end amp. I would have described the Elac Adante by Andrew Jones exactly the same way.

@sturdyvw Жыл бұрын

No bass on the Adante, that was a failed experiment.

@DigitalPhilosophers Жыл бұрын

@@sturdyvw No doubt the amp didn’t it justice

@ericperry72 Жыл бұрын

Since these are so efficient, I wonder how these would sound with my Sansui G-8000.

@markmallinson935 Жыл бұрын

So why purchase the SourcePoint 10, if you need such an expensive amplifier pairing, kind of a failure. I would guarantee you’d beat this combo with an integrated and floor standing speaker. Plus you might get something made in Europe instead of China.

@Shoebutie Жыл бұрын

Really fine review. Thanks

@topside3 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the x250.8 review and comparison!

@dtracy03ss Жыл бұрын

Compare with The JBL L100 and the KLH 5?

@craigosterberg5045 Жыл бұрын

Thanks , Merry Christmas

@lesarnolfinis6775 Жыл бұрын

All reviewers review the same dacs, the same amplifiers, the same speakers...

@jespermaintz8993 Жыл бұрын

I'm starting to notice that as well.

@robertherman1146 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn’t they?

@cremersalex Жыл бұрын

Many recordings don't like speakers with lots of detail and clarity. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a spike in the upper frequency response.

@deanwhiteley3065 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Exactly why a prefer a set up with detail present but leaning more towards a more natural/musical/ organic presentation. I’m exactly the same with headphones.

@bakulg1131 Жыл бұрын

So what? If enjoy that sound it doesn’t matter

@vinylrules4838 Жыл бұрын

Being a point source speaker, I wonder if these will find their way as a monitor in recording studios.

@Nick-dh4gm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Sourcesound speakers by MoFi. Your room space looks great and that would be ideal for disco😄 ( you may not see this posting, but here goes) The only thing I am concerned with is the change in sound you got with a change in amps- and achieving better sound with the higher watt PAS Lab amp. Also am wondering if the sub woofer is essential? I also like Dean Martin, etc. I use vintage Epi Tower 1000 speakers, 75” tall with 4-8” woofers in each. I need no sub at down to 20 Hz. I use a Mac 252 amp. Would I be risking much time & dollars to consider a swap out to the Sourcesound?

@dougmurray7684 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see in the intro that you store albums in old crates. The proper way to store old vinyl.

@mccarthyd6603 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@scootergants Жыл бұрын

Thank for the thoughtful review. Curious if you still own them?

@tonesbones502 Жыл бұрын

Very sensible view on China. Well said, the reputable companies getting their components assembled in China these days are not out to burn their name. They're out to make their products affordable for us.

@look8234 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, of course. Audio matching is very important!

@grooveag25 Жыл бұрын

I see many references here to pairing these speakers with Class D amplification. That said, I wonder how the Source Point 10 would sound with a Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 (Class D)?

@johnkipos1427 Жыл бұрын

System synergy The speakers & amp are one. They have too work together. Original if they sounded thin then impedance miss match. You don’t have too use an expensive amplifier as Long as it’s matched too the speaker. If you want that speaker too sound even better. Put a high pass filter on the 10” mid bass driver. If you relive the first octive. Then half the excursion moment of the drive is halfed. A lot less Doppler distortion Frequency inter modulation distortion Same as jitter intermodal distortion in DACs

@MrShaggy789 Жыл бұрын

Audio equipment is usually cheaper in America. These speakers are priced at £4500 with the UK distributor. That's $1700 more for the same speaker. Pass labs Int-25 costs £7195 in UK, another $1400 more than the U.S. pays. I know there is shipping costs, import taxes and dealer margins all priced in but the American market seems to benefit mostly in terms of pricing.

@wayneboyle Жыл бұрын

Even more expensive in Ireland

@jedknutson8373 Жыл бұрын

unless it's Focal and some others from European mfgs...Focal is insane MSRP of 948s.. 3300.00 each...insane..

@aceofspades6667 Жыл бұрын

Eu and uk tax like a mofo to fund their woke policies like greta environment initiatives

@johnshore3095 Жыл бұрын

10% import and 20% blame the UK government.

@johnpetrakis379 Жыл бұрын

Always liked REAL British better, ever since my first pair of 57"s in 1971, Rogers LS 35/A's 1975, etc., all not made in China

@dieselphiend Жыл бұрын

Great review! I don't think a more exciting speaker has come along in my lifetime.

@YouSoundButtHurt Жыл бұрын

The hype making it exciting for you?

@dieselphiend Жыл бұрын

@@YouSoundButtHurt It's the quality of the reviews, and "Andrew Jones". What other speaker do you know of that is similar? I don't know any. I've been looking for a large format coaxial bookshelf speaker, and this is just perfect.

@bubblehead5394 Жыл бұрын

Where you born a few months ago?

@YouSoundButtHurt Жыл бұрын

@@bubblehead5394 Where you born? Wut?

@dieselphiend Жыл бұрын

@@bubblehead5394 Oh look, an out of place artifact.

@dowster64 Жыл бұрын

Great review, very subjective, which ironically, if you like stats, is the perfect review for something that you listen to. If a system makes you want to dance, rhen that's a great system, regardless of price 😀

@gino3286 Жыл бұрын

so you test speakers with dance music? i am not joking seriously I think that dance music is the best way to test the famous PRAT for a speaker But no one use it because they are afraid not to be taken seriously

@revelry1969 Жыл бұрын

There were rubber pads in the boxes. I got mine about 2 weeks ago. These are amazing speakers.

@YouSoundButtHurt Жыл бұрын

Of course they're "amazing", you bought them.

@svalbard01 Жыл бұрын

@@YouSoundButtHurt Who hurt you? LOL.

@scottengh1175 Жыл бұрын

I like seeing your place. Sound must be fantastic.

@fletchermunson6225 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the Sourcepoint 8. more suited to my situation.

@Fluterra Жыл бұрын

If you’re going to talk about what you paid for speakers, why don’t you tell us what you paid for the Fleetwood Devilles? I know you didn’t pay anywhere near retail and Weiss gave you a very favourable price to post a positive review…

@Quietprofessional1 2 ай бұрын

The very fact that the woofer moves in and out will affect the tweeters response

@MrRourk Жыл бұрын

Need to compare against Argon1

@van94weightlossjourney Жыл бұрын

Noooo!!! I disagree that these would be $8K if made in the US.

@jaytejera1164 Жыл бұрын

Given appropriate amplification, what would an ideal room size be?

@josephfranceski1041 Жыл бұрын

Synergy is tough to achieve if you don't have a lot of time to analyze the connection; and there aren't a lot of dealers who will give you product to try at home. How can we really achieve synergy if we have "normal lives"?

@linkeddevices Жыл бұрын

They're trying to apply phi as KEF does to shrink the voigt pipe down to even the size of a cantaloupe that sound better than speakers 300x the price. Unfortunately the lower the price the more crippled the device is but that also includes lack of qc which can be done on your own. The KEF 3001SEs if you find them with their series on as close of sequence as possible (they inconify 2 entire generations of KEF tech, look up KEF uni Q museum) The source point here is designed to imitate the 3001SEs.

@CrispyOkra Жыл бұрын

Try turning them horizontally , some have said it sounds better.

@dougg1075 Жыл бұрын

The Klipsch Heresy’s have matched grain veneer. It’s pretty nice. Super soft though

@pnichols6500 Жыл бұрын

I think the Heresy's have a pretty nice cabinet.

@Expedition18 Жыл бұрын

Will the sound change after 100 breakin?

@DescartesRenegade Жыл бұрын

Active speakers with DSP needs to phase out passive audio like EVs are phasing out ICE.

@MrKrierry 10 ай бұрын

Will they pair nice with the Kinki EXM1+

@welshrarebit9238 Жыл бұрын

$5259 in Canada …we get ripped off on everything hifi 😮

@billybunter3753 Жыл бұрын

Us Australians get ripped off too. I can't find a price for the Mofis here yet but I know it's gonna hurt.

@Boban85 Жыл бұрын

@@billybunter3753 is that because of higher taxes, or just gready middlemen?

@billybunter3753 Жыл бұрын

@@Boban85 Both I would say, also our dollar compared to the U.S. dollar is weak.

@mpi5850 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what your point is, it’s because of the exchange rate which applies to all goods and has been around forever. They are also $5K Canadian, not $5259. Still a very reasonable price for what you’re getting here.

@carlosoliveira-rc2xt Жыл бұрын

No, we used to get the short end in the 80s where things cost double here even though the dollar was close. The Canadian price for these are essentially the dollar difference.

@yelnatsch517 Жыл бұрын

How do they compare to Genelec 8050B or KEF Reference 1?

@miquifaye Жыл бұрын

That Made in China comment was completely on point . 🙏🏽

@gbmwaz Жыл бұрын

Exactly - For the most part the 2 big audiophile print mags here just continue to ignore (except KR in stereophile) the MANY great value SMSL & Topping units because they are "chinese". I 've been buying them for 5 years (15-20 pieces) with less problems then multibuck US & European stuff. Then in stereophile you read several of the multi-thousand $$ pieces they just loved were actually made in china after all....but you had to dig for that part... - so thats OK I guess???? lol

@YouSoundButtHurt Жыл бұрын

Not really. There are plenty of options in HIFI to not support China. Look at Perlisten, they proudly make their stuff in China but you're still paying top dollar. Why? I'm not paying top dollar for China made products.

@rca6576 Жыл бұрын

These are over 5k in Canada. They seem intriguing but....

@jeromewhitmill733 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any slightly less expensive amplifier suggestions. Also I heard the stands are going to be $399.

@mpi5850 Жыл бұрын

These would sound great with PrimaLuna or Yamaha AS1200/2200.

@ewido2667 Жыл бұрын

Willsenton R800i or Line Magnetic LM88ia..

@ikymagoo Жыл бұрын

Would love to know what you listened to in that 5 hour session

@bubblehead5394 Жыл бұрын

I was Made in China. Bless the PRC 🇨🇳

@ryngrne Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the Wharfedale Linton stands would work with these?

@aceofspades6667 Жыл бұрын

I def think harbeth 30.2 used is the better way to go for the $. Target a decent used set for about 3750 usd

@twenty4seven368 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know.. I love the harbeth sound but i heard the source point 8 and 10 this weekend at Axpona and they were special. These were warm sounding, detailed and play with excitement.

@stephens2r338 Жыл бұрын

I see you tried them with super tweeters. Did you get the same improvement as adding the sub?

@angelozielinski Жыл бұрын

Great review, but I think you misunderstand the reasoning behind people's aversion about purchasing goods from China. It's a principled decision that you should look into.

@louishamilton9648 Жыл бұрын

Where can l audition these in NYC??

@maximo90019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!!!!

@gbmwaz Жыл бұрын

Notice you are using Red Dawns.....ever compare them to Valhalla's or above?? thx nice review

@cpg8000 Жыл бұрын

The pains one has to go through to match equipment these days is kind of ridiculous. I won’t go through the endless search. It’s obsessive.

@michaelj.4187 Жыл бұрын

sending love and peace to everyone...

@jedknutson8373 Жыл бұрын

yeah, i don't get the matching stands not being available and/or making them a pkg deal... I've looked at every stand on Crutchfield and maybe one would work but was way too expensive but then it was too high for the placement of the tweeter...(33" at center per mfg)...so i guess i sit and wait for now.. thought about some bar stools I have that would work but who wants that look...

@shiraz1736 Жыл бұрын

They should be thrown in for that price.

@KXP70 Жыл бұрын

@@shiraz1736 earn more.

@johnbrown4568 Жыл бұрын

So...The MoFi speaker is a "roll of the dice"...depending in one's amplification? No thanks. 👎

@veroman007 Жыл бұрын

well I was skeptical but no more. well done. i own the elac dfr 52 and imo andrew rarely misses.

@Davitamon76 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious how this would match up with a Naim Supernait 🤔

@HiFiHuff Жыл бұрын

You will want a warm leaning amp for these to sound their best.

@twochaudiomg2578 Жыл бұрын

Q B. Yes you can drive them with 20 watts. But you happen to leave out. IF YOU LIVE WITH GRANDMA

@Ricky-cl5bu Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@justinmcdermott8003 Жыл бұрын

Try sitting them on their sides you will be surprised

@brianchristopher4666 Жыл бұрын

So listened to 2 of these Source 10 reviews thus far (Jays audiolab), and neither spoke anything about dynamics !! I'm guessing these poeple only listen to Norah Jones and Dianna Krall. I know nothing about how they sound with Bob Marley

@billcropper423 Жыл бұрын

I'm assuming tat were will be no more photo reviews from you? Been with you for years - just a shame to see no more content.

@hoobsgroove Жыл бұрын

Try them on the side I've heard the better

@Pete.across.the.street Жыл бұрын

China makes all the best stuff

@danielknepper6884 Жыл бұрын

Ummm yeah, no

@yippie6862 Жыл бұрын

Why would you have a bias of products made in China? Lots of reasons! Also, we don't have a choice with many things we buy. However, in High End Audio we have choices of where products are made.

@DJ_BROBOT Жыл бұрын

Exactly...most of our hifi gear is made or assembled there

@pnichols6500 Жыл бұрын

One reason I got the Heresy's, also my MoFi ultradeck turntable is US made. The Parasound is assembled in Taiwan.

@yippie6862 Жыл бұрын

@@DJ_BROBOT I don't own any Hi-Fi that is assembled in China. I have speakers assembled/made in Italy and England. I have electronics assembled/made in England, Sweden, Italy and Japan. I have wires made in the USA. I'm sure there are a few parts that come from China but much better than Made in China. At least I try. At least I care.

@yippie6862 Жыл бұрын

@@pnichols6500 I'd be fine with Taiwan. At least it's a Democracy, has better wages and environmental standards than CCP China.

@barrypatterson1154 Жыл бұрын

Yippie is absolutely right. We don’t have a choice of so many items made in China that we need to buy but when it comes to audio we definitely do. I would never buy any audio component made in Communist China.

@jeffkalina7727 Жыл бұрын

Get 3 more of the same subs for max SQ

@TonyBologna999 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see a smaller version with maybe a 6.5" driver, which could be compared directly to the KEF LS50 Meta (which I use in a near field listening paired with a REL T/5x). Nice review.

@imosolar Жыл бұрын

Check Jay lab review on the speakers on KZfaq

@HungryEatNow Жыл бұрын

More like a great amp...

@sivagurupathamvadivelu680 Жыл бұрын

Wait till they are burnt in ...

@brucehazen8982 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the lack of enthusiasm is due to difficulty in amp matching.

@ceylonmooney Жыл бұрын

since these are $3700 and made in china, they should perform on a par with $12k made in US speakers. this puts a bad taste in my mouth tho. rather than massive compensation and apologies for conning their customers, mofi releases a new product to universal acclaim. im impressed by this whitewash campaign, but the whole thing is so off-putting. its disgusting, actually.