SBS.1 is a 4-way active speaker system consisting of main speakers plus subwoofers.
SBS.1 Active Speakers (pair)
Included in this price: Import taxes, VAT, shipping worldwide. No hidden fees. Personal, expert advice and support. Subwoofer(s) if selected. Loudspeaker stand not included.
SBS.1 is designed to integrate with our subwoofers for true full range sound. Read more about our subwoofer options here.
- The sound and capacity of a large floorstander in a small package
- Accurate, natural sound and zero listening fatigue
- Excellent both as a studio monitor and hifi speaker
Built to order as matched pairs. Expected to ship within 4 weeks of ordering.
18hz
In-room bass extension
116dB
Max SPL per speaker @1m (weighted pink noise)
Linear phase
Low Q filters and linear phase for natural sound
>1% THD @ 96dB/1m
Low distortion and zero listening fatigue
Personal, expert advice and support included with your purchase
When purchasing a Sigberg Audio speaker system, you will be able to connect directly with Thorbjørn Sigberg, founder of Sigberg Audio. Via email or chat, he will assist you with setup, placement in your room, and even help analyse the acoustics of your room and in-room frequency response.
Together you will fine tune your new speaker system to perfection!
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Reviews
"With the SBS.1 speaker system you get the exceptional soundstage you'd expect from sealed, small bookshelves, and at the same time nice, deep bass like big floorstanders. Best of both worlds!"
-Jay's Iyagi August 2023
"The sound quality is outstanding. The dynamic range is also exceptional, well beyond what almost any other similarly sized speaker can hope for."
- Audioholics.com May 2022
"The ability of SBS.1 to vanish, leaving only music, is simply magic!"
- Stereopluss September 2021
"The pinpoint imaging can't be done any better than this!"
-Audiophile.no November 2021
The SBS.1 experience
To the untrained eye the SBS.1 looks like any other 2-way bookshelf speaker. Those who pay closer attention will be rewarded with a speaker that has higher dynamic range than just about any other bookshelf speaker. And a whole bunch of floorstanders too.
SBS.1 is engineered to play loud with total accuracy. With the rich, natural sound that is the signature of Sigberg Audio speakers, SBS.1 breathes new life into your favorite tracks and guilty pleasures.
- An open, balanced, and engaging sound signature ensures that vocals and instruments alike are heard with exceptional detail.
- Dynamic and punchy midbass with accurate transients, even for complex material like rock and metal.
- Doesn't sound piercing or give listeners fatigue even on less than perfect recordings.
- Enjoy pinpoint imaging and a wide soundstage for an immersive listening experience.
- Incredible capacity equals low distortion and accurate reproduction of your favorite records.
SBS.1 in your studio & control room
The SBS.1 system combines highly dynamic monitors with powerful high-end subwoofers to present accurate, full range sound. The tonal balance provides an enjoyable, fatigue free workday, while remaining accurate to the source material and ensuring perfect translation to consumer audio.
Perfect for nearfield duty, but don't let the size fool you. The SBS.1 is powerful enough to provide realistic, uncompressed dynamics as a midfield monitor as well! Tired of hiss from your speakers? Sigberg Audio monitors are completely silent, even in nearfield situations. Icing on the cake: With less than 1ms (!) system latency on analog inputs, you can be confident you experience zero delay even during live recordings.
While Sigberg Audio systems are built to last, they are also extremely easy to service. This ensures minimal downtime if, against all odds, anything should break down.
How to setup & enjoy
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No power amplifier needed. A DAC, preamp or streamer with XLR/RCA preouts is all you need. They work well in most rooms out of the box. By simply pressing a button at the back of the speakers, you switch through presets that further tailor the speakers to your room or preference.
SBS.1 is designed to be located close to the wall. This makes it a great choice both for cramped studios and minimalist style living rooms or if you just want your speakers out of the way. Combine SBS.1 and one of our Inkognito subwoofers to create a seamless, almost invisible sound system that delivers true full range sound! Match them with two Inkognitos or 10Ds to reach their full potential.
Our speakers and subwoofers have built-in EQ. If you have the ability to perform measurements of your setup, we help you evaluate the measurements and suggest appropriate EQ adjustments - for free!
BASS
SBS.1 is designed to plug and play with Sigberg Audio subwoofers.
Our speakers and subs integrate perfectly without any manual setup. If you have dual subs (recommended), you can connect the subwoofers via the speakers (XLR through connection). Feel free to contact us to learn more.
LOUDSPEAKER STANDS
Stands are not included with your purchase of SBS.1, but with their neutral design, many aftermarket stands will work well. Recommended stand height: 60-70 cm (23-28 inches). Tweeter should be at or slightly above ear height (not below).
Note that the SBS.1 is unusually shallow. The footprint is 19x23cm / 7.5x9 inches (WidthxDepth), so make sure the top of the stand you order isn't deeper or wider than this.
Design philosophy: Dynamics!
Many speakers sound good on great recordings with sparse instruments and beautiful female vocals. Ours do too. But when asked for the true grunt and punch of rock, metal and EDM, even expensive speakers scream for mercy. Ours do not.
The SBS.1 has an ability to deliver sound pressure and energy without ever running out of steam or sounding stressed. It has sensitivity and capacity in the upper bass and lower midrange unheard of from speakers of this size. The sound is clean and detailed, but never fatiguing.
The use of a coax driver makes the SBS.1 a point source, and the design choices in the active crossover ensures perfect phase and impulse response. The result is a natural and realistic reproduction of music regardless of your taste in music. The 2.5-way coax design translates to a unique soundstage that's at the same time wide and precise, unlike most other speakers out there.
But SBS.1 can do more than play loud. They master the fine balance of providing plenty of air and clarity without becoming too bright. You can enjoy beautiful vocals and goose bumps one minute, and percussion with plenty of attack the next, without ever crossing the line where it becomes "unforgivable".
Specifications
Delivered as matched pairs, frequency response within +/-1dB from 100-10,000hz.
- Frequency response with Sigberg Audio subwoofers:
26-20,000hz +/-2dB (anechoic)
Typical in-room bass extension: 18hz (-3dB) - Distortion and noise:
<1% THD @96dB/1m (per speaker)
Internal hiss/noise inaudible at >30cm / 1 ft. - Max SPL@1m (CTA-2034-A weighted pink noise):
116dB (per speaker) - Recommended listening distance:
1-6 meters (3-20 feet) - Type
2.5-way (3.5-way with sub)
Asymmetric 1st/3rd order linear phase crossover
Sealed cabinet - Drivers / Amplifier:
Two 5.5" midbass, 1" silk dome tweeter.
Active 3-channel Hypex nCore class D amplifier with DSP (350W per speaker) - Equalizer / Room correction:
Manual EQ, 9-band parametric
Factory Presets: +0dB, +2dB, -2dB Treble tilt - Inputs:
Analog: RCA, XLR balanced (in/through)
Digital: Optical, Coaxial/SPDIF (in/through), AES (in/through) - Latency / processing time:
<1 ms (Analog inputs) / <2 ms (digital inputs) - Dimensions (WHD):
190x410x230 mm
7.5x16x9 inches - Additional info:
Automatic signal detection
Standby consumption: <0.5W - Accessories:
Power cable (EU/US), USB-cable, magnetic detachable grilles - Weight:
9.5kg / speaker - Placement:
Speaker stand (not included) / Bookshelf
Recommended distance from wall: 10-50 cm
Manual & Downloads
Not sure which subwoofer to pair with your SBS.1 speakers?
SBS.1 requires subwoofers - but it's understandable if you are not sure which, or even how many subwoofers to choose. Check out our guide to help you find the right configuration for you!
The sound and capacity of large floorstanders in a small package
The SBS.1 speakers are pretty small. But the full system represents equal or better SPL capacity than even large floorstanders.
The combined cone area of two SBS.1 and dual Inkognito subwoofers are about the same as two large floorstanders with dual 8" bass drivers. What's more, the SBS.1 system will easily surpass most floorstanders in terms of raw performance!
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Understated elegance
The cabinet consists of three separate chambers: One for each driver, and one for the amplifier mounted in the back. The chambers are generously padded with felt on all surfaces. The cabinet is painted in a high quality satin finish and has a 4 degree tilt.
With its small footprint the cabinet is inherently rigid, and the internal walls provide additional bracing.
The 5mm thick grille is designed for low diffraction and has minimal effect on the frequency response.
Huge sound. Flexible placement.
Many speaker manufacturers recommend that you place your speakers 0.5-1m from the wall. This is often challenging, especially in smaller rooms.
Sigberg Audio speakers are designed to be placed as close as 10cm from the wall, and still produce a huge soundstage! SBS.1 is a great choice both for studios and living rooms.
- A bookshelf speaker with the dynamic capacity of a large, expensive floorstander.
- Unbelievable dynamics even in large rooms.
- Natural, full sound and a wide, precise soundstage.
- Integrates perfectly with our bass modules out of the box, no complicated setup.
Frequency response graphs (Klippel verified)
Reference axis
CEA 2034
Horizontal contour plot
SBS.1 Active speaker system
Regain control over the room
Traditional speakers radiate sound in all directions, causing energy loss, reflections, and distorted sound, especially in bass.
SBS.1 separates bass to subwoofers and provides great directivity control. The reward is consistent sound throughout the room and better bass.
Add the coax driver to the mix, and you are rewarded with a huge soundstage with instruments precisely located in three dimensions!
Bass. done right.
Everyone loves the idea of the huge sound and dynamics of a great floorstander.
But in typical listening rooms, boomy, muddy bass is the norm.
The response is often uneven, making the bass either too loud or too soft depending on the song or volume. And despite the size and number of drivers, the dynamics often leave something to be desired.
Time for something different.
The SBS.1 Story
All Sigberg Audio speakers are built by hand in Norway, and they are measured and verified as matched pairs.
If you are curious about the story behind the SBS.1 speakers and the design choices made, you can read more by clicking below.
Don't worry, be happy
Door-to-door shipping. 60 days try and buy. 5 year warranty. Prices include all taxes, fees and shipping. No hidden or additional fees, no hassle on your end to get import fees repaid. All fees will be billed directly to us.
Contact us about anything at any time, and we will help you out to the best of our abillity. It doesn't matter if you still haven't purchased anything, if your product is out of warranty or if you purchased your Sigberg Audio system second hand. We're always there for you no matter what!
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