Cabasse Minorca MC40

Fast, lively, energetic sound ; intriguing driver arrangement

Low frequency tribulations ; out-and-out body could be better

Great if you’re after finger-snapping agility, but these aren’t the complete package

Good dynamic range ; Bass has weight and scale

Midband boxiness ; Room for more tension and transparency

This large and handsome speaker has a notably smooth and even-handed neutrality. The top end is rather restrained, which might not suit some listeners, but others will welcome its understatement