Mordaunt-Short Mezzo 9 review

Interesting looks and impressive spec, allied to sheer volume, outweigh a slight lack of refinement remote-control-cum-sound-pressure-meter Tested at £700.00

What Hi-Fi? Verdict

Interesting looks and impressive spec, allied to sheer volume, outweigh a slight lack of refinement

Pros

  • +

    Fearsomely loud, articulate and detailed sound, beautiful finish

Cons

  • -

    Over complicated, unusual styling, elements of crudeness

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Congratulations to Mordaunt-Short, whose handsome Mezzo range includes this (slightly) unusually shaped, beautifully finished subwoofer.

The Mezzo 9 packs hefty amplification, two drivers firing in opposite directions and a very useful remote-control-cum-sound-pressure-meter.

The over-complicated user interface on top of the machine is less successful, mind you. In action, the 9 is fearsomely loud and forceful.

It's not the most clinical subwoofer we've ever heard, but it's far from being a blunt instrument – it's a detailed, articulate speaker and its improbable volume levels can set a whole room resonating in sympathy. In terms of sheer clout and presence, it's prodigious

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