Floorstanding loudspeakers — Pro-Ject Speaker Box 12 E Carbon

The Speaker Box 12 E Carbon is a floorstanding loudspeaker from Pro-Ject, built with wide amplifier-power tolerance and a distinctive carbon-fibre-influenced cabinet treatment. The Speaker Box 12 E Carbon brings Pro-Ject's considered engineering to an accessible floorstanding format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 42Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Sensitivity is 89dB into a demanding 4 ohm load, with a wide recommended amplifier power range of 20-200W. At 110 x 16.5 x 220cm and 15.17kg, the Speaker Box 12 E Carbon maintains a slender floorstanding profile.

Sound and use context

Expect a considered, accessible presentation reflecting the solid 89dB sensitivity, with the wide 20-200W power tolerance suggesting a design that performs well across a broad range of amplification.

Pairing

The demanding 4 ohm impedance and wide 20-200W recommended range suit a broad selection of amplifiers, from accessible integrated designs through more capable separates.

Alternatives

Pro-Ject's broader Speaker Box catalogue offers alternatives at different scales for buyers wanting either a more compact or larger expression of the brand's accessible engineering philosophy.