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PMC Prodigy 1

Loudspeakers

Relative price

below typical

Among the 26 loudspeakerss in the catalogue, this one is below typical.

A band places a component against its peers and carries no price. It is deliberately the only price indicator on this page: a second one, measured against a different set, would narrow the two together far enough to give the figure away.

What it is

Used in 4 of 26 systems (L-Rega-4, Lo-Rega-2, M-Linn-2 + 1 other). Highest sensitivity (87.5dB) of all selected speakers — pairs well with low-power valve amps.

Competition record

Assessed against 7 rivals across the sixty systems: 11 head-to-heads won, 44 lost.

Where it gives ground

The dimension the engine names as the weakest link, counted across every head-to-head it lost.

  • timing and drive ×11
  • bass control ×6
  • low-level clarity ×2
  • vocal presence ×2

Who it comes up against

Emmae Reginae (custom)

33 lost · Anchored, Artisan, Cavity-Native, Characterful, Intimate, PRaT, Reference, Romantic, Silent Path, Twin Arms, Vocals-First

Against the Anchored brief, the Emmae Reginae (custom) keeps the slot decisively.

With the Longdog Audio P6100M Biamp 2x2 (4 units), the pairing gives up most on bass control.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the weaker loudspeaker for that brief.

It sits well below the share of the budget this brief aims at the loudspeaker position.

lowest-distortion midwoofer he had testedZaph|Audio 6.5" shootout + ZRT measurements (driver-level)

Neat Iota 2

4 lost· 3 won · Artisan, Characterful, Intimate, PRaT, Reference, Silent Path, Vocals-First

Against the Characterful brief, the Neat Iota 2 keeps the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the weaker loudspeaker for that brief.

ProAc Tablette 10 Signature

3 lost· 3 won · Artisan, Cavity-Native, Intimate, PRaT, Reference, Twin Arms

Against the Intimate brief, the PMC Prodigy 1 takes the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the stronger loudspeaker for that brief.

It sits well below the share of the budget this brief aims at the loudspeaker position.

Epos ES-7N

2 lost · Silent Path

Against the Silent Path brief, the Epos ES-7N keeps the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the weaker loudspeaker for that brief.

NVA Cube 3

1 lost· 3 won · Anchored, Cavity-Native, Romantic, Twin Arms

Against the Anchored brief, the PMC Prodigy 1 takes the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the stronger loudspeaker for that brief.

Falcon LS3/5a Gold Badge

1 lost · Vocals-First

Against the Vocals-First brief, the Falcon LS3/5a Gold Badge keeps the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the weaker loudspeaker for that brief.

It sits well below the share of the budget this brief aims at the loudspeaker position.

Neat Petite Classic

0 lost· 2 won · Anchored, Characterful

Against the Anchored brief, the PMC Prodigy 1 takes the slot by a whisker.

On its own merits the PMC Prodigy 1 is the stronger loudspeaker for that brief.

It sits well below the share of the budget this brief aims at the loudspeaker position.

What the reviewers said

entry ATL with bass loading punch PMC Prodigy 1 launch + What HiFi review· Bass extension
studio monitor lineage in domestic package PMC product positioning· Timing precision
hugely impressive clarity and resolution What Hi-Fi? 2024· Micro-dynamic resolution
great sense of organisation and timeliness What Hi-Fi? 2024· Dynamic coherence
stop/start precision What Hi-Fi? 2024· Transient attack
dig deep enough What Hi-Fi? 2024· Bass extension
some may crave a little warmth What Hi-Fi? 2024· Tonal body

How it scores

Voice

  • Tonal body 70 from listening evidence

Rhythm

  • Transient attack 76 from listening evidence

Bass

  • Bass extension 76 from listening evidence

LowerVolume

  • Micro-dynamic resolution 82 from listening evidence

Specifications

speaker typestandmount
enclosure typetransmission line
way count2
drivers133mm natural fibre long-throw bass/mid + 27mm soft dome tweeter
crossover hz1700
sensitivity db87.5
nominal impedance ohm6.0
minimum impedance ohm5.0
recommended amp w20/250
frequency response hz50/25000
max spl db123.0
dimensions mm165/320/237
weight kg4.5
finishesSilk Black
stand requiredTrue
notes