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Is Cambridge SoundWorks still in business?

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David Jones

Published Mar 22, 2026

Is Cambridge SoundWorks still in business?

As of 2020, all Cambridge SoundWorks retail showrooms are closed. The company continued to manufacture loudspeakers for home theater and multimedia applications, as well as distribute other brands such as Sony and Marantz.

How do I connect my subwoofer to Cambridge SoundWorks?

The manual says to connect the subwoofer cables to the surround speakers. It has two inputs on the back of the subwoofer. Connect one to the left and one to the right surround speaker. Then connect this to the terminals on the back of the amp.

Should I add a subwoofer to my stereo?

Subwoofers are used in most home theater systems, but subs can also radically improve the sound of stereo systems — and not just the ones with small speakers. So adding a sub is not just about adding more and deeper bass; rather, a properly integrated subwoofer can improve the overall sound of the system.

Do you need two subwoofers for a stereo system?

You need two subwoofers for stereo bass. It’s got to be at least 2.2, 5.2 or 7.2, not 2.1, 5.1 or 7.1. Summing the bass to mono is not optimum for stereo music reproduction, unless you have a recording that already has had its bass summed into or mixed as mono.

What happened to Cambridge Audio?

Within two years Cambridge Audio was purchased by the Wharfedale company, best known for its loudspeakers, which set up a production line at its large facility in Leeds, Yorkshire.

Is Cambridge Audio owned by richer sounds?

If you’ve not heard of Cambridge Audio before that might be because it is only sold in Richer Sounds. If you have heard of it that’s probably because you know good audio brands and want your kit designed in the UK.

Can you add a subwoofer to a 2 channel receiver?

Yes, two (easy) ways to hookup a powered sub in a 2-channel setup. 1) Run the speaker wire from your amp to the sub, then another set of speaker cables to your speakers.

Is Cambridge Audio high end?

Cambridge Audio is a British manufacturer of high-end audio equipment.

Do richer sounds own Cambridge Audio?

However, Richer Sounds does not own Audio Partnership or Cambridge Audio, and Audio Partnership regional offices or other distributors are responsible for the sale of Audio Partnership products outside of the UK.

What kind of speakers does Cambridge SoundWorks use?

Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble IV Home Theater Speaker System Complete 6 Pc. Set Cambridge Soundworks Henry Kloss TOWER 2. One owner paid 1500 2005.still awesome Cambridge Soundworks BassCube 851 5.1 Surround Amplifier SubWoofer. NICE! CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS Pair surround II 5.1. MultiPole Surround Speakers Grade A

Is the Cambridge SoundWorks M80 speaker still working?

Cambridge Soundworks M80 Bookshelf Speaker Maple (ONE SPEAKER) GOOD CONDITION! CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS Newton Series MC300 Main/Center Speaker Tested Working!! Only 1 left!

What does a subwoofer do in a stereo system?

It is flanked by left and right units used for stereo effects and music while rear left and right units create the surround effect. A bass or subwoofer unit gives an additional dimension to the setup and is responsible for low, rumbling bass in effects and music ensembles.

What should I look for in a subwoofer?

Pick a subwoofer that matches the sonic characteristics of your other units. Incompatible or mismatched subwoofers may lead to inconsistencies that can be jarring.