Benchmark SMS1 Loudspeakers - Discontinued

We are sorry to announce that the SMS1 has been discontinued. SMS1 When Benchmark decided to add a speaker to our line, the goal was simple in concept, but would require careful implementation. We would build on the attributes of our favorite speakers. Then take the art and engineering a step further. We needed to combine enjoyable voicing, great imaging, powerful dynamics, and solid bass response in ONE new speaker, a speaker we would want to own and use in our own homes. A speaker YOU would want to own. "I've enjoyed the Benchmark Media Systems rooms over the past few shows when they've shared their room with Studio Electric using their excellent sounding speakers. This time around, Benchmark were showing not just their excellent DAC2 L ($1695), but also their new AHB2 100 wpc amp ($2995) and SMS1 speakers ($2450) .... the sound was smooth, expressive, dynamic and rich. The whole system was under $10,000 and just killed." - Steve Lefkowicz, Positive-Feedback.com "If you're looking