Meet the MoFi SourcePoint 888
The MoFi SourcePoint 888 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker that scales the acclaimed SourcePoint concept up into a full-size cabinet. Designed by Andrew Jones for the hardware division of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, it takes everything that made the SourcePoint bookshelves so engaging and adds the low end authority and dynamic ease that only a larger floorstander can provide. If you love the idea of a true point source but want scale and effortless presence in a medium to large room, this is the model in the range built for exactly that.
The Concentric Point-Source Design
At the heart of the 888 is Andrew Jones' concentric driver: a 1.25 inch soft-dome tweeter placed at the acoustic center of an 8 inch paper-cone midrange. Because the high frequencies and midrange emanate from the same physical point, the speaker behaves as a single unified source rather than separate drivers each radiating from a different location. The practical result is precise imaging, coherent tonal integration through the crossover region, and wide, even dispersion. The sound stays consistent as you move around the room, and the sweet spot feels generous rather than fussy.
Below the concentric driver sit two 8 inch woofers that handle the low end, giving the 888 its three-way configuration. This division of labor lets the concentric mid-tweeter focus on the critical midrange and treble while the dedicated woofers deliver the foundation. The result is a rated frequency range of 32Hz to 30kHz from a rear-ported floorstanding cabinet.
Key Specifications
- Design: Three-way floorstanding loudspeaker
- Concentric driver: 1.25 inch soft-dome tweeter at the acoustic center of an 8 inch paper-cone midrange
- Woofers: Two 8 inch woofers
- Frequency range: 32Hz to 30kHz
- Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V/1m)
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohms; minimum impedance: 4.5 ohms
- Enclosure: Rear-ported floorstanding cabinet
- Type: Passive, requires a separate amplifier
Performance Character
The SourcePoint 888 aims for a natural, cohesive presentation. Voices and instruments arrive with a sense of place and body, and the point-source geometry keeps the soundstage stable and believable. The paper-cone midrange lends an unforced, organic tone, while the two 8 inch woofers give recordings a solid sense of weight and drive without demanding a subwoofer for most listening. With a 32Hz low frequency reach, orchestral swells, kick drums, and bass lines have room to breathe.
With sensitivity rated at 87dB and a minimum impedance of 4.5 ohms, the 888 rewards quality amplification. It is not brutally hard to drive, but it is a genuine three-way floorstander that scales with power and current. Feed it a well-built amplifier and it opens up with authority and refinement.
Where It Sits in the SourcePoint Range
Within the SourcePoint floorstanding family, the 888 is the model built around dual 8 inch woofers and the concentric point-source driver in a rear-ported tower. If you are considering the very top of the range, the MoFi SourcePoint V10 Master Edition represents the Master Edition floorstanding statement, with the refinements MoFi reserves for its highest tier. The 888 sits as the accessible full-size floorstander in the concentric point-source lineup, delivering the core design goals of the SourcePoint philosophy in a large-scale cabinet.
Ideal System and Use Case
The 888 is at home as the anchor of a two-channel music system in a medium to large room, and it makes an excellent front pair in a high-performance home theater built around the SourcePoint sound. Because it is a passive loudspeaker, it needs a separate amplifier to make sound. Importantly, MoFi does not manufacture amplifiers or receivers, so you will pair the 888 with a premium amplifier from another brand. These speakers scale beautifully with high quality amplification, so investing in a strong amplifier is well justified.
Amplifier Pairing Thoughts
For an all-in-one solution with genuine grip and refinement, the Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier is a natural match, offering a musical, controlled character that suits the 888's cohesive voice. The Yamaha A-S2200 Integrated Amplifier is another elegant single-box option with a clean, detailed presentation.
If you prefer separates, the Advance Paris X-P1200 Classic Preamplifier paired with a pair of Advance Paris X-A1200 Mono Amplifiers gives each channel dedicated power, an approach that lets the 888's dynamics fully unfold. For a flagship preamp option, the Matrix Audio MP-1 Flagship Class A Preamplifier can front a serious power amplifier.
On the power amp side, the Parasound JC5 Stereo Power Amp (also available in Silver, a limited run) brings high current stereo muscle that suits the 888's larger cabinet. If you plan a full home theater with SourcePoint fronts and matching channels, the Parasound HALO A51 Five Channel Power Amp can drive a complete surround array.
Adding an Analog Source
To make the most of the 888's midrange honesty, an analog front end is a rewarding addition. MoFi's own belt-drive turntables, moving magnet Tracker cartridges, and Peter Madnick designed phono stages such as the balanced UltraPhono Pro or the reference MasterPhono can complete a system that celebrates the SourcePoint's musicality. Remember that a turntable needs both a cartridge and a phono stage to produce sound, and some MoFi decks ship without a cartridge, so plan the full chain when building your setup.
How It Compares to Other Floorstanders at AEA
Every listener has a different priority, and AEA carries several floorstanders with distinct design goals. The Klipsch Forte IV Heritage Floorstanding Speakers pursue high sensitivity and a lively horn-loaded character rooted in a long American heritage. The KLH Model Seven Floorstanding Speakers take a classic acoustic-suspension inspired approach. The Spendor A4.2 Three Driver Floorstanding Loudspeaker and the Spendor A7.2 Two Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker reflect the refined British monitor tradition. Against all of these, the SourcePoint 888 stands apart for its concentric point-source geometry and the coherent imaging and wide dispersion that design goal delivers. The right choice depends on your room, your listening preferences, and the presentation that speaks to you.
Come Listen at AEA
All Elite Audio is an authorized MoFi Electronics dealer with a showroom in Timonium, Maryland. Demo units rotate and not every model is always set up, so reach out before you visit if you would like to hear the SourcePoint 888. Our team is glad to arrange a listen and to help match the 888 with the right amplifier and analog source for your room and your goals.