Cambridge Audio L/R M Active Speakers Launch With RoomMagic Room Correction
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO L/R M NOW AVAILABLE
Cambridge has announced that its Cambridge Audio L/R M active stereo speakers are now available in the UK, with European and US availability scheduled for December 2026.
The speakers also receive the company’s new RoomMagic automatic room correction feature, delivered through a free over-the-air software update.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO L/R M DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
The L/R M brings technology from the flagship L/R X into a more compact speaker design, intended for placement on shelves, desks or either side of a television.
The speaker system features a 28mm torus-chambered tweeter, dual 4-inch woofers and dual 4.75-inch force-cancelling passive radiators. Amplification provides 300W of total system power, supported by a 64-bit audio processing pipeline and DSP.
STREAMING AND CONNECTIVITY
Cambridge Audio’s StreamMagic platform is built in, supporting Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon, UPnP and digital radio.
Physical connections include HDMI eARC, a moving magnet phono stage, Bluetooth, a subwoofer output, analogue line input, TOSLINK optical, USB Media and USB Audio. The speakers connect to each other using a USB-C cable, supporting 24-bit/96kHz audio.
The L/R M will be available in six finishes: Orange, Black, White, Green, Blue and Real Walnut. Each version also features adjustable LED underlighting.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO ROOMMAGIC AUTOMATIC ROOM CORRECTION
RoomMagic is Cambridge Audio’s proprietary room correction feature for its StreamMagic platform. Available as a free over-the-air update for both the L/R M and L/R X active speakers from 11th November 2026, it uses the built-in microphone of a smartphone or tablet, without requiring additional measurement equipment.
Setup takes place through the StreamMagic app and involves two measurements. The first calibrates the device’s microphone, while the second measures the listening position. RoomMagic then applies a correction profile based on the speaker’s known response under controlled acoustic conditions.
The correction focuses on low frequencies, where room dimensions, furnishings and speaker positioning can have the greatest effect on bass reproduction. Mid and high frequencies remain unchanged, with the aim of preserving the speakers’ original tonal balance.
Users can choose between three correction curves and adjust the intensity of the correction using an additional slider.
STREAMMAGIC APP RECEIVES NEW FEATURES
Cambridge Audio has also announced an update to its StreamMagic app, introducing several new functions alongside improvements to streaming and connectivity.
New features include lock-screen playback controls, allowing users to see what’s playing and control playback without opening the app. A guided network setup process has also been added, making it easier to connect new products or reconnect existing systems following a network change.
A sleep timer is now available from the Now Playing screen, allowing playback to stop and the system to enter standby after a selected period. Dark mode VU meters have also been introduced for compatible products with front-panel displays.
The update includes 29 refinements to streaming integrations, covering Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz Connect, Roon, AirPlay and Google Cast. Cambridge Audio says these changes are intended to improve playback reliability, reconnection speeds and HDMI television connections.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO L/R M PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The Cambridge Audio L/R M is available in the UK now, with US and European availability expected from early December 2026. Pricing is £1,199 / $1,599 / €1,399, rising to £1,299 / $1,699 / €1,499 for the Real Walnut finish. RoomMagic is available as a free software update for L/R M and L/R X owners.
HiFi PiG says: With extensive streaming options, versatile connectivity and built-in room correction, the Cambridge Audio L/R M combines a compact speaker design with a comprehensive range of features.
