AUGUST 2021 MACWORLD 125come with a handsome magnetic grille-
cloth cover.
The built-in, custom-designed
amplifiers provide a total of 160 watts of
power (320W peak), with each woofer
receiving 60W and each tweeter getting
20W from their own separate amp circuits.
The maximum output is specified to be
109dB at a distance of 1 meter from the
stereo pair, and frequency response is
specified from 50Hz to 25kHz (no
tolerance given), with bass extension
down to 46Hz at 35 percent volume.
One interesting feature is Dynamic
Bass EQ, which is normally found only inThe magnetic grilles are made from a tough woven fabric.speakers that bespeak high quality in
their construction and
performance.
FE ATU R E S E T
The Fives are fairly large
bookshelf speakers that
measure 12x6.5x9.25 inches
(HxWxD). The primary speaker
weighs in at 11.8 pounds, while
the secondary speaker is a bit
lighter at 10.7 pounds. As with
most such wireless bookshelf
systems, the primary speaker
houses all the electronics, while
the secondary unit is nothing
but a passive speaker. But
unlike some such systems, it
allows you to select whether the
primary speaker is on the left or right with
a switch on the back, which makes
placement more flexible.
Each 2-way speaker includes a 4.5-
inch high-excursion fiber-composite cone
woofer, the size of which is close enough
to 5 inches to give the speakers their
name. A 1-inch titanium LTS (Linear Travel
Suspension) vented tweeter with 90x90-
degree Tractrix horn is derived from the
company’s lauded Reference Premiere
series. The bass-reflex enclosure has a
rear-firing Tractrix port, and it’s
constructed from sturdy MDF with
genuine wood veneer. Also, the speakers