PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker – Quick Look
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PS Audio have just announced the introduction of its aspen FR5 loudspeaker, a stand-mounted speaker that delivers a similar musical quality as the larger aspen Series models, but now in a compact design that fits easily into smaller and medium-sized rooms. This latest design is available in either a satin black or satin white finish and features; a custom designed PS Audio push-pull planar magnetic high-frequency driver, a newly-designed midrange/woofer, and a high-excursion rear passive radiator.
Measuring just 14.5 ” high by 8″ wide by 13 ” deep (28.25″ high with optional stands) the FR5 will easily fit into both small and medium sized rooms. The enclosure features; viscoelastic damping sheets between the bracing and cabinet side walls, and around the woofer, minimizing unwanted enclosure vibrations. The crossover featuring air-cored inductors, metallized poly capacitors, and wirewound resistors.
All FR5 drivers are purpose designed by PS Audio. The 2.5-inch planar magnetic ribbon tweeter is the same unit used in all aspen series loudspeakers. It utilizes a symmetrical push-pull design with a high-strength magnet and a diaphragm made from Teonex film. The newly-designed 6.5-inch cast frame midrange/woofer is made from Curv woven polypropylene and uses a high-excursion driver that employs a split-gap magnet structure with dual Faraday rings and a custom suspension. Bass performance is extended by the addition of a rear-firing 6″ by 9″ passive radiator extending the in-room low-frequency extension down to 30 Hz. Both FR5 drivers are mounted on a thermoset resin front baffle that adds rigidity and minimizes diffraction effects.
The FR5 comes with magnetically attached grills, and an optional matching stand is available that has an integrated wire management system.
Features at a Glance:
- Color options: Satin White, Satin Black
- Enclosure type: sealed
- Smooth and full off-axis response
- High-frequency transducer: 2.5-inch planar magnetic ribbon tweeter with Teonex diaphragm
- Midrange/low-frequency transducer: 6.5-inch cast-frame, Curv woven polypropylene, split-gap magnet structure with dual copper Faraday rings
- Passive radiator: 6 by 9-inch rear-firing
- Thermoset resin fiberglass-composite woofer baffle
- Magnetically-attached grille
- Custom crossover with premium metallized poly capacitors, air-core inductors and wirewound resistors
- Constrained layer damped internal bracing for low cabinet vibration
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz (- 6 dB, half-space; 30 Hz – 6 dB in-room)
- Crossover Frequency: 1,750 Hz
- Sensitivity: 83.5 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms (5.6 ohms minimum)
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 – 150 watts
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 8 x 13 inches (speaker only), optional stand, 28.25 x 11.75 x 14 inches
- Weight: speaker, 26.6 lbs. (12.1 kg), stand, 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kg)
Availability:
- August 2024
MSRP (pair):
- US: $3,499.00, stands $500.00
- UK: £3,495.00, stands £500.00
For more information visit the PS Audio web site.
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