Quad S5

Configuration: Two-way floorstander
Tweeter: 12x45mm True Ribbon
Midrange driver: 125mm woven Kevlar
Bass drivers: 165mm woven Kevlar x2
Bass system: 165mm ABR x3
Sensitivity: 90dB (2.83V @ 1m)
Recommended amp power: 25-100W
Nominal impedance: 6 Ohms
Frequency response: 42Hz ~ 23kHz (+/- 3dB)
Bass extension: 35Hz
Crossover Frequency: 570Hz & 3.2kHz
Cabinet Volume: 72.4L
Dimensions (HWD): 1070x205x330mm

diffusore da pavimento a 3 vie in cassa chiusa con radiatori passivi (abr) – 1 tweeter a nastro da 12×45 mm – 1 midwoofer con cono in fibra di carbonio e sospensioni in gomma da 125 mm – 2 woofer con cono in fibra di carbonio e sospensioni in gomma da 165 mm – 3 radiatori passivi da 125 mm – risposta in frequenza 42 hz – 23 khz – estensione in gamma bassa (-6 db) 35 hz – impedenza nominale 6 ohm (minima 3.2 ohm) – efficienza 90 db – crossover con componenti audiophile grade, incroci a 570 hz e 3.2 khz – potenza amplificatore raccomandata da 25 a 100 watt – connettori predisposti per bi-wiring e bi-amping – dotato di base con punte coniche regolabili – finitura sapele mahogany (mogano africano)

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Quad marks its 79th year with an all-new loudspeaker range: the S Series. Each model combines advanced Kevlar-coned bass/midrange drivers with a specially designed ribbon tweeter, supplying effortless sonic expression to capture all the nuances and passion of the original performance.
“PIONEERING TECHNOLOGY IN FLOORSTANDING DIMENSIONS”
The S-5 speakers sport three-way configurations, coupling a 125mm midrange driver with two 165mm bass drivers. The new ribbon unit developed for the S-5 is a thoroughly modern affair, utilising the latest techniques and materials. The ribbon itself is a sandwich construction, making it robust enough to handle high-powered amplifiers, and is fully immersed in a powerful magnetic field so that it accomplishes its dual role of being both the voice coil and the sound radiator.
“SUMPTUOUS SONICS”
As well as delivering excellent transient response and superb musical detail, the sound from this ribbon unit is smooth right up to the highest musical overtones beyond the limits of human hearing. Controlled directivity maintains this sound quality over a wide horizontal arc to cover all listeners whilst vertical dispersion is tailored to avoid floor and ceiling reflections, resulting in the purest high frequency performance at the listening seat.

This ribbon tweeter is aligned with Quad’s Kevlar-coned bass and midrange drivers through sophisticated crossover networks. While the standmount models use carefully tuned, rear-firing reflex ports to augment the bass, the floorstanders are unusual in incorporating three ABRs (Auxiliary Bass Radiators) in place of a port. These passive, rear-firing bass units support the main drivers to extend bass response down to 35Hz whilst maintaining an accurate and articulate rendition of instrument fundamentals
“CUTTING EDGE CONSTRUCTION”
Beautifully presented with rounded top edges at the front and rear, each speaker cabinet uses a sandwich construction of alternate layers of MDF and high-density particleboard to reduce panel resonance to below the level of audibility. Aesthetically, the look is classically Quad yet subtly updated, available initially in a choice of black or sapele mahogany wood veneers.