A5 500/8 vs A7 Magnificent
The A7 Magnificent matches the A5 500/8 on impedance (8Ω), woofer (15"), crossover (500 Hz), and drivers (2).
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About the A5 500/8
The Altec Lansing A5 500/8 is a factory configuration of the classic A5 Voice of the Theatre professional cinema loudspeaker system, built as a two-way horn plus bass-reflex floor system rather than a domestic hi-fi tower. It pairs a single 15-inch low-frequency driver (515-series) in an 825/828-style bass horn/reflex cabinet with a high-frequency compression driver (288-series) on a sectoral or multicellular horn, crossed over through an N500-series network. The 500/8 designation denotes the roughly 500 Hz crossover point and 8-ohm system impedance, following the same naming convention as the related A7-500-8, rather than indicating a separate model line. Designed for sound reinforcement in small to mid-size cinemas, the A5 500/8 is now sought after by enthusiasts who adapt these high-efficiency theatre systems for home listening.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 122 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Crossover Frequency
- 500 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 762 × 1470 × 610 mm (W × H × D)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 122 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
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