5.0

About the 5.0

The Soliloquy 5.0 loudspeaker offers a frequency response from 45 Hz to 18 kHz, with a nominal impedance of 10 ohms and a sensitivity of 88 dB. It uses a 5.25-inch rigid poly fiber cone bass/midrange driver with die-cast magnesium baskets and specially vented magnet systems, all magnetically shielded. The tweeter is a 1.125-inch double chamber silk dome with a proprietary hand-applied coating, also magnetically shielded. The crossover frequency is set at 3.2 kHz with a 12 dB/octave slope. Physically, the speaker measures 7.5 inches wide, 14 inches high, and 11 inches deep, weighing 22 pounds. It is praised for its transparency, precise imaging, and tight, tuneful bass that exceeds expectations for its size. The sound is described as well-balanced and musical, with good dynamic response and clarity, although initial break-in time is noted to be long. The speaker is The stand can be purchased separately for . The 5.0 is designed to work well with both tube and solid-state amplifiers and is considered an easy load for low-powered amps. It is a bookshelf model that offers a high level of performance and build quality, suitable for listeners stepping up from mid-fi systems.