SD500 vs Acoustic Energy AE500
The AE500's sensitivity is 87 dB against the SD500's 86 dB and its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (45 Hz) and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,590
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About the SD500
The Usher Audio SD-500 is a premium compact bookshelf speaker designed around the company’s DMD tweeter technology, pairing a 1.25-inch DMD dome tweeter with a scratch-built 5.5-inch paperfiber composite mid-woofer in a bass-reflex cabinet. It is aimed at listeners who want high-resolution sound, strong imaging, and a refined build in a small-to-medium room system. The SD-500 is available in multiple high-gloss finishes and supports bi-wire/bi-amp connections.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 45 Hz - 40 kHz
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- DMD dome tweeter and paperfiber complex cone
- Driver Size
- 5.5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.1 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 190 × 360 × 285 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.5 kg (19 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Walnut, Pearl Red, Jet Black, Pearl White, Macassar Ebony Gloss, Macassar Ebony High Gloss
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 45-40000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions