5A vs 2Ce Signature III
The 2Ce Signature III's sensitivity is 86 dB against the 5A's 87 dB, its impedance 7Ω against 6Ω, its high-frequency extension 29 kHz against 30 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 29 Hz against 20 Hz.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,500
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About the 5A
The Vandersteen 5A is a 5-driver, 4-way, time- and phase-accurate loudspeaker system designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional transparency, imaging, and bass performance. It features a unique aperiodic, push-pull, powered sub-bass system, a battery-biased passive high-pass filter, and an 11-band equalizer. The enclosure is constructed using a 'boxless' minimum-baffle, non-resonant design, and incorporates proprietary driver technology for midrange and treble clarity. The system is engineered for phase coherence and minimal time smear, with first-order crossovers and high-purity silver internal wiring.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 30 kHz
- Power Handling
- 300W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 40W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 300W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 300W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- B
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 4-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Count
- 5
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Power: 300W
Frequency: 20-30000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions