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  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • ALAIN CHOUKROUN — online and in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Art Sonique — France (website)
  • Audio Evolution — online and in-store — Volla, Campania, Italy (website)
  • Audio Tempel — online and in-store — Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands (website)
  • AUDIOPHONICS — in-store — Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (website)
  • BELHIFI — online and in-store — Meise, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Design Audio — in-store — Aix en Provence, Île-de-France, France (website)
  • Elecson KLS — online and in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)

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Davis Acoustics Courbet N°5

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Combining powerful bass with a warm, detailed midrange, the slim Courbet N°5 delivers floorstander scale without sacrificing monitor-like finesse. hifitest.de highlights its engaging dynamics and refined imaging, while Lite MAGAZIN found a natural, harmonious presentation that stays composed at volume. Precise toe-in unlocks an expansive, speaker-disappearing soundstage for every genre.

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92/100
Rating for Courbet N°5

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

93/100

Build Quality

91/100

Value for Money

91/100

Pros

Powerful, punchy bass combines impact with strong dynamic drive.

Warm, agile vocals and instruments are delivered with fine detail, while treble remains refined rather than sharp.

Wide, deep, clearly focused imaging detaches convincingly from the cabinets.

Cons

Single-wire connection only limits bi-wiring or bi-amping options.

Maximum bass definition benefits from a powerful amplifier, while imaging focus rewards careful toe-in and setup.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"The Davis Courbet No. 5 successfully combines the dynamics of a large floorstanding speaker with the musicality of an excellent monitor."

— hifitest.de

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100

Reviews portray a lively, natural and harmoniously balanced loudspeaker that combines the punch and scale expected of a floorstander with notably fine musical detail. Its presentation is described as engaging rather than analytical, with strong spatial projection and assured control at both low and high listening levels.

Bass

93/100

Both reviews praise bass that is powerful, dynamic and physically involving, with upper-bass impact and a substantial fundamental range. One reviewer found that a more powerful amplifier brought still sharper low-frequency definition, suggesting the speaker responds well to careful partnering.

Mid

93/100

The midrange is repeatedly described in musical, natural terms, with agile instrument and vocal reproduction. Lite MAGAZIN especially notes a gently warm character that makes vocals and the midband pleasant without sounding artificially sweetened.

Treble

91/100

Reviewers describe the treble as radiant but subtle, retaining presence without becoming detached from the musical whole. Material that could sound sharp through other speakers remained harmonious here, pointing to a refined and forgiving top end.

Soundstage Imaging

93/100

The Courbet N°5 is praised for clearly defined, speaker-detached imaging, with a wide stage and useful depth. Full toe-in produces the most precise image focus, while a straighter orientation opens the presentation further into the room.

Dynamics

95/100

Dynamic expression is a particular strength: hifitest.de calls it incredibly engaging, while Lite MAGAZIN reports that the speakers remain effortlessly controlled through percussive attacks. Reviewers also found the sound convincing at both quiet and loud levels.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

91/100

Lite MAGAZIN describes the Courbet N°5 as attractive, well proportioned and superbly built. The slim three-way cabinet also integrates four drivers in a compact floorstanding form, though the available reviews provide limited detail on internal construction and long-term durability.

Value for Money

91/100

At the stated price of 3,300, both publications explicitly rate price/performance or value for money as very good. The reviews support the view that its combination of forceful bass, refined spatial presentation and carefully finished cabinetry is competitive among similarly priced floorstanders.

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Specifications

Bass reflex
circular port
Nom. power
100 W
Max. power
160 W
Number of ways
3
Number of drivers
4
Sensitivity
90 dB
Sequency range (+/- 3 dB)
45 -25000 Hz
Tweeter
28mm soft dome
Midrange
Kevlar 13 cm
Woofer
2 x 13cm carbon cone
Dimensions (cm)
98 (h) x 16 (l) x 25.5 (depht)
Weight (kg)
18 (one box)
Impedance
4…8 ohms
Cut of frequency
400-4000Hz

Manufacturer's Description — Davis Acoustics

3 way floorstanding speaker

The COURBET N°5 speaker is the thinnest “floorstanding” of this series. It is characterized by the use of 3 drivers of 13 cm of diameter, which makes it possible to obtain an enclosure of 16 cm of width only, for a height of hardly one meter: a perfect proportion to be integrated easily in an interior.


But don’t be fooled by its size, because it can compete with much larger models in terms of sound. This compactness is mainly due to the expertise of DAVIS ACOUSTICS, which was able to integrate suitable drive units in a reduced volume.


Acoustic Excellence

Associated with the best electronics of the market, the COURBET N°5 will transport you in the highest spheres of the High Fidelity. The other frequencies are not neglected, far from it. The presence of Kevlar (for the midrange) and carbon (for the woofers) ensures accurate and varied timbres. The low frequencies are even particularly tasty and nuanced.


TECHNOLOGIES

Soft dome tweeter

The COURBET range uses the same tweeter across all models (TW28CD).


Kevlar Midrange and Carbon Woofers

The other frequencies are far from overlooked. The presence of Kevlar (for the midrange) and carbon (for the woofers) ensures accurate and diverse tonal quality.


A rafined design

The enclosures in the COURBET range are tilted backwards to prevent the formation of internal standing waves.


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  • 110Hz — online and in-store — Kielce, Województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland (website)
  • ALAIN CHOUKROUN — online and in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Art Sonique — France (website)
  • Audio Evolution — online and in-store — Volla, Campania, Italy (website)
  • Audio Tempel — online and in-store — Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands (website)
  • AUDIOPHONICS — in-store — Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (website)
  • BELHIFI — online and in-store — Meise, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
  • Design Audio — in-store — Aix en Provence, Île-de-France, France (website)
  • Elecson KLS — online and in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)

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