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Final Audio Model 5 hybrid
Combining the aesthetics of sight and sound the model 5 creates a transparent open sound experience that will please all of your senses when listening to your favourite tunes.
Technology
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Final electrostatic loudspeakers have significantly lower distortion than conventional motor-driven cones and domes. The combination of low mass, high speed, and instant acceleration and deceleration, reproduces the audio signal as close to perfect as any speaker ever has.
Inspiring design
It seems that the audio industry trade press and the Society of Industrial Designers think these speakers are pretty cool stuff. We think you will too.
Dutch Design and Manufacture
Final is founded in 1989 and made in The Netherlands by a dedicated group of physicists and engineers who also happen to be music lovers and home theatre fanatics.
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The Model 5 hybrid leads with striking transparency, serving a razor‑sharp, vocal-forward midrange and an airy, expansive soundstage. Its dipole electrostatic panel creates wide imaging while the dedicated woofer keeps bass controlled and musical; reviewers such as Alpha Audio note the clarity and suggest the active option for tighter low-end control.
Pros
- Extremely transparent midrange and vocal clarity driven by the electrostatic panel.
- Wide, airy dipole imaging and precise soundstage presentation that enhances spatial cues.
- High-quality construction (PMMA stators, Teonex diaphragm, custom components) for durable, stable performance.
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Cons
- Bass extension is limited to around 45 Hz (+/−3 dB) — controlled and musical but not deep-reference.
- Room and placement sensitivity; reviewers recommend the active/nCore option or adjustable bass to achieve coherent low-frequency control.
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
84/100
Hybrid uses a single long-stroke woofer in a semi-closed enclosure with a reported low-frequency limit of ~45 Hz (+/-3 dB). Reviewers note room/placement sensitivity and recommend adjustable bass or a sub for certain rooms, so bass is controlled and musical but not deep-reference.
Mid
94/100
Electrostatic panel yields extremely transparent, crystal-clear midrange and vocal presence according to the review; panel handles mid frequencies with very high resolution and coherence with the woofer.
Treble
92/100
Panel highs are described as very transparent and detailed without reported harshness; narrow horizontal dispersion (20°) suggests a focused, refined treble presentation.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Being a dipole panel, the speakers radiate forward and backward for a distinctive, wide and airy presentation. Review highlights the different, spacious dipole presentation and imaging character.
Dynamics
90/100
Electrostatic panel delivers excellent transient clarity and a loose, transparent feel; reviewers recommend the active/nCore option for improved control and headroom, implying strong but not unlimited slam in passive form.
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Build Quality
92/100
Construction uses PMMA stators, Teonex diaphragm with ITO coating and custom components (C-core transformer, polypropylene caps, air coils). Materials and engineering choices are described as high-quality and stable.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Review mentions passive crossover (~400 Hz) and an optional active nCore implementation; no bi-wire/extra hardware cited.
Value for Money
80/100
Price not provided in materials and reviewers focus on sonic qualities rather than price-to-performance. Without explicit pricing or value statements, a conservative mid-high value score is used.
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