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Fyne Audio F501S

Name: Fyne Audio F501S
Brand: Fyne Audio
SKU: f501s
Rating: 4.6 (4 reviews)

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Bi-Wire Capable

The F501S floorstander features a 150mm (6”) IsoFlare point source driver with a 25mm magnesium dome tweeter for exceptional clarity and precise imaging. Complemented by a dedicated 150mm bass driver, it delivers rich, dynamic sound with excellent transient response. The addition of an integrated patented BassTrax Tractrix Diffuser System ensures uniform 360 degree bass dispersion, minimising room placement issues. Built from high-rigidity MDF and finished in two luxurious real wood veneers or piano gloss black, the F501S combines refined aesthetics with cutting-edge audio technology at class-leading value. Featuring a presence control switch for tailored midrange detail, the F501S brings room-filling performance for both music and home cinema enthusiasts.

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Overall Score 92/100

Deliciously Crispy

The Fyne Audio F501S delivers exceptionally precise stereo imaging and a taut, deep low end thanks to IsoFlare drivers, dual 150mm woofers and a BassTrax diffuser. A tunable presence control plus a 25mm magnesium-dome tweeter yield airy, extended treble and focused midrange, while rigid bracing and premium finishes underline refined build quality and high-end intent.

Pros

Exceptionally precise imaging and wide soundstage driven by IsoFlare geometry and S-Trax/SuperTrax positioning.
Deep, well-controlled bass down to ~36Hz in-room thanks to dual 150mm drivers and BassTrax diffuser.
Coherent, tunable midrange with a +/-3dB presence control for enhanced vocal clarity and tonal balance.
High-rigidity, extensively braced cabinet and premium finish options indicate excellent build and fit–finish.

Cons

Passive-speaker design lacks onboard DSP, streaming or room-correction features that some modern systems expect.
Positioned in a premium price band, which may be a barrier for budget-conscious buyers.

Sound Quality

93/100

Bass

93/100

Dual 150mm bass/mid drivers with downward-firing port and BassTrax diffuser, plus a quoted in-room -6dB point of 36Hz, support deep, well-controlled low end for a mid-size tower. Matches 'mid-tower' band (dual ~6") and sits at the 'excellent' range for that class.

Mid

93/100

150mm IsoFlare bass/mid driver and a crossover at 250Hz/1.7kHz plus a presence control (±3dB, 2.5–5kHz) indicate highly coherent, tunable midrange with strong vocal presence and accurate timbre.

Treble

92/100

25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter with response to 34kHz and IsoFlare waveguide geometry point to extended, refined treble with good detail and controlled presence; presence control enables mild LF–HF balance adjustments without DSP.

Soundstage Imaging

94/100

IsoFlare driver geometry and carefully positioned S-Trax/SuperTrax elements are engineered for focused imaging and wide, layered soundstages; cabinet dimensions and driver layout favour precise stereo imaging and stable phantom images.

Dynamics

92/100

90dB sensitivity with 30–150W recommended amplifier power, rigid braced cabinets and BassTrax porting provide strong micro/macro dynamics and headroom for most systems without obvious compression at moderate to high levels.

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Build Quality

92/100

High-rigidity MDF construction with extensive internal bracing, premium finish options (including Piano Gloss), and solid chassis/driver choices indicate excellent engineering and fit/finish for the price tier.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive tower baseline applied. Presence control for 2.5–5kHz is included, but as a passive speaker no DSP/app/streaming is expected; terminals not specified so no bi-wire adjustment applied.

Value for Money

82/100

At £/€/$2,799 the F501S sit in a premium price band; given the strong measured specs (36Hz in-room, IsoFlare driver, high build quality) they represent solid value for discriminating listeners, though not a budget bargain.