Pro-ject Audio Systems - USA Speaker Box 5 S2
The Speaker Box 5 S2 brings crystal-clear treble, full-bodied midrange and remarkably tight, punchy bass to compact hi-fi systems. Its silk-dome tweeter and fibreglass woofer create a clean, musically substantial presentation that feels far bigger than its enclosure. THE AUDIO TAILOR highlights its precision and satisfying low-end control, making it an engaging choice for desktop, nearfield and small-room listening.
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Sound Quality
87/100
Build Quality
82/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Crystal-clear, precise treble from the 25 mm silk-dome tweeter.
Full-bodied midrange gives vocals and instruments satisfying substance.
Surprisingly punchy, tight bass for a compact bookshelf speaker.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
The available review portrays a lively, clean and full-bodied small stand-mount, with particularly strong comments on midrange presence, crisp treble and bass punch. Imaging and dynamic headroom are not meaningfully discussed, so prospective buyers should seek further auditioning evidence for those qualities.
Bass
90/100
The reviewer calls the bass surprisingly punchy and tight for a speaker of this size. Its 130 mm woofer and compact cabinet naturally suggest limited deep-bass reach versus larger speakers, but the reported control and impact are especially encouraging for a 5-inch-class design.
Mid
91/100
The review specifically describes the midrange as full-bodied, pointing to a satisfying sense of weight and substance through vocals and instruments. There is no reported tonal discontinuity or thinness in the handover between the woofer and tweeter.
Treble
91/100
The silk-dome tweeter is praised for crystal-clear highs with impressive precision. The available comments suggest an open, detailed presentation rather than a dull or congested top end, though they do not explore long-session brightness or recording sensitivity.
Soundstage Imaging
80/100
The review does not provide useful detail on soundstage width, depth, image focus or how readily the speakers disappear in a room. Buyers prioritising expansive imaging should audition them with careful stand placement and toe-in.
Dynamics
80/100
Punchy bass hints at good rhythmic energy, but the review offers little direct evidence about microdynamic nuance, loud-scale swings or composure at higher volume. Their compact format and 88 dB sensitivity make amplifier and room matching worth considering.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
82/100
The published material identifies a 25 mm silk-dome tweeter and 130 mm fibreglass woofer, but provides little direct assessment of cabinet rigidity, finish execution, terminals or crossover parts. Reviewers say little about long-term construction quality.
Value for Money
85/100
No current price is supplied, and the available review does not directly compare the Speaker Box 5 S2 with competing models or assess its value. Its reported sound is clearly positive, but shoppers should compare local pricing against similarly sized passive stand-mounts before deciding.
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Specifications
- Sensitivity (1W/1m)
- 88 dB
- Recommended amplifier power
- 10 to 150 Watts
- Tweeter
- 25 mm Ø silk-dome Neodynium magnet
- Woofer
- 130 mm Ø fiberglass cone
- Frequency response
- 55 Hz - 20 kHz
- Nominal impedance
- 8 Ohms
- Dimensions W x H x D
- 160 x 271 x 215 mm
- Weight
- 4.9 kg
- Wooden finishes
- Walnut Eucalyptus Satin Black Satin White Satin Yellow Satin Green Satin Blue Satin Red
Manufacturer's Description — Pro-ject Audio Systems - USA
Compact 2-way monitor speaker
Reference bookshelf speakers made in Europe!
The Speaker Box 5 S2 is characterized by its spacious and detailed sound. A 25 mm silk dome tweeter delivers cristal clear highs, the 130 mm fiberglass cone gives full-bodied and lush mids as well as punchy and tight bass.
The noble wooden chassis come in two high quality wooden (walnut and eucalyptus) and six satin painted (black, white, yellow, green, red & blue) finishes. The Speaker Box 5 S2 is manufactured only with the highest quality materials and to 100% in Europe. Only high quality materials were used when Speaker Box 5 S2 was created. A very special, restistant and ecofriendly glue has been used to hold the cabinet together and to avoid any leakage.
The recommended amplifier power is rated between 10 – 150 watt RMS, where it applies as for every speaker: the higher the power of an amplifier the less distortion can be found at lower volumes. Amplifiers with less power are driven to their limits faster at lower volumes, while having more distortion when reaching their peak, this can harm any loudspeaker!
Scope of delivery:
- 2x Speaker Box 5 S2
- 2x speaker grill black
Features
- Audiophile bass-reflex design
- Sophisticated internal bracing
- Ultra stiff non resonating MDF cabinet
- Audiophile direct-wired crossover - no PCB!
- Lead free solder
- Ecofriendly glue from Kleiberit
- Finishes in 8 options
- Acoustically transparent front cover with magnetic attachment
- Gold-plated speaker terminal (single-wired)
- Handmade in Europe
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