Revival Audio ATALANTE 5
The ATALANTE 5 combines deep, textured bass from its 12-inch woofer with a natural, full-bodied midrange and spacious, layered imaging. SoundStage Solo admired its clean, musical presentation and separation, while The Ear highlighted its scale, dynamics, and controlled low-end authority.
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Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
92/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
Deep, powerful bass remains textured, rhythmic, and well controlled rather than one-note.
Clear, natural midrange and smooth treble deliver substantial detail without habitual glare or fatigue.
Large, dimensional soundstage with convincing instrument separation and strong dynamic scale.
Cons
Its generous bass and substantial physical footprint demand a larger room and careful distance from walls.
Mid-bass can mask some lower-mid detail at higher volumes, particularly with less sympathetic placement.
Some systems may reveal a slightly strong presence region or less sharply focused imaging than controlled-directivity designs.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers find the Atalante 5 unusually complete-sounding: large-scale and powerful, yet clean, detailed, and easy to listen to over long sessions. Its strongest qualities are deep, textured bass, a natural and substantial midrange, and a broad, dimensional presentation, although setup, room size, and system matching can affect the balance.
Bass
95/100
The 12-inch woofer earns repeated praise for deep extension, room-pressurizing scale, and an uncommon combination of power, speed, texture, and pitch definition. The Ear calls bass depth, power, and control a highlight, while Hifi Pig found it capable of both wall-rattling electronic music and articulate acoustic bass; however, Tech Reviews cautions that it can overwhelm a small room, and Erin’s measurements suggest the lowest octave is not delivered with the same authority.
Mid
93/100
Vocals and instruments are widely described as clear, natural, full-bodied, and richly detailed, with excellent tonal differentiation and strong presence. Tech Reviews heard no obvious coloration, while SoundStage Solo praised the speaker's realism and diction; Hifi Pig noted a slight upper-mid compression against far pricier references, and Erin found the lower midrange could be masked by the mid-bass at louder levels.
Treble
91/100
Most listening reports describe the treble as detailed, extended, smooth, and free of fatigue, with shimmer and air rather than aggressive edge. Jay’s Iyagi particularly liked its soft, refined presentation and extension, though The Ear heard a slightly strong presence region in its room and Erin occasionally encountered glare or shoutiness.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Professional reviews consistently praise a wide, deep, high, and well-layered stage, with convincing separation and stable placement of performers. SoundStage Solo found image focus and spatial control exceptional, while Tech Reviews heard major gains in choir separation and orchestral scale; Erin’s assessment was less enthusiastic, finding images somewhat less tightly focused in his setup.
Dynamics
91/100
The Atalante 5 is frequently described as lively, energetic, and highly capable at realistic volume, with especially strong large-scale power and fast bass response. Hifi Pig found it exuberantly dynamic and SoundStage Solo was impressed by its sheer energy, although Tech Reviews reported difficulty on some dynamic passages and Erin observed more compression at the extreme top end.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Reviews describe a substantial 33kg cabinet with attractive real-walnut veneer, strong finish quality, magnetic grilles, and a distinctive retro-inspired presentation. Tech Reviews praises the French craftsmanship and quality crossover parts, while The Ear considers the speakers especially well built and finished for their asking price.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly $5,000 or €4,490/£4,490, reviewers generally consider the Atalante 5 a compelling offering among similarly priced premium floorstanders. Hifi Pig calls it “a lot of speaker for your money,” Tech Reviews says it competes with established rivals in the same price class, and Jay’s Iyagi considers it worth every penny; the direct-sale model, home trial, and 10-year warranty add further reassurance.
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Specifications
- Type
- 3-way loudspeaker
- Drivers
- 1 1/8” (28mm) soft-dome tweeter equipped with Revival Audio ARID (Anti Reflection Inner Dome) patented technology with a large back chamber and low resonance frequency of 520Hz 3” (75mm) soft-dome mid-range equipped with ARID+ patent technology 12” (30cm) BSC (Basalt Sandwich Construction) woofer
- Frequency Response (+/-3db)
- 28Hz – 22kHz (-3dB)
- Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
- 89dB/2.83V/ 1 metre
- Nominal Impedance
- 4 ohms
- Minimum Impedance
- 3.2 ohms at 110Hz
- Crossover Frequency
- 450Hz and 3.5kHz
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- Power handling: 200 watts. Starting from 30-50 watts.
- Recommended Room Size
- 30 to 60m2
- Dimensions (H*W*D)
- 710 mm x 420 mm x 355 mm
- Net Weight
- 33 kg. (72.75 lbs.)
Manufacturer's Description — Revival Audio
ATALANTE 5
Overwhelming Performance, Every Detail
Experience the power and precision of the ATALANTE 5, the pinnacle of the ATALANTE series. With nearly four decades of expertise behind its design, this award-winning loudspeaker is crafted in France and represents the Next-Level in sound engineering.
Join us and discover the magic of listening with the ATALANTE 5!
DESIGN STORIES
We believe: Sound is an Art, on top of its scientific nature.
A Revival Audio product = An Art Piece of Sound.
The collaboration with the A+A COOREN DESIGN STUDIO
(Le French Design 100 Award French designers based in Paris) made this belief become a reality.
The French-Japanese fusion brings unique elegance to ATALANTE with its retro style.
Your eyes will be firstly caught by the unique belt & knot design, with laser-etched Revival Audio logo.
The hand-picked walnut veneer, and the 2-piece grill definitely make it a piece of art.
KEY FEATURES
ATALANTE 5, is a 3-way model equipped with the 28mm soft-dome tweeter, 75mm mid-range driver, and its built-in Revival Audio ARID+ (Anti Reflection Inner Dome) patented technology, that can absorb 95+% of resonance in the chamber.
Moreover, the first-ever in High-End BSC (Basalt Sandwich Construction) 12” woofer is the best balance found between rigidity and light-weight, with its great damping construction, provides fast and smooth responses with tight bass dynamics.
ATALANTE 5 has everything you need: Sophisticated high frequencies, sweet mid-tone and impressive bass dynamics.
RASC™ 28mm Tweeter
Detailed Restitution,
Beyond Expectations
Daniel Emonts pushes the standard to an extraordinary level and proudly presents our 28mm (1 1/8”) soft-dome RASC tweeter with various unique technologies inside.
RASC™ 75mm Midrange
Perfect Balance
The 75mm soft-dome midrange driver from Daniel’s hand definitely achieves the next-level performance never seen in its range. In fact, it could be one of the best midranges in Hi-End among all ranges.
12-inch BSC™ Woofer
First Ever in Hi-End.
BSC, Basalt Sandwich Construction, is the first in Hi-End innovation, made from lava stone.
ARID+ Patented Technology
Edging Innovation, From Outstanding to Extraordinary
ARID+, stands for Anti Resonance Inner Dome, is a Revival Audio patented technology.
Check all the benefits here!
Outperforming Large Size Ferrite Magnet
It is Large!
The “horse power” of an engine, for a driver, is the magnet system.
At Revival Audio, we chose ferrite magnets, not only because it is eco-friendly, but it also offers a real balanced output.
Crossover Design
Straight to the point
Tuned by hand, we use as few components as possible, but all that are needed.
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