In this review, we will be comparing F502SP and F501SP, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Fyne Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F502SP and Fyne Audio F501SP first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F502SP | Fyne Audio F501SP |
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| Brand | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 | Fyne Audio
United Kingdom · founded 2017 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Woofer | 8" | 6" |
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| Frequency response | 30-34k Hz | 36-34k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 91 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 30- 200 W watts | 30 - 180 W watts |
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| Weight | 30.39kg / 66.9lbs | 21.00kg / 46.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.7" x 13.3" x 15"
1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm | 38.7" x 11.3" x 12.7"
983.0 x 287.0 x 322.6mm |
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What size room are the Fyne Audio F502SP and Fyne Audio F501SP speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both F502SP and F501SP are 3-way speakers.
Fyne Audio F502SPFyne Audio F501SP
Woofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
x 8-inch
|
x 6-inch
|
F502SP features a " Tweeter and x 8" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz. On the other hand, the F501SP features a " Tweeter and x 6" Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz.
Frequency Response
F502SP has a frequency range of 30-34k Hz whereas F501SP has a frequency range of 36-34k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the F502SP can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the F501SP's min frequency of 36Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
F502SP and F501SP have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F502SP sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the F501SP's is at 91 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Fyne Audio F502SP a more sensitive speaker compared to Fyne Audio F501SP, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
F502SP can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas F501SP has a max power handling value of 180 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the F502SP.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
F502SP features Binding post type posts and F501SP has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Fyne Audio F502SP's and Fyne Audio F501SP's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F502SP has external dimensions of 1110.0 x 337.8 x 381.0mm (43.7 x 13.3 x 15inch) whereas Fyne Audio F501SP has external dimensions of 983.0 x 287.0 x 322.6mm (38.7 x 11.3 x 12.7inch).
Fyne Audio F502SP is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 50.8mm wider, 127mm taller and 58.4mm deeper than Fyne Audio F501SP.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Fyne Audio F502SP needs about 39% more floor or shelf area. Fyne Audio F502SP is 58mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Fyne Audio F502SP is 127mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Fyne Audio F502SP is approximately 1287.0cm2 / 199.5inch2 and base area of the Fyne Audio F501SP is approximately 925.9cm2 / 143.5inch2. The F502SP requires 39% more surface area than the F501SP which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Fyne Audio F502SP weighs 30.39kg / 66.9lbs and the Fyne Audio F501SP weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs. This makes the F502SP 45% heavier than the F501SP.
Here is a comparison of how F502SP and F501SP's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
180 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
92 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
36 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
983mm
vs
1110mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
925cm2
vs
1287cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
4799USD
vs
6249USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio F502SP |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
Fyne Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
30- 200 W watts |
30 - 180 W watts |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
91 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
30-34k Hz |
36-34k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
|
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
250 Hz, 1700 Hz |
250 Hz, 1700 Hz |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1110.0mm (43.7") |
983.0mm (38.7") |
| Width |
337.8mm (13.3") |
287.0mm (11.3") |
| Depth |
381.0mm (15") |
322.6mm (12.7") |
| Weight |
30.39kg (66.9lbs) |
21.00kg (46.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
|
| Labor Warranty |
|
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Both are Fyne Audio, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | A | Fyne Audio F502SP digs deeper - 30Hz against 36Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 91dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (200W vs 180W). |
| Size | depends | Fyne Audio F501SP is easier to place; Fyne Audio F502SP is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | B | Fyne Audio F501SP is cheaper - $4,799 against $6,249, about 23% less. |
A Fyne Audio F502SP B Fyne Audio F501SP
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: Fyne Audio F502SP measures better, Fyne Audio F501SP costs about about 30% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 36Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Fyne Audio F501SP much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio F502SP the better fit for a large room and a very large room, and Fyne Audio F501SP for a small room and a mid-size room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.