Fyne Audio F500S is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Fyne Audio. It was released in 2021. It features a Tweeter and x 6" Woofer. Fyne Audio lists the drivers as High: 25 mm magnesium dome compression tweeter. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-34k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Fyne Audio F500S has an MSRP of 1299$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fyne Audio F500S is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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.)
Frequency Response of the Fyne Audio F500S Speaker
Fyne Audio F500S has a Frequency response range of 45-34k Hz and Power Range of 30 - 100 W watts. With a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, F500S delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how F500S's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Fyne Audio F500S?
The crossover frequency of the F500S is set to 1700 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Fyne Audio F500S's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fyne Audio F500S is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Fyne Audio F500S is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Fyne Audio F500S plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fyne Audio F500S need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
F500S features Binding post type connectors.
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Fyne Audio F500S External Dimensions and Weight
Fyne Audio F500S has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.8 x 8 x 12.5inch (325.1 x 203.2 x 317.5mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Fyne Audio F500S is approximately 645.2cm2 / 100.0inch2.
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WeightThe Fyne Audio F500S weighs 8.30kg / 18.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how F500S's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1,500
Cabinet type and Materials
Fyne Audio F500S has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
F500S doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fyne Audio F500S come with a Grille?
F500S comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fyne Audio F500S.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fyne Audio F500S speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fyne Audio F500S