Fyne Audio F5E is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Fyne Audio. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
HF: 19 mm titanium dome compression tweeter LF: 1 x 125 mm IsoFlare™, multi-fiber bass / mid with
Fyne Audio F5E has an MSRP of 699$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fyne Audio F5E 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Fyne Audio F5E Speaker
Fyne Audio F5E has a Frequency response range of at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of Hz, F5E delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how F5E'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 F5E?
The crossover frequency of the F5E is set to 1800 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 F5E's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fyne Audio F5E is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Fyne Audio F5E is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
F5E features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Fyne Audio F5E External Dimensions and Weight
Fyne Audio F5E has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.6 x 6.9 x 9inch (269.2 x 175.3 x 228.6mm ).
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 F5E is approximately 400.7cm2 / 62.1inch2.
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Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $750
Cabinet type and Materials
Fyne Audio F5E 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
F5E doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Fyne Audio F5E come with a Grille?
F5E 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 F5E.
- 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 F5E speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fyne Audio F5E