THE PS AUDIO ASPEN FR5 LOUDSPEAKER IS THEIR NEW STAND-MOUNT

PS Audio has officially announced the introduction of the PS Audio aspen FR5 loudspeaker, a stand-mounted speaker that is the smallest in the aspen series models.

The PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker was first seen and heard at AXPONA 2024. It will be available to buy in August.

PS AUDIO ASPEN FR5 LOUDSPEAKER

The new FR5 features a custom-designed PS Audio push-pull planar magnetic high-frequency driver, complemented by a newly-designed midrange/woofer, and a high-excursion passive radiator. Available in satin black or satin white with optional matching stands.

“The FR5 was designed to bring the same level of uncompromising sound quality as all aspen Series speakers into any listening environment and is ideal for living spaces where floorstanding speakers can’t be used. Although it’s small, the FR5 delivers powerful and dynamic sound with extended bass, and will play surprisingly loud even in larger rooms.”

Paul McGowan, PS Audio

DRIVERS

The FR5 measures 14.5 inches high by 8 inches wide by 13 inches deep (28.25 inches high with optional stands). The drivers in the FR5 are purpose-designed by PS Audio and are tuned for optimum performance in a two-way stand-mount configuration. The 2.5-inch planar magnetic ribbon tweeter is the same unit used in all aspen Series loudspeakers. It utilizes a symmetrical push-pull design with a high-strength magnet and a diaphragm made from Teonex film.

 The aspen FR5 features a newly-designed 6.5-inch cast frame midrange/woofer made from Curv woven polypropylene, a material that is drawn into thin monofilaments and woven and reinforced using a proprietary process. The high-excursion driver employs a split-gap magnet structure with dual Faraday rings and a custom suspension. It’s augmented by a rear-firing 6 by 9-inch passive radiator to achieve in-room low-frequency extension down to 30 Hz. Both FR5 drivers are mounted on a thermoset resin front baffle that adds rigidity and minimizes diffraction effects.

ENCLOSURE TECH

PS Audio’s aspen FR5 utilizes a new enclosure technology, with viscoelastic damping sheets between the bracing and cabinet side walls, and around the woofer, this minimizes unwanted enclosure vibrations. The crossover uses air-core inductors, metallized poly capacitors, and wirewound resistors.

STANDS

The FR5’s simple, elegant design is complemented by its optional matching stand, which has an integrated wire management system and can be mass-loaded. The FR5 comes with magnetically detachable grilles.

PS AUDIO ASPEN FR5 LOUDSPEAKER SPECS

Enclosure type: sealed

High-frequency transducer: 2.5-inch planar magnetic ribbon tweeter with Teonex diaphragm

Midrange/low-frequency transducer: 6.5-inch cast-frame, Curv woven polypropylene, split-gap magnet structure with dual copper Faraday rings

Passive radiator: 6 by 9-inch rear-firing

Thermoset resin fiberglass-composite woofer baffle

Magnetically-attached grille

Custom crossover with premium metallized poly capacitors, air-core inductors and wirewound resistors

Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 20 kHz (- 6 dB, half-space; 30 Hz – 6 dB in-room)

Crossover Frequency: 1,750 Hz

Sensitivity: 83.5 dB

Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms (5.6 ohms minimum)

Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 – 150 watts

Dimensions: 14.5 x 8 x 13 inches (speaker only), optional stand, 28.25 x 11.75 x 14 inches

Weight: speaker, 26.6 lbs. (12.1 kg), stand, 13.7 lbs. (6.2 kg)

PS AUDIO ASPEN FR5 LOUDSPEAKER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The aspen FR5 will be available in August 2024 at a suggested retail price of US $3,499 per pair. The optional stands will be available at US $500 per pair.

HiFi PiG Says: Great to see the PS Audio aspen FR speakers available to a wider audience in a more compact and affordable form.