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AudioSource AS5C are value-priced ceiling speakers with a 5.25" polypropylene mid-range driver and a 0.75" silk dome tweeter. They are the entry-level speakers in the ASxC line priced at $50 / pair, with step-up models AS6C and AS8C featuring 6.5" and 8" mid-range drivers, and priced at around $65 / pair and $85 / pair respectively. The frequency response of the AS5C is limited by it's small speaker size and bottoms out at 70 Hz @ 3 dB roll-off. They are suitable for a receiver or amplifier with 25 - 100 Watts per channel of output power. AudioSource is a speaker manufacturer specialized in home automation out of Portland, Oregon whose parent company Rodin Audio also owns Phoenix Gold and Carver USA.
MSRP $50.00
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Features
- value-priced in-ceiling speaker, sold in pairs
- mid-range: 5.25" polypropylene
- tweeter: 0.75" silk dome tweeter
- suitable power: 25 - 100 Watts
- frequency response: 70Hz - 22kHz +/- 3 dB
- cut-out diameter: 5 5/8" (203 mm)
- butyl rubber surround
- dog-leg mounting system
- spray-paintable frame and grill
- price: $50 / pair
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Pros
- Inexpensive in-ceiling speaker
- Decent sound quality for the price
- Grill can be spray painted
- Noticeable bass boost when mounted in-ceiling
- Look nice when mounted
Cons
- Limited bass response ~70 Hz - consider the step-up models
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AS, 5, C, AS5, 5C, AS5C