AudioSource AS5C

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.

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AudioSource AS5C
MSRP$50.00
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Inexpensive in-ceiling speaker
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Decent sound quality for the price
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Grill can be spray painted
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Noticeable bass boost when mounted in-ceiling
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Look nice when mounted
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Limited bass response ~70 Hz - consider the step-up models
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  • 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