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C5A Vintage-Style 30W Active Full-Range Reference Studio Monitor

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Overview

Small, bookshelf speakers for a second opinion.

The AURATONE C5A full-range reference studio monitor lets you hear what your mixes will sound like on real-world systems such as car stereos, computers, televisions, and other bass-challenged systems. The 6.5" cube contains its own dedicated 30-watt Class-D power amp and a specially designed 5-1/4" full-range speaker for crystal-clear audio reproduction. Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs, as well as unbalanced RCA connections are provided for maximum versatility,
and the enclosure is magnetically shielded so it won’t disrupt your computer video monitors.

Class-D—Massive Power, Perfect Sound
Thanks to our revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology, we are able to provide you with enormous power and incredible sonic performance in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable and lightweight package. Class-D amplification makes all the difference, offering the ultimate in energy efficiency—and eliminating the need for heavy power supplies and massive heat sinks. This amazing technology makes it possible to design and build extremely-powerful products that are significantly lighter in weight than their traditional counterparts, while using less energy and protecting the environment.

Custom-Engineered Transducers
Powerful amplifiers coupled with state-of-the-art technology sure sounds impressive–but what about the part of the system you actually hear? We never cut corners on our transducers, and we never just pull what we have off the shelf. Our transducers are designed specifically for each application–it’s what sets us apart from the competition. When you buy a AURATONE C5A active monitor, you can rest assured the 5.25" full-range transducer inside has been engineered to perform flawlessly with every other element for truly professional results. As a result, the C5A provides ruler-flat frequency response from 150Hz–15kHz, with tight and accurate low end, articulately detailed mids and crystal-clear highs.

Beauty More Than Skin Deep
An homage to the legendary AURATONE 5C loudspeaker, the C5A is constructed of precision-0milled, high-rigidity MDF for extremely low-resonance performance and sports a classic woodgrain laminate, allowing this little dynamo to fit into virtually any studio décor. A neoprene pad is included for superior acoustic isolation when your C5A is placed on a desktop, or the enclosure can be mounted on a mic stand via the built-in 5/8" adapter. Discover what world-class studio and mastering engineers have known for decades–the only way to get the TRUTH about your mix is to hear it through a pair of these pint-sized beauties. AURATONE C5A active studio monitors are the perfect complement to your current monitoring system. Visit your authorized AURATONE dealer–or order yours online today.

Features

  • Vintage-style studio monitor modeled after a famous model from the '70s
  • High-end 30-watt Class-D amplifier built-in to perfectly match the speaker’s performance
  • Full-range 5-1/4" speaker with special diaphragm and deformation-resistant chassis
  • Homogeneous dispersion pattern due to singular small-diaphragm full-range driver configuration

Hear how your music sounds in real-world environments.

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