Argon Audio Forus 5 Wall Speaker, Black (Pair)

The Argon Audio Forus 5 Wall is a passive 2-way wall speaker with a 5-inch mid-woofer, a 0.75-inch soft dome and a bass reflex enclosure, mounted directly on the wall via an integrated keyhole hanger. At 13 centimetres deep, it needs no floor space – just a good screw. In Black, it practically vanishes against dark walls and next to the TV.

Why the Forus 5 Wall?

A flat speaker has a fundamental problem: cabinet volume makes bass, and depth is exactly what it doesn't have. Argon solves this through area instead of depth – 29.7 × 42 centimetres of front baffle at only 13 centimetres of cabinet depth. The result: a 50 Hz lower cutoff frequency, deeper than the freestanding Forus 5 at 55 Hz. The 5-inch cone and the 0.75-inch tweeter cross over at 2,700 Hz.

What you get

Two speakers with magnetically attached front grilles and gold-plated terminals. The hanger is built into the cabinet, so there's no bulky bracket in the way: one screw per speaker, hang it, done – vertically or horizontally, depending on whether they go next to or below the TV. Any amplifier or AV receiver you like can drive it.

Who is the Forus 5 Wall suited for – and who isn't it for?

Straight talk: don't underestimate the size. At 42 centimetres tall and nearly 30 centimetres wide, this isn't a discreet little picture frame, it's a visible object on the wall – measure first. It's also passive, so an amplifier belongs in front of it. And if you already have room on the sideboard, the freestanding Forus 5 is the more affordable route. But if you need sound without floor space – a living room with wall mounting, surround channels in a home cinema – you'll find a surprisingly grown-up solution here.

Our verdict

The Forus 5 Wall gets more out of 13 centimetres of depth than you'd expect from a wall speaker – because it simply makes up the missing depth in area. Compared with the smaller Forus 4 Wall, it's 5 instead of 4 inches of cone and 50 instead of 60 Hz lower cutoff; that's the whole difference, and it's an audible one. Stereo or surround, which amplifier, what mounting height: we're happy to plan that with you. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls).

Technical data

• Type: Passive 2-way wall speaker (on-wall), bass reflex (rear port)
• Tweeter: 0.75″ soft dome with neodymium magnet
• Woofer/midrange: 5″ paper/fibre cone
• Frequency range: 50–20,000 Hz (−3 dB)
• Impedance: 4 Ω
• Sensitivity: 85 dB
• Crossover frequency: 2,700 Hz
• Connection: single-wire, gold-plated terminals
• Mounting: integrated keyhole hanger, vertical or horizontal, one screw per speaker
• Cabinet: MDF, magnetically attached front grille
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 29.7 × 42 × 13 cm
• Weight: 5.65 kg per speaker
• Finish: Black
• Sales unit: Pair (2 speakers)
• Included: 2 speakers, magnetic front grilles

Frequently asked questions

How is the Forus 5 Wall mounted on the wall?

Via an integrated keyhole hanger on the back. A single screw in the wall is enough, and the speaker hangs on it. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally. With drywall or brick, please choose the right anchor – each speaker hangs 5.65 kg on the wall.

Is the Forus 5 Wall active or passive?

Passive. It needs an amplifier or AV receiver with normal speaker terminals; it has no amplifier or streaming module of its own. In return, it combines freely with the electronics you already have and later integrates easily into a larger home cinema.

Does the Forus 5 Wall have the same drivers as the Forus 5?

No. The Forus 5 Wall uses a 5-inch mid-woofer and a 0.75-inch soft dome, while the Forus 5 bookshelf speaker uses 5.25 inches and a 1-inch tweeter. The Wall even reaches a bit deeper at 50 Hz. Same family, its own tuning.

Can I use the Forus 5 Wall in a home cinema?

Yes. It works as a front or surround speaker in 5.1 and 7.1 setups and matches the other Forus models like the Forus Center. At 4 ohms and 85 dB, the AV receiver should have some headroom in reserve, especially when several channels are driven at once.

Why buy the Forus 5 Wall from HD Zürisee?

Because wall mounting raises questions that are rarely answered online: wall construction, height, cable routing, matching within the set. That's exactly where our experienced team steps in – with honest assessment, our own in-house technician and help that doesn't stop after the purchase.

Goes well with

For a cohesive set: an amplifier or AV receiver to drive it, a centre speaker for home cinema, suitable cable for the wall run – or a browse through the whole Argon Audio world.