{"product_id":"argonaudiofenrisa5esche","title":"Argon Audio Fenris A5 Active Speakers, Ash (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Argon Audio Fenris A5 is an active bookshelf speaker with a 5.25-inch woofer\/midrange, housing amplifiers, converters and connections for TV, turntable and Bluetooth in two cabinets. The Ash finish shows visible grain and is the most homely of the three variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Fenris A5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger woofer\/midrange is the real difference to the A4: more cone area, more air moved, a frequency response down to 47 Hertz instead of 52. In practice that doesn't mean \"louder\" but \"calmer\" – the A5 stays composed at room volume plus a bit more, where the smaller model starts to sound strained. The electronics are the same on both: 50 watts Class D per speaker to the bass, 25 watts to the tweeter, separated by a digital crossover in the DSP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect and go: HDMI ARC links the TV, the optical and RCA inputs take care of everything else, and the phono MM input brings in the turntable with no intermediate stage. Bluetooth 5.0 takes over when speed matters. The pre-out keeps the door open for a subwoofer. No recurring costs arise – vinyl, TV sound and the music on your hard drive need no subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Fenris A5 in Ash suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: for a desk, the A5 is too much – the A4 is enough there. If you expect WiFi streaming with Spotify Connect, AirPlay or multiroom, go for the Forte WiFi series, because wirelessly the A5 can only do Bluetooth. Its home is the real living room: as a stereo system, as a sound solution for the TV and as a vinyl end point, with no amplifier taking up shelf space. The Ash veneer suits wood and textiles better than high gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5 packs a complete system into two compact cabinets – and makes remarkably little fuss about it. HIFI.DE scored it 8.3 out of 10 in testing (2022). A4 or A5, close to the wall or freestanding, with or without a subwoofer: just ask us, we know the pitfalls. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active 2-way bookshelf speaker, bass reflex (stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-channel Class D – 2 × 50 W (woofer\/midrange) + 2 × 25 W (tweeter), 75 W per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSP with digital, active crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75″ soft dome (neodymium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoofer\/midrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25″ paper cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47–22,000 Hz (± 6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0, SBC (no aptX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI ARC, optical (max. 24 bit\/48 kHz), RCA, phono MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-out \/ subwoofer (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 V \/ 0.5 A charging port, no audio playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDF, magnetic front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e auto on\/standby, automatic input selection, dimmable LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 28 × 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2 kg (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker pair, magnetic front panels, remote control with batteries, power cable, speaker cable (3 m), isolation feet, quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an amplifier for the Fenris A5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The amplifiers are built in, which is why it's called an active speaker. You connect a TV, turntable, computer or phone directly. All you need is the power cable and the included cable between the two speakers – a separate amplifier or AV receiver is entirely unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Fenris A5's bass go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown to 47 Hertz (± 6 dB) according to the manufacturer – solid depth for a 5.25-inch driver that carries most living rooms without a subwoofer. If you need more foundation for film sound or electronic music, add an active subwoofer via the pre-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Fenris A5 in Ash sound the same as the lacquered versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, identical in sound. Cabinet, drivers and electronics are the same in Ash, Black and White – only the surface differs. Ash shows a visible wood structure and feels calmer in rooms with wooden furniture, while the lacquered finishes come across as more technical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Fenris A5 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a short, honest decision aid often helps more than any product page: A4 or A5, close to the wall or freestanding, with or without a subwoofer – tailored to your room. Plus an experienced, well-practised team, our own technician for support and advice without sales pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5 enjoys good source material: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e at the phono jack, a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e for the low-end foundation – or a look through the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/argon-audio\"\u003eArgon Audio world\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989481025872,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/argon-audio-fenris-a5-aktivlautsprecher-esche-stereopaar.jpg?v=1785425687","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/argonaudiofenrisa5esche","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}