To build a full range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the older, aging, 5C Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while offering an improved, more linear frequency response. A full year was spent studying all versions & revisions of the famous little 5C Sound Cubes. Research revealed that there were several driver versions released over the years with widely varying frequency response characteristics. We chose the smoothest, most linear, full-range version of those 5C models to use as our testing benchmark. Next we analyzed their response characteristics in an anechoic chamber and proceeded to implement design upgrades. Realizing the importance of replacing a respected "industry-standard reference monitor" we began by replicating its basic size, function, and sonic character.
Specifications:
- 5¼" shielded passive full-range 8 ohm drivers
- 6½" Cube cabinet with multiple coats of "Retro-Cream" high gloss lacquer finish
- Precision-milled, high-rigidity MDF cabinet sides and baffle for low resonance
- Radiused corners and edges reduce edge diffraction for better imaging
- Custom paper cone uses New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for light weight and rigidity
- High-Rigidity die cast Aluminum frame with polished mounting bezel
- Nickel Plated "high-end" binding posts (properly spaced for dual banana plugs)
- Anodized milled Aluminum Terminal Plate
- ¼" soft neoprene pad is recessed into the cabinet base to serve as a non-skid acoustic isolator
- Standard size (⅝" — 27 threading) female microphone stand mount built into the cabinet base
- Frequency Response: 90Hz-17kHz
- Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms
- SPL/Sensitivity: 93db @1w/1 meter
- Recommended power: 10W-200W
- Inputs: 3-way CE rated plastic encased Metal Binding Posts (accepts up to 12 gauge wire, spade lugs, dual banana plugs)
- Cabinet dimensions: 6½" x 6½" x 6½"
- Cabinet weight: 7 lbs., 2 oz. (per speaker)