Coverage note. Speaker Ranking currently covers 4 Fluid Audio models across powered speakers. These are the products in our database, not a complete list of everything Fluid Audio makes.
What this page covers. The Fluid Audio models ranked here span powered speakers, including Fluid Audio Image 2, Fluid Audio C35BT and Fluid Audio FX50. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
This page lists all 4 Fluid Audio speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
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Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #34 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Fluid Audio C35BT: $139.00 per pair B&H Photo Video $139.00 eBay
Pros: Balanced TRS inputs, Bluetooth, front volume control and a headphone output make this inexpensive pair practical for a basic desktop setup. ASR’s measured -3dB point is about 78Hz, so it covers more upper bass than the shallowest-reaching mini speakers.
Cons: Preference scores of 2.57 standalone and 5.57 with an ideal subwoofer indicate that the limitations are not just missing bass. Listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.555 and sound-power deviation of 0.657 show that response irregularities affect both direct and room-reflected sound. A subwoofer cannot correct those tonal problems, and the small drivers are not a basis for expecting high clean output.
Full Fluid Audio C35BT review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 64W total |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.3H x 4.9W x 5.9D in |
| Drivers | 0.8” silk-dome tweeter, 3.5” composite woofer |
| Enclosure | Powered 2-way, front-ported |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, 3.5mm, balanced TRS |
| Optical Input | No |
| Outputs | Headphone |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.57 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.57 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.52 kg) pair |
| XLR Input | No |
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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #103 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Fluid Audio FX50 V2: $298 per pair Fluid Audio $149 eBay
Older model: the Fluid Audio FX50 (ranked higher, rated 2.8/5). See every Fluid Audio FX50 generation.
Pros: The coaxial geometry and mounting provisions allow flexible physical orientation, while balanced inputs and boundary controls suit a compact studio installation. Bass reaches -3dB around 67Hz in ASR’s selected measurement.
Cons: Scores of 1.80 standalone and 4.42 with an ideal subwoofer indicate poor native tonal accuracy. Listening-window and predicted-room narrow-band deviations are both around 0.80, showing irregular sound for both the listener and room reflections. Coaxial construction does not guarantee smooth dispersion or neutral reproduction, and correction features should not be credited as a proven fix.
Full Fluid Audio FX50 V2 review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 90W each |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.2H x 6.9W x 9.1D in |
| Drivers | 1-inch silk tweeter coaxially mounted in 5-inch paper woofer |
| Enclosure | Active coaxial, front-ported |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-22kHz +/-2dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS and RCA |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.80 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.42 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #71 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Fluid Audio Image 2: $3,798 per pair Fluid Audio $1,899 eBay
Pros: Measured -3dB extension of 38.1Hz gives useful bass reach, while a 2.5dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz supports broadly balanced mids. The active multiway design and DSP tools offer flexibility for a studio installation.
Cons: The 6.80 ideal-subwoofer score places its measured native tonality below the leading monitors. DSP flexibility should not be confused with verified accuracy before adjustment. Full-range headroom, room integration and cabinet placement still need attention in a demanding monitoring system.
Full Fluid Audio Image 2 review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 675W each |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes |
| Dimensions | 14.3H x 9.5W x 13.8D in |
| Drivers | AMT tweeter, 5-inch midrange, dual opposed 8-inch woofers |
| Enclosure | Active sealed 3-way |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz-27kHz +/-2.2dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS, AES/EBU, SPDIF |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB each |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.80 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Discontinued Fluid Audio Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #101 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Fluid Audio FX50: $298 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Fluid Audio FX50 V2, ranked lower, rated 2.7/5, released Jul 2025. See every Fluid Audio FX50 generation.
Pros: A coaxial monitor with a 1” soft dome tweeter at the center of a 5” paper woofer and 90W of bi-amplified class D power, plus XLR, TRS and RCA inputs. Audio Science Review measured bass to 60.1Hz (-3dB). Measured bass extension of 60.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: On-axis response is uneven (1.02dB average deviation) and the listening window spans 5.2dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, for a preference score of 2.15. Replaced by the Fluid Audio FX50 V2. Discontinued.
Full Fluid Audio FX50 review and specifications →
| Released | May 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 90W (50W LF + 40W HF), class D |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 49.3Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 9.2”H x 6.9”W x 9.1”D (234 x 175 x 231 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” paper woofer with coaxial 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.15 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.61 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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