Short answer: the Alcons Audio VR5 V1. It ranks #3 of 39 compact 5 to 6.5-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5); the Coda Audio HOPS5 ranks #7 (rated 3.8/5).
The Alcons Audio VR5 V1 is the deeper-bass option. High-quality vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 4.04 standalone and 7.06 with an ideal subwoofer, and predicted in-room smoothness is 0.73. Its bass reaches about 80Hz before falling 3dB, against 90Hz for the Coda Audio HOPS5. Watch for: Bass reaches only about 80Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.408, so a subwoofer is needed for music.
What the Coda Audio HOPS5 does well: High-quality vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 3.60 standalone and 6.80 with an ideal subwoofer, and predicted in-room smoothness is a good 0.774. The tradeoff: Bass reaches only about 90Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.478, so it sounds thin and slightly uneven without a subwoofer.
Buy the Alcons Audio VR5 V1. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Coda Audio HOPS5.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Alcons Audio VR5 V1 | Coda Audio HOPS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #3 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers | #7 of 39 in Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| Rigging | 5 x M10 mounting points | 2 x M6, 2 x M8, 2 x M10 fixing points |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way compact monitor | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 5” mid-bass with Active Coil, RBN202 pro-ribbon | Double 5” coaxial system |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (500W peak input to the ribbon section) | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 300W AES handling rating |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 | 3.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.06 | 6.80 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | - | 300W AES (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | - | 100° x 100° |
| IP Rating | - | IP54 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Alcons Audio VR5 V1 (measured by the manufacturer) and Coda Audio HOPS5 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Alcons Audio VR5 V1 Passive eBay
Same family: the Alcons Audio VR8 (larger model, estimated 3.9/5) and the Alcons Audio VR12 (larger model, estimated 4/5).
Pros: High-quality vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 4.04 standalone and 7.06 with an ideal subwoofer, and predicted in-room smoothness is 0.73. The pro-ribbon high-frequency driver stays linear at any level, and the compact cabinet suits near-field and stage monitor duty. Measured bass extension of 80Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 80Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.408, so a subwoofer is needed for music. It is passive and priced by dealers well above ordinary compact monitors.
Full Alcons Audio VR5 V1 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (500W peak input to the ribbon section) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way compact monitor |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 5” mid-bass with Active Coil, RBN202 pro-ribbon |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 5 x M10 mounting points |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.06 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Coda Audio HOPS5 Passive eBay
Same family: the Coda Audio HOPS8 (larger model, rated 3.7/5) and the Coda Audio HOPS12i-Pro (larger model, estimated 3/5). See every Coda Audio HOPS generation.
Pros: High-quality vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 3.60 standalone and 6.80 with an ideal subwoofer, and predicted in-room smoothness is a good 0.774. The IP54 rated 6.4kg cabinet has wide 100° x 100° coverage and reaches 124dB. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 90Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.478, so it sounds thin and slightly uneven without a subwoofer. It is passive and needs an external amplifier and processor.
Full Coda Audio HOPS5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 300W AES handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 100° x 100° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | Double 5” coaxial system |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 300W AES (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 2 x M6, 2 x M8, 2 x M10 fixing points |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.80 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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