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, at $2,300. The Coda Audio HOPS5 ranks #7, rated 3.8/5, at $1,650, $650 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Alcons Audio VR5 V1 is the deeper-bass option. A compact passive monitor with a ribbon tweeter and very accurate sound for near field and stage monitor use with a subwoofer. 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: A weatherproof passive coaxial speaker with wide coverage, strong output, and a light cabinet for fills and installs. 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, and the $650 saving on the Coda Audio HOPS5 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Alcons Audio VR5 V1 | Coda Audio HOPS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,300 Passive | $1,650 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 |
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