The Alcons Audio VR5 V1 is rated 4/5 for sound quality, #3 of 39 Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Alcons Audio
#3 Alcons Audio VR5 V1: $2,300 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: A compact passive monitor with a ribbon tweeter and very accurate sound for near field and stage monitor use with a subwoofer. 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.
| 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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