| "Anyone wishing to get the most musical enjoyment for their money from a speaker that does bass and doesn't need a stand should do their utmost to try out the R5. It has the best communication skills we've heard from a sub thousand pound speaker in a long time." Jason Kennedy, AVReview
The R5 is an exceptional loudspeaker. Using a dynamic three driver set up it offers extraordinary accurate low frequency and very even, and extended high quality treble performance. It is precisely these attributes which set the R5 apart from the competition, producing an extremely versatile,
dynamic and musical sound.
Drive units
All drivers are produced in house to Rega’s exact specifications.
The R5 loudspeaker uses Rega's classic RR125 midrange drive unit. This offers excellent damping of cone resonances, resulting in a smooth midrange response. The R5 also benefits from a new single side firing 7" driver, which utilises an 6 layer voice coil in aluminium rather than copper. This allows us to eradicate any crossover filters for this driver giving the bass seamless integration with the mid range unit and exceptional timing without compromising any of the midrange and treble performance which Rega is renowned for.
The R5 loudspeaker also use a front firing port, allowing them to be placed against a wall, if required. The R5 is suitable for all room environments due to it's ease of positioning.
Sound and set-up
The drive units in the R5 have been designed with great care. The crossover needs no additional filter networks to compensate for drive unit problems. Unlike most manufacturers who boast about the complexity of their crossover’s, Rega are proud of the simplicity of theirs. This simplicity means that bi-wiring will offer no advantage. Bi-amping will improve the performance of both mid/bass driver and tweeter units. For optimum results we strongly recommend using two Rega Exon 3 power amplifiers.
Cabinet Design
With emphasis on sound quality and dynamics the styling compliments rather than stands out. However, the design of the R5 is particularly radical and quite a departure from accepted norms. It’s sleek lines are subtle, it’s dimensions inoffensive and slim - it will stand modesty rather than make a bold statement upon a modern spatial environment. The R5 utilises these styling que’s from the flagship speaker the R9 bringing a fresh, lively and modern style throughout the range.
Rega has worked hard on achieving a dynamic, stylish and most of all enjoyable loudspeaker. We think you will agree when you audition the R5 that it is one of the finest loudspeaker systems on the market.
Not available for shipment into markets supported by an Authorized Rega Dealer. |
