Fyne Audio F5s - The Intimacy of the Performance

You want the clarity and the holographic imaging of a high-end system, but usually you have to settle for a speaker that sounds small. Most compact speakers struggle to produce a convincing soundstage. The bass feels detached and the high frequencies often sound strained when the music gets complex. You should not have to sacrifice the weight of the music just because you need a smaller speaker that fits your life.

We chose the Fyne Audio F5s because it respects the constraints of your room while delivering the soul of the recording. By utilizing a high-efficiency 125mm IsoFlare driver and a specialized 19mm Magnesium compression tweeter, Fyne Audio has created a standmount speaker that offers the focus of a near-field monitor with the effortless musicality of a much larger system.

Three Reasons It Wins

Total Musical Adaptation (Presence Control) In smaller listening spaces or desktop setups, high frequencies can easily become overwhelming due to close-range reflections. The F5s features a rear-mounted Presence Control that allows you to adjust the 2.5kHz to 5.0kHz region by plus or minus 3dB. This gives you the power to voice the speaker to your specific seat, ensuring the music always sounds balanced and natural regardless of where you sit.

Invisible Bass Integration (BassTrax) Most bookshelf speakers struggle with placement because their rear ports cause boom and distortion when placed near walls or in bookshelves. The F5s uses a downward-firing port that meets a patented Tractrix profile diffuser. This converts the bass energy into a uniform 360-degree wave. Because the bass radiates evenly from the bottom, the F5s is incredibly easy to place on a desk or a stand without losing clarity or speed.

Organic Detail (Magnesium Compression Tweeter) While most speakers this size use simple soft-dome tweeters, the F5s uses a 19mm Magnesium dome compression driver nested inside the woofer. This material is incredibly stiff and lightweight, allowing it to reproduce the air and sweetness of a recording with zero metallic glare. It captures the subtle nuances of a performance that other small speakers simply miss.

The Audio Two Verdict

The F5s is the definitive solution for the listener who needs high-performance sound for an office, a bedroom, or a compact living area. It offers the pinpoint accuracy and holographic imaging that Fyne Audio is known for, but in a size that fits almost anywhere. It is a sophisticated masterpiece that proves you do not need a massive speaker to experience musical truth.

Tech You Can Hear

Technical Highlights

• System Type: 2 way, downwards firing port with BassTrax Tractrix diffuser

• Drive Unit: 1 x 125mm IsoFlare bass/mid with 19mm Magnesium compression tweeter

• Presence Control: User adjustable plus or minus 3dB from 2.5kHz to 5.0kHz

• Frequency Response: 48Hz to 38kHz

• Sensitivity: 87dB (Optimized for high-quality amplification)

• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohm

• Finishes: Black Oak, Natural Walnut, Piano Gloss Black

• Dimensions: 325 x 204 x 262mm (H x W x D)

• Weight: 6.0kg (13.2lbs) each

Why Choose Audio Two

We design systems, not just collections of components. As a verified dealer for Fyne Audio, we understand that every piece of gear, from the source to the speakers, plays a specific role in the signal path. When you order from Audio Two, you are not just buying a product; you are getting the guidance from people that live and breathe this gear every day.

Ready to hear the difference?

Visit us at 5910 Malden Road, LaSalle, Ontario, or call 519.979.7101 to book a private audition.