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ESI Aktiv 05

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Boasting a serious sound at a very affordable price point, these new monitors should win many friends.Read more
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Pros

  • construction is solid
  • good quality speakers are relatively compact and lightweight
  • Stereo feels good

Cons

  • quality price simply maddening
  • lack of precision of basses
  • too low to high j'tait as too close to the wall
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ESI Aktiv 05 - Pros & Cons

ESI Aktiv 05

Pros

  • construction is solid
  • good quality speakers are relatively compact and lightweight
  • Stereo feels good
  • are easy to carry
  • fit easily in a travel bag
  • clarity and tonal balance is excellent
  • speakers go loud enough and stay clean enough for realistic mix evaluations
  • Good imaging and a very detailed sound

Cons

  • quality price simply maddening
  • lack of precision of basses
  • too low to high j'tait as too close to the wall
  • excessively high frequencies from getting through the amplifiers

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ESI Aktiv 05 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Number of drivers2
Recommended usagePC
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Speaker placementTabletop/bookshelf
Speaker enclosureClosed
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Audio features
AmplifierBuilt-in
Sensitivity88.0 dB
RMS rated power60.0 W
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Woofer
Wooferyes
Woofer diameter5.0 in
Number of woofer drivers1
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Weight9.92 lb
Height9.84 in
Width6.93 in
Depth7.87 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter1.0 in
Number of tweeter drivers1

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ESI Aktiv 05 ESI - Editorial Reviews (1)

ESI Aktiv 05 ESI Pro Near05 Experience
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Published: 04.11.2015
ESI Pro Near05 Experience

Boasting a serious sound at a very affordable price point, these new monitors should win many friends.

By Paul White
7 minute read

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