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AQuad S-2BRega Kyte
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 330 mm (33.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.70 px
Quad S-2vsRega Kyte
The Quad S-2 and the Rega Kyte stand at nearly the same height, around 33.0 cm tall. At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Rega Kyte is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Quad S-2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 55 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $947 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Rega |
| Model | S-2 | Kyte |
| HiFi ladder position | #77 of 215 bookshelf | #71 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 330 mm | 325 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 188 mm |
| Depth | 260 mm | 232 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 80 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $895 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | rega.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.