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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 871 mm (87.1 cm) · 1 mm = 0.64 px
Quad S-4vsRega Aya
The Quad S-4 and the Rega Aya stand at nearly the same height, around 87.0 cm tall. On footprint the Rega Aya is the wider cabinet (25.8 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 89.5 dB against 88 dB, the Rega Aya is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Rega Aya reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 125 mm cone on the Quad S-4 and a 178 mm cone on the Rega Aya. On price, the Rega Aya sits higher — about $1,900 a pair against $1,499 for the Quad S-4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Rega |
| Model | S-4 | Aya |
| HiFi ladder position | #9 of 281 floorstander | #10 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 870 mm | 871 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 258 mm |
| Depth | 300 mm | 215 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg | 14.1 kg |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 125 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 178 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 110 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / pair | $1,900 / 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.