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AQuad S-5BRega Aya
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.1 in · 1 in = 13.29 px
Quad S-5vsRega Aya
The Quad S-5 stands 107.0 cm tall — about 19.9 cm more than the Rega Aya at 87.1 cm. On footprint the Rega Aya is the wider cabinet (25.8 cm versus 20.5 cm). The Rega Aya reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Quad S-5 and a 178 mm cone on the Rega Aya. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,950 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | Rega |
| Model | S-5 | Aya |
| HiFi ladder position | #110 of 281 floorstander | #10 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 42.1 in | 34.3 in |
| Width | 8.1 in | 10.2 in |
| Depth | 13 in | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 55.8 lb | 31.1 lb |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 3.9 in midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 0.7 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 4.9 in mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 7 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 110 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,999 / 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.