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ARega AyaBQuad S-5
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1070 mm (107.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
Rega AyavsQuad S-5
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 178 mm cone on the Rega Aya and a 165 mm cone on the Quad S-5. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,950 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rega | Quad |
| Model | Aya | S-5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 281 floorstander | #110 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 871 mm | 1070 mm |
| Width | 258 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 215 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 14.1 kg | 25.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | passive-radiator |
| Drivers | 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 178 mm woofer (paper cone) | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 110 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,900 / pair | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | rega.co.uk ↗ | quad-hifi.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.