Fyne Audio F500SP

A relative of the standard F500 HFC 457), the F500SP is absolutely not the same speaker made in a different place. The characteristics are the same, though.

This is a two-way standmount that uses Fyne’s preferred driver configuration of a coaxially mounted tweeter placed in the throat of a mid/bass driver. The tweeter is a 25mm magnesium compression type.

The midrange unit is a 150mm multi-fibre’ cone that features the distinctive FyneFlute surround. This is augmented by a downward-firing port arrangement. Fyne has kept this reasonably flexible and user friendly by designing the F500SP with an integral plinth that features a cone-shaped section to better manage the airflow from the port. The result is that the cabinet always has the relevant boundary for the port regardless of where you place it.

Where the SP version differs significantly from the standard F500 is the crossover. This makes use of both components and design thinking from the other special production speakers for significantly higher performance. It features a terminal panel that has the opportunity to bi-wire and is also equipped with a dedicated ground post.

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