Usher Audio S-520 Bookshelf Speaker Review
Usher Audio S-520 Bookshelf Speakers
Summary
- Product Name: S-520
- Manufacturer: Usher Audio
- Distributor: MusikMatters
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: May 17, 2007
- MSRP: $400 pair
- Specifications
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2-way system tweeter 1" (UA025-10), mid-bass 5" (KSW2-5029B)
Sensitivity 86 dB @ 1 watt / 1m
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Frequency response (-3 dB) 52 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Power handling 50-125 watts
Crossover frequencies 2 kHz
Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions (w x d x h) 7.09" x 10.43" x 11.81"
Shipping weight 32 lbs
Shipping box (w x d x h) 17.9" x 13.0" x 15.0"
Finishes Piano Black, Pearl White, Ferrari Red, Gloss Yellow, Birch
Pros
- Extremely detailed
- Incredible build quality
- Fully shielded
- Rock bottom price
Cons
- Unforgiving of poorly recorded music
- A bit bright
- Tendency to bottom out with bass heavy music at high SPL levels
Introduction
After spending some time with these speakers, I’m convinced that Usher Audio is looking to dispel the idea that you need to search the Internet for quality bookshelf speakers at a reasonable price. The build quality is without equal, the component quality rivals (and bests) speakers much more expensive, and the sound if phenomenal. As far as I’m concerned, these are THE budget bookshelf speakers to beat.
