Bang & Olufsen Beovox 5700
A 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker system with passive radiator bass enhancement,
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beovox 5700 is a 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker built for high-fidelity audio reproduction. It sits in a rosewood-finished enclosure. The cabinet is compact, but the frequency response reaches down to 25 Hz, which is a lot for a speaker of its size and era.
Specifications
| Product type | 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker system |
| Design | 3-way, 3-speaker system with passive radiator (drone cone) |
| Drivers | 25 cm (10") cone woofer, dome midrange, dome tweeter, passive radiator (Doron Cone system) |
| Frequency response | 25 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Rated power | 60W RMS |
| Maximum power | 100W (music) |
| Impedance | 4–8 Ω |
| Distortion | ≤ 1% |
| Crossover frequencies | 600 Hz, 6 kHz |
| Cabinet volume | 47 liters |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 360 x 660 x 300 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
| Original price | ¥ 145,000 (approx. 1973) |
Design
The Beovox 5700 uses the Doron Cone system. A 25 cm active woofer works with a passive radiator, which gives deep bass without a ported enclosure. Dome drivers handle the mid and high frequencies. The rosewood-finished cabinet reflects Bang & Olufsen's focus on fitting into the home.
Market
The crossover capacitors are a known failure point because of age. Replacement kits and component location charts are available for repair.
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