Cerwin-Vega VE-5M

A compact, magnetically shielded bookshelf speaker with high-efficiency drivers and a bass reflex design

Overview

The Cerwin-Vega VE-5M is a 2-way bookshelf speaker for home audio and home theater. It was marketed as compact but powerful. It has a 13 cm (5.25-inch) cone woofer and a 3 cm (1.25-inch) tweeter in a bass reflex enclosure. It is magnetically and video shielded, so it can sit near CRT displays. A 2010 review noted it retailed for $109, and users talk about loud output and bright highs. One source rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars, with perfect marks for sound quality.

Specifications

Model	2-Way, 2-Speaker, Bass Reflex System, Bookshelf Type
Units Used	Low band: 13 cm cone type / High frequency: 3 cm
Playback frequency band	60 Hz to 20 kHz
Max Input	125W
Output sound pressure level	89dB/W/m
Impedance	8 Ω
Color/Finish	Black Ash
Shielding	Magnetically Shielded

Design

The VE-5M is a 2-way system with a high-speed, high-efficiency driver setup. A 13 cm cone-type woofer handles the lows and a 3 cm tweeter handles the highs, both in a bass reflex enclosure. The magnetic and video shielding keeps it compatible with older display technologies.

Reception & Use

A 2010 review noted the VE-5M retailed for $109 and praised its loud output and bright highs. One user stated, "They are LOUD," and said the tweeter "brings bright highs to life in ways that other speakers cannot do." On zZounds it received an overall user rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with a perfect 5 for sound quality. One forum user compared it favorably to other budget speakers, though they called it "decent" when first acquired.

Market

The VE-5M is no longer available through major retailers like zZounds. Used units have been listed for $50 (Facebook, "like new") and approximately $130 USD in Indonesia. Some have been sold "New In Box." They turn up commonly on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Reddit.