Cerwin-Vega VE-5M
A compact, magnetically shielded bookshelf speaker with high-efficiency drivers and bass reflex design
Overview
The Cerwin-Vega VE-5M is a 2-way bookshelf speaker designed for home audio and home theater use. Marketed as a compact yet powerful option, it features a 13 cm (5.25-inch) cone woofer and a 3 cm (1.25-inch) tweeter in a bass reflex enclosure. The system is magnetically and video shielded, making it suitable for placement near CRT displays. A 2010 review noted it retailed for $109, and user feedback highlights 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 uses a 2-way speaker system with a high-speed, high-efficiency driver configuration. It includes a 13 cm cone-type woofer for low frequencies and a 3 cm tweeter for high frequencies, housed in a bass reflex enclosure. The design is magnetically and video shielded for compatibility with older display technologies.
Reception & Use
A 2010 review noted the VE-5M retailed for $109 and was praised for its loud output and bright highs, with one user stating, "They are LOUD" and that 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 noted they were "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. Units have been sold "New In Box" and are commonly found on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Reddit.
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