Technics SB 5000A (1976–1979)
A 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker system made by Technics in the late 1970s.
Overview
The Technics SB 5000A is a 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker system. Technics built it between 1976 and 1979. The cabinet is bass reflex. It belongs to a family of Technics speakers that includes the SB-5300, SB-5500, and SB-6000 series. Panasonic service documentation calls it a "Linear Phase Speaker System," and the SB 5000A was designed for balanced acoustic performance. User reports confirm people still run it in modern audio setups, and they like the sound and the build.
Specifications
| Type | 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker system |
| Power Handling | 75W |
| Crossover Frequency | 2000Hz |
| Driver sizes | 10 inch woofers and 2 1/2 inch tweeters |
| Cabinet type | Bass Reflex |
Design
Official Panasonic service documentation designates the SB 5000A a "Linear Phase Speaker System." That points to a design focus on time-coherent sound reproduction.
Market
Listings from recent years show used pairs selling between $70 and $140, depending on condition. Owners mention one common maintenance job: replacing the binding posts.
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