A5 500/8

About the A5 500/8

The Altec Lansing A5 500/8 is a factory configuration of the classic A5 Voice of the Theatre professional cinema loudspeaker system, built as a two-way horn plus bass-reflex floor system rather than a domestic hi-fi tower. It pairs a single 15-inch low-frequency driver (515-series) in an 825/828-style bass horn/reflex cabinet with a high-frequency compression driver (288-series) on a sectoral or multicellular horn, crossed over through an N500-series network. The 500/8 designation denotes the roughly 500 Hz crossover point and 8-ohm system impedance, following the same naming convention as the related A7-500-8, rather than indicating a separate model line. Designed for sound reinforcement in small to mid-size cinemas, the A5 500/8 is now sought after by enthusiasts who adapt these high-efficiency theatre systems for home listening.