Alpha P5 - Bookshelf

Experience the Alpha P5: a speaker that transforms your space with impactful stereo sound. Its dynamic bass fills the room, creating an immersive atmosphere. Crisp highs and detailed mids bring your music to life. It balances liveliness and transparency, making it perfect for every genre.

2019 Stereophile "Product Of The Year" winner

A pair of Alpha P5 speakers flanking a record player and amplifier

Room-shaking bass

The Alpha P5 delivers an even more robust and controlled bass than the Alpha P3 Bookshelf Speaker , thanks to a custom-designed 5.25" woofer and smart engineering. The woofer, crafted from textured polypropylene with a rubber surround and dual-layer voice coil, minimizes distortion and provides deep, impactful bass. Combined with a rear-firing port tube, the P5's bass response is extended to size-defying levels while maintaining precision and tightness for an immersive listening experience.

Detailed sound with amazing accuracy

The P5 boasts a 0.75” black anodized aluminum dome tweeter with ferrofluid cooling and a neodymium magnet. In essence, its advanced design and features allow you to hear a broader range of high-pitched sounds with greater clarity, reduced distortion, and improved overall sound quality compared to speakers that lack these enhancements. Lose yourself in your listening experience with vibrant, lifelike sound.

A black Alpha P5 speaker in an outdoor forest setting

A pair of black Alpha P5 speakers on a shelf flanking a wireless audio device

Crossover technology

The Alpha Series' ' advanced crossover surpasses industry standards, ensuring precise control and a flat frequency response. Its intricate Linkwitz-Riley acoustic filter minimizes distortion and creates a smooth soundscape for any setup. Compared to the Alpha P3, the Alpha P5 handles a wider midrange spectrum, providing coherent tweeter-woofer integration in that range. Across a spectrum of sounds, spanning high to low frequencies, the Alpha P5 creates an inviting experience for easy listening.

Sleek, timeless looks

Available in a sleek woodgrain finish with magnetically attached grilles, the Alpha P5 effortlessly enhances any living space. Its unique combination of cabinet thickness and bracing control resonances while its internal damping material is sourced from PSB's flagship lines. Together, the P5 delivers studio-quality sound, superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. These speakers strike the perfect balance between style and performance, making them an attractive and cost-effective choice for discerning audio enthusiasts.

A front view of a black Alpha P5 speaker perched on a log in a forest

Specifications

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Frequency Response

On Axis @ 0° ±3dB	55 - 21,000Hz
On Axis @ 0° ±1 1/2dB	65 - 20,000Hz
Off Axis @ 30° ±1 1/2dB	65 - 10,000Hz
LF Cutoff -10dB	37Hz

Sensitivity

Anechoic Chamber	87dB
Listening Room	89dB

Impedance

Nominal	8 Ohms
Minimum	4 Ohms

Input Power

Recommended	10 - 90 Watts
Program	60 Watts

Acoustic Design

Tweeter (Nominal)	3/4” (19mm) Black Anodized Aluminium Dome with Ferrofluid and Neodymium Magnet
Woofer (Nominal)	5 1/4” (133mm) Textured Polypropylene Cone with Rubber Surround
Crossover	2,500Hz, L4
Internal Volume	0.29 cu ft (8.3L)
Design Type	Tuned Port Bass Reflex, 2” (49mm) Rear Port

Dimensions / Weights / Finish

Size (W x H x D)	6 3/4” x 11 3/8” x 9 1/2”* (170 x 290 x 240mm)
Weight	10.15lb (4.6kg)/each 22.8lb (10.4kg)/pr
Finish**	Black Ash Walnut
Notes	* Non-metric measurements are approximate. ** Some finishes may not be available in all models and/or all countries. All specifications are subject to change without notice.