Scansonic’s new MK-5 is a compact two-way mini-monitor, featuring the same ultra-light sealed ribbon planar magnetic tweeter found in the brand’s Raidho-inspired M-series. The tweeter’s membrane is formed by a kapton-aluminum sandwich just 20μm thick which has an extremely low mass – approximately 50 times less than any conventional textile, ceramic, beryllium or diamond dome. This lower mass translates directly into higher resolution and less material coloration.
The tweeter is partnered with a brand new 4.5-inch Kevlar coned mid/bass driver (hence the ‘K’ in ‘MK-5’) with underhung magnet system. Kevlar is a lightweight, durable and extraordinarily strong material that was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tyres. Today it is probably best known for its use in ballistic and stab-resistant body armour. In a loudspeaker driver cone, Kevlar’s low mass and very high tensile strength combine to deliver a smooth, accurate and detailed sound.
Styling-wise the MK-5 bears a strong resemblance to Scansonic’s Raidho-inspired and sleek-looking MB-series, and is available in a choice of black-piano or white-piano finish.
It is yet another virtuoso solution from Scansonic HD, giving music lovers a persuasive opportunity to enjoy high-end performance at a mid-range price.
Technical specifications
Type Compact 2-way bookshelf/stand-mount
Tweeter 1 x sealed ribbon tweeter with kapton/aluminum sandwich membrane
Mid/bass driver 1 x Kevlar coned bass/mid driver
Nominal / max power 2 x 50W / 2 x 80W
Frequency response 60Hz – 25KHz
Nominal impedance/sensitivity 4ohm / 88±2dB
Dimensions 151 (w) x 275 (h) x 208 (d) mm
Weight 7.9 kg (per speaker)
The Scansonic HD MK-5 is available now in a choice of black-piano or white-piano finish, priced at £749 (incl VAT). Price excludes stand.
