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    Boenicke W5 SE

    After hearing these little fellas at an audio show yesterday, I want to explore them a bit more. Color me impressed.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    These were the clear winners at the WHT show in Bonn/ Germany yesterday: huge soundstage, solid bass, musical midrange and nice detailed, but not to the least extent sharp highs. I was so impressed, that I asked if they could play the small ones as well.

    You can probably imagine my facial expression when they told me that it was actually the small Boenicke W5 SE that were playing. I kid you not.

    Based on a first audition at show conditions these clearly do better my Harbeth 3PSR I have been looking to replace. This is the hot candidate now, blowing away both Dyn Special Forty and TAD ME1 by not a small margin. Home audition forthcoming.

    Don’t be fooled by the diminutive size, they’re really good. Easily outplaying e.g. the Trenner & Friedl ART due to a more balanced sound.



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    Boenicke W5 SE

    There are actually three versions of the W5: The standard and the SE (the latter is about a grand more) and an SE+. Have still to quiz the dealer a bit for the difference between the two.

    They are small in size, but offer a big sound and will demand a punchy amp to elicitate the great sound - sensitivity 83-86 db depending on frequency range.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Here are the differences between the versions (I heard the W5 SE):

    Standard Version
    - 5.25″ long throw bass driver, tuned to 65 Hz, 1st order crossover
    - 3″ widebander, 1st order high pass filter, unique electromechanical parallel resonator installed.
    - Internal wiring orientation-optimised silk-wrapped high-frequency stranded litz
    - WBT NextGen binding posts
    - Rear ambient tweeter

    SE Version
    - longer stroke bass driver running without crossover, tuned to 50 hz
    - Added electromechanical parallel resonator to bass
    - Different crossover layout, added Duelund Silver Foil 0.01 uF bypass capacitor

    SE+ Version
    - Added electromechanical series resonators to both drivers, all parallel and series resonators of STAGE II type
    - Added proprietary acoustic phase linearisation network


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    the W5 was on my radar last year when i was looking for a compact monitor for another system. the dealer network is basically non-existent in the US save for Audio Prana. Fred quoted me 4450 for the standard W5 w/ stands and 6500 for the SE model. not exactly chump change for a tiny speaker that could easily be mistaken for desktop computer speakers.

    My zeal for them has subsided, but I still want to hear them!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftuo2DGTLaI

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    the W5 was on my radar last year when i was looking for a compact monitor for another system. the dealer network is basically non-existent in the US save for Audio Prana. Fred quoted me 4450 for the standard W5 w/ stands and 6500 for the SE model. not exactly chump change for a tiny speaker that could easily be mistaken for desktop computer speakers.

    My zeal for them has subsided, but I still want to hear them!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftuo2DGTLaI
    So Rob, what did you end up with instead?


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    So Rob, what did you end up with instead?


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    There are actually three versions of the W5: The standard and the SE (the latter is about a grand more) and an SE+. Have still to quiz the dealer a bit for the difference between the two.

    They are small in size, but offer a big sound and will demand a punchy amp to elicitate the great sound - sensitivity 83-86 db depending on frequency range.

    This is going to be my color:



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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Hi Kuopis, did you get the Boenicke W5 speakers...? Boenicke owner here...
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    double
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    a good number of folks i know have the w8 version and seem to love them
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Bet they do! This was totally unexpected, felt in love right at the moment the audition started!
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by João Miguel View Post
    Hi Kuopis, did you get the Boenicke W5 speakers...? Boenicke owner here...
    Hi Joao Miguel, I really liked them the first time I heard them, but don’t seem to get myself to replace the Harbeths. I’m still undecided.

    But I hope you enjoy your Boenickes.


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    So Rob, what did you end up with instead?


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    I dumped the Reference 3a last Fall for the Falcon LS3/5a (my 4th pair of /5as!). much better, like an old pair of shoes - in the best sense!
    brilliant , i regularly chat with the designer of those falcons

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Hi Joao Miguel, I really liked them the first time I heard them, but don’t seem to get myself to replace the Harbeths. I’m still undecided.

    But I hope you enjoy your Boenickes.


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Heard the W5’s at AXPONA and was very impressed. They give the Trenner & Friedl Art’s a run for their money. Check out this shootout between the two:
    http://hifiknights.com/reviews/speak...nerfriedl-art/

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Heard the W5’s at AXPONA and was very impressed. They give the Trenner & Friedl Art’s a run for their money. Check out this shootout between the two:
    http://hifiknights.com/reviews/speak...nerfriedl-art/
    I must concur with that statement. The Arts sound a bit lean in comparison.


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Heard the W5’s at AXPONA and was very impressed. They give the Trenner & Friedl Art’s a run for their money. Check out this shootout between the two:
    I already have read the W5 review but didn’t see this one. Nice reading, thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Have you tried the different versions of the W5 and heard the differences? Also with low sensitivity of about 83 at 4 ohms, which amps work best? Would love to demo them in my home before shelling out a substantial amount for such diminutive speakers.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    I got the base version because it was all I could get... And did not demo another version as It was not available. Got to heard the W11 SE on Lisbon Audio Show last year. I’m driving mine with a Pathos Classic One MKIII 80wpc. At the present can’t afford to upgrade the Pathos, but don’t need to, as the sound coming out from the W5 is a complete stunner, in my book I had to spend another big chunk of money to atchieve what I got... This speakers can offer so much quality, I’m addicted to them.
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Thanks.

    Do you feel you need a subwoofer or are you getting sufficient bass from the W5’s?

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    I got a sub, a BX XLS200, but to be honest turnded the volume down a bit as the W5 are more efficient, bass regard, that the speakers that were replaced (Dynaudio X12).
    I were a happy chump if I didn’t have a sub, the W5 are so complete in many ways, money well spent. Life is to short to have crappy gear... The best of all I think my wife like them more that I do, ohh but they don’t really care, do they... lol
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Based on all of the great comments, I just bought a pair of W5 SE’s! Very excited to compare them to my Trenner & Friedl Art’s and Diapason Adamantes. And yes, I like monitors!

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Congrats RDSChicago! Probably you got all the special tips from the dealer, but be prepared for a long break in, and i’m used to have brands of speakers with long periods of breaking in, like Dynaudio.
    What finnish did you get? Pictures...?
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    Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Based on all of the great comments, I just bought a pair of W5 SE’s! Very excited to compare them to my Trenner & Friedl Art’s and Diapason Adamantes. And yes, I like monitors!
    Congrats, very happy for you. When I heard them the first time I was very impressed.


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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by João Miguel View Post
    The W5’s sounds awesome. I like your musical taste. I know the Chris Jones song (second video). What are the other two? Beautiful system!!

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Congrats, very happy for you. When I heard them the first time I was very impressed.


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    Thanks Kuoppis! I’ll report back to give impressions after I receive them.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by João Miguel View Post
    Congrats RDSChicago! Probably you got all the special tips from the dealer, but be prepared for a long break in, and i’m used to have brands of speakers with long periods of breaking in, like Dynaudio.
    What finnish did you get? Pictures...?
    I decided to go for the walnut finish as that color goes best with my mid century modern furniture.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Thanks Kuoppis! I’ll report back to give impressions after I receive them.
    Walnut would be my choice as well, maybe if I got the W8 in a few years from now...

    When they Will be delivered? Read somewhere that Boenicke is with a 1 to 2 months delay in delivers. Is that the case?
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    They will be here in a few weeks. A dealer had a pair in stock. He’s now on vacation so they won’t ship for ten days or so.

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    Thanks, the other two are Dire Straits - You and your friend , Icehouse - Man of colors.

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    A quick shot of the W5. Amazing little speaker! Driving it with a KT120 Rogue Cronus Magnum and the synergy is right on. These speakers enjoy some power.
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    Congratulations on the Boenickes!
    Look forward to your listening impressions.

    Those do look tiny but I'm assuming that they sound great.
    Look like a great option for smaller listening spaces.
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    Hi RDSChicago, congrats on the new babbles, and they loooook sooo goood...!

    Love Boenicke in Walnut, my fav color as well.

    How manny full Classe A watts do you have driving them? And yes please, give us your thoughts on them. ENJOY THEM!!!!
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Hello Jaol,

    I’m driving the W5’s with a 100wpc tube amp. Not sure about how many watts it puts out in Class A, if any. I have a pair of Pass Labs 70wpc Class A amps (Aleph 0 monoblocks) which, I presume, would drive them wonderfully and with authority. It’s amazing how small these are and how big they sound. I thought my Trenner & Friedl Art’s were mini-monitors. They’re around twice the size of the W5’s! Highly recommended, and not limited to a small listening space. With the right amplification these could pressurize even a large room.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    RDSChicago, I can see in the picture you are using Boenicke W5 dedicated stands, have you tried with other stands? I use mine with factory stands as well, and no will to try with other stands, as I like the results so much with factory ones.
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Joao, I’ve only used the factory stands thus far and don’t plan on trying any other stands, as Sven designed these stands for this speaker and I presume he believes they will outperform other stands.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    Joao, I’ve only used the factory stands thus far and don’t plan on trying any other stands, as Sven designed these stands for this speaker and I presume he believes they will outperform other stands.
    My thoughts exactly.... Let them break in, and enjoy ALL your music library again, as ALL will sound completely different, well in my case did...
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    Quote Originally Posted by RDSChicago View Post
    A quick shot of the W5. Amazing little speaker! Driving it with a KT120 Rogue Cronus Magnum and the synergy is right on. These speakers enjoy some power.
    Hi Rob, I know its barely been a week just wondering if the honeymoon is over yet and you know what kinda gal you got in the W5 im perfectly happy w/ my LS3/5a redux à la Falcon. I'm reliving my bachelor days and moving on to some Tannoys, somethin' that'll do justice to classic R&R. I'm gonna keep the toy monitors in situ to re-calibrate my ears from time to time (so to speak). My ESL 57s are outta my life and have moved on to a new sugar daddy.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Have been reading about this brand and this speaker intrigues me.

    @RDSChicago - can I ask who the dealer was?
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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    There is a dealer in New England. If you go onto Boenicke's site you'll see contact info.

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    Re: Boenicke W5 SE

    Hi Rob,

    I've been so busy this summer with work and kids' stuff that I haven't had time to listen to them that much. I'll report back when I finally get the opportunity to do so. But they are stellar speakers, especially for their diminutive size, and even regardless of their size.

    Quote Originally Posted by puroagave View Post
    Hi Rob, I know its barely been a week just wondering if the honeymoon is over yet and you know what kinda gal you got in the W5 im perfectly happy w/ my LS3/5a redux à la Falcon. I'm reliving my bachelor days and moving on to some Tannoys, somethin' that'll do justice to classic R&R. I'm gonna keep the toy monitors in situ to re-calibrate my ears from time to time (so to speak). My ESL 57s are outta my life and have moved on to a new sugar daddy.

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