Bookshelf Speakers — Spendor Classic 4/5

The Classic 4/5 is a compact bookshelf loudspeaker from Spendor, sitting at the accessible end of the brand's Classic series, built into a remarkably lightweight chassis. The Classic 4/5 brings Spendor's considered engineering to a diminutive stand-mount format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 55Hz to 25,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Sensitivity is a comparatively modest 84dB into the standard 8 ohm load, with recommended amplifier power specified at 100W. At a remarkably compact 30.8 x 16.8 x 15.5cm and just 5kg, the Classic 4/5 is among the smallest and lightest bookshelf speakers within Spendor's Classic series.

Sound and use context

Expect the accurate, musically engaging character Spendor's broader Classic series is known for, packed into a remarkably tiny and lightweight chassis suited to compact secondary system applications.

Pairing

The standard 8 ohm impedance and specified 100W power suit a wide selection of amplifiers.

Alternatives

Spendor's own Classic 3/1 sits above this model with somewhat greater scale and sensitivity, worth the further investment for buyers wanting more substantial performance.