Featuring an IsoFlare coaxial driver similar to that of the F5S, as well as a bass-reflex design, the Cubitt 5 marks Fyne Audio’s entry into the modern era of active speakers.
Named Cubitt in reference to the brand’s headquarters address, No. 1 Cubitt Court, Belgrave Street in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, the new compact Scottish speaker (260 × 165 × 215 mm -10.2″ x 6.5″ x 8.5″- for the main unit and 223 mm -8.8″- deep for the other) houses a 130 mm (5″) driver and an amplifier capable of delivering up to 240 W in Class D within an MDF cabinet.
Connected to each other via a cable that also amplifies the secondary speaker—which is not passive, unlike in most competing systems—the Cubitt 5 offers a clever range of connections, including both analogue inputs (1 x RCA & 1 x RCA phono MM) and digital inputs (optical, HDMI eARC). For direct use without an external source, Bluetooth 5.0 is also available, supporting aptX HD and AAC codecs.
To enable usage in both hi-fi and home cinema setups, the Cubitt 5 also features a subwoofer output, whilst the HDMI input allows the volume to be adjusted via the TV screen. One slight drawback is that the USB port is intended solely for firmware updates and does not allow the use of a USB stick or external hard drive. An active filter with DSP allows the frequencies and response of the two speakers to be matched to each other, whilst the DAC supports playback of files up to PCM 96 kHz/24-bit.
Available in five finishes, the Cubitt 5 speakers do not feature bright colours such as red or yellow, opting instead for a more understated look in keeping with Fyne Audio’s style, with colour options including Arctic White, Midnight Black, Olive Green, and two shades of grey (Pearl Titanium and Pebble Grey). As for the price, this places the new speakers in an affordable bracket, with a pair priced at 650 € – almost half the cost of a KEF LSX II LT. We can’t wait to have a listen so we can bring you a web review soon!
