Dimensions
Size comparison
OsloMonitor Reference 5A
| Oslo | Monitor Reference 5A | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 520 mm | 908 mm | −388 mm |
| Width | 410 mm | 205 mm | +205 mm |
| Depth | 410 mm | 282 mm | +128 mm |
| Weight | 18,500 g | 14,700 g | +3,800 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Oslo better than Monitor Reference 5A?
Oslo has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Monitor Reference 5A better than Oslo?
- Highest frequency18,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2.2×
- Weight18,500 g vs 14,700 g+26%
- aptXNo · Oslo: Yes
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 25 Hz+80%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 18,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 18,500 g | 14,700 g |
| Width | 410 mm | 205 mm |
| Height | 520 mm | 908 mm |
| Depth | 410 mm | 282 mm |
| Colours | Brown | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
