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Magnat Monitor Reference 5A vs Sony SRS-XP500

What Monitor Reference 5A does better (0) and where SRS-XP500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Magnat Monitor Reference 5A
Magnat · 2021Monitor Reference 5A
0 advantages≈ $690
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Sony SRS-XP500
Sony · 2021SRS-XP500
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $550
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Dimensions

Size comparison

Monitor Reference 5ASRS-XP500
205 × 908282275 × 572295
Monitor Reference 5ASRS-XP500Difference
Height908 mm572 mm+336 mm
Width205 mm275 mm−70 mm
Depth282 mm295 mm−13 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Monitor Reference 5A better than SRS-XP500?

Monitor Reference 5A has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XP500 better than Monitor Reference 5A?

SRS-XP500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony SRS-XP500Sony SRS-XP500≈ $5505.2
Sound
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency25 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight14,700 g—
Width205 mm275 mm
Height908 mm572 mm
Depth282 mm295 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBlack—
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
Remote controlYes—
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