Description
The Adastra SL5 is a slimline ceiling speaker sold as a pair, built for a discreet in-ceiling install where you want good sound without hardware on show. Each speaker uses a hi-flex 5.25" main driver for full range output with extended low frequency response, paired with a mylar tweeter that handles the high frequencies cleanly. A 2-way crossover network splits the signal between the two so each driver does its job properly.
Fitting is straightforward. The SL5 uses three 'dog-ear' mounts (the same as the SL6) that clamp the speaker against the underside of the ceiling once it is pushed into the cut-out, so you do not need access from above. Wiring is handled by gold-plated spring terminals, which grip bare speaker cable and resist corrosion over time. The flared baffle helps spread the sound across a wide area, with a dispersion angle of 160 degrees, so you get even coverage across a room rather than a narrow beam.
With an 8 ohm impedance, the SL5 works with standard hi-fi amplifiers and most multi-room amps, making it a sensible choice for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and general background listening. The low profile sits close to flush with the ceiling once painted or left as supplied, keeping the room clean and uncluttered. As part of the wider SL range, the SL5 lets you match speaker sizes across different rooms while keeping a consistent look throughout.
Specification
| Weight (each) |
1.30KG |
| Dimensions (each) |
93mm x 203mmØ |
| SPL @ 1W/1m |
88dB |
| Mounting depth |
93mm |
| Cutout |
178mmØ |
| Power rms |
35W |
| Frequency response |
50Hz - 20kHz |
| Crossover frequency |
4.5kHz |
| Tweeter |
12mmØ (0.5") mylar dome |
| Woofer |
130mmØ (5.25") PP cone |
| Impedance |
8 Ohm |
| Dispersion angle |
160° |
Frequently Asked
Are the Adastra SL5 speakers sold individually or as a pair?
They are supplied in pairs, so one order gives you two matching ceiling speakers.
What amplifier do I need for the SL5?
The SL5 has an 8 ohm impedance, so it works with standard hi-fi amplifiers and most multi-room amps. It is a low-impedance speaker rather than a 100V line type.
How do the SL5 speakers mount into the ceiling?
Each speaker uses three 'dog-ear' clamp mounts. You push the speaker into the cut-out and the mounts grip the underside of the ceiling, so no access from above is needed.
Do the SL5 speakers have a tweeter?
Yes. Alongside the 5.25" main driver, the SL5 adds a mylar tweeter for accurate high frequency reproduction.
How wide is the sound coverage?
The flared baffle gives a 160 degree dispersion angle, which spreads sound evenly across a room rather than aiming it at one spot.
How do I connect the speaker cable?
The SL5 uses gold-plated spring terminals that grip bare speaker cable, so wiring is quick and holds securely.