{"product_id":"fyne-audio-f500s-bookshelf-speakers-copy","title":"Fyne Audio F500S Black Oak Clearance 2026","description":"\u003c!-- clearance-2026 --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEx-Demonstration Fyne Audio F500S Black Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fyne Audio F500S.\u003c\/strong\u003e In great condition and sold with all its original packaging. Please contact us about trade-in options or to arrange a private demonstration: \u003ca href=\"tel:+441603627010\"\u003e01603 627010\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/clearance-2026 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fyne Audio F500S is the standmount entry point into the S Series — and the clearest demonstration of what separates Fyne Audio's engineering approach from every conventional two-way bookshelf speaker at this price. Built around a 150mm IsoFlare point-source driver with a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, housed in a high-rigidity MDF cabinet with extensive internal bracing, the F500S delivers the coherence, imaging stability, and off-axis consistency that define the IsoFlare concept — in a compact standmount format that suits a wide range of rooms and systems. It is available in Black Oak, Natural Walnut, and Piano Gloss Black: real wood veneer finishes that are a genuine step above the vinyl of the E Series, and a clear statement of where the S Series positions itself within the Fyne Audio range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIsoFlare Point-Source Driver Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IsoFlare driver is the defining engineering decision in every Fyne Audio loudspeaker. In the F500S, a 150mm multi-fibre cone with FyneFlute roll surround carries a 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter at its centre — both drivers sharing a single axis, radiating sound from precisely the same point in space. This point-source geometry delivers consistent time alignment across the entire listening area and off-axis coherence that no physically separated driver arrangement can replicate. The magnesium dome is stiffer and lighter than titanium — the material used in the E Series — which reduces resonance in the critical presence band and contributes directly to the F500S's resolving, detailed midrange character. High-frequency extension reaches 34kHz, supported by a neodymium HF magnet and vented rear chamber behind the compression driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBassTrax and the Downfiring Port System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F500S loads its downfiring port through a BassTrax Tractrix diffuser integrated into the base of the cabinet. The Tractrix profile maintains a consistent expansion angle as bass energy leaves the port, reducing reflections and smoothing the transition between the cabinet's bass output and the room. The practical consequence is meaningfully better placement flexibility than a conventional rear-ported standmount of comparable size — the F500S is less sensitive to floor-boundary effects and less critical of the distance between the rear of the cabinet and the wall behind it. Bass extension of 45Hz from a cabinet at these dimensions is the direct result of this loading approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresence Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rear-facing presence switch provides ±3dB adjustment between 2.5kHz and 5.0kHz — the frequency range that governs the perceived forwardness or warmth of a speaker's character. It is a precise and practical tool for adapting the F500S to different rooms and partnering equipment without recourse to external equalisation. The adjustment is immediately audible but does not alter the fundamental character of the speaker — it shifts the tonal balance rather than changing what the IsoFlare driver does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-rigidity MDF cabinet with extensive internal bracing is finished in real wood veneers — Black Oak and Natural Walnut — or Piano Gloss Black. These are a meaningful step up from the vinyl finishes of the E Series, and the real wood veneers in particular give the F500S a quality of surface finish that is unusual at this price point. The S Series is the level at which Fyne Audio's cabinet quality begins to reflect the ambition of the drivers inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way, downward-firing port with BassTrax Tractrix diffuser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive unit complement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 150mm IsoFlare bass\/mid with 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd order low-pass \/ 1st order high-pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresence (2.5kHz – 5.0kHz) ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45Hz – 34kHz (−6dB typical in room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–100W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325 × 204 × 317mm (12.8 × 8.0 × 12.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-rigidity MDF with extensive internal bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Oak; Natural Walnut; Piano Gloss Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F500S suits a listener who wants the IsoFlare point-source experience in a compact standmount with real wood veneer finish options — either because their room demands a smaller speaker, or because they are building a system where standmounts are the preferred form. The 89dB sensitivity and 8Ω impedance are easy for most integrated amplifiers; 30 watts is workable in a smaller room, though the speaker will reward better amplification as the system develops. The presence control is genuinely useful for rooms where the speaker ends up closer to the rear wall than is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want more bass reach and a larger driver in a floorstanding enclosure, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f501s-floorstanding-speakers\"\u003eF501S\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural next step — a 2.5-way floorstander using the same IsoFlare driver format in a taller cabinet. Those building a cinema system around the F500S should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f500s-lcr-loudspeaker\"\u003eF500S LCR\u003c\/a\u003e as a matched centre channel. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-vintage-five\"\u003eFyne Audio Vintage Five\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural comparison for buyers drawn to a heritage aesthetic at a similar price, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.martinshifi.co.uk\/products\/fyne-audio-f5s\"\u003eF5S\u003c\/a\u003e is worth considering for those who want the SP-adjacent specification in a compact standmount format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The F500S is available to hear in our Norwich showroom — call ahead and we will have it set up for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave, Chris and Tim — experienced specialists who can advise on this product and your whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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