Vintage Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube – 4.5” Passive Reference Monitor – Single

Vintage Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube – 4.5” Passive Reference Monitor – Single

This is a vintage Auratone 5C Super Sound Cube, the legendary 4.5" passive reference monitor that became a studio standard throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Found perched atop nearly every major recording console, the 5C earned its reputation as the ultimate “real-world” reference speaker, trusted by engineers and producers to reveal how mixes would translate across everyday playback systems.

Despite its compact size and simple design, the Auratone 5C delivers exceptional midrange clarity, honest tonal balance, and unmatched mix translation, making it a critical tool for mix checking, vocal balance, and midrange evaluation.

This listing is for one (1) single speaker.

Key Features:

• 4.5" full-range passive driver
• Sealed cabinet design for tight, controlled response
• Legendary midrange clarity and translation accuracy
• Rugged construction for studio and broadcast environments
• Industry-standard mix reference monitor

Why Engineers Love the 5C:

• Exposes midrange balance issues instantly
• Helps achieve mixes that translate everywhere
• Ideal for vocal levels, guitar balance, and arrangement clarity
• Trusted by top engineers and producers worldwide

Condition:

Very good vintage condition. Shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and studio use, strictly visual. The speaker is fully operational and functions exactly as intended.

Notes:

• Passive speaker — requires external amplifier
• Listing is for a single monitor (not a matched pair)

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