I play my S5 to insane levels (over 110 db peaks, no problem). The last thing I need is a sub.
I looked @ the construction, the specs, the drivers, the investment...before I posted my prior message.
I'm a little surprised that two members blew the midrange drivers.
I mentioned a couple subwoofers because there's nothing wrong about crossing the S5 @ 50Hz. But yes, it wasn't necessary to mentioned it.
Anyway, methinks that the midrange drivers in the S5, or some part of the crossover is not handling the power properly.
I just don't know exactly what it is; but I surely was surprised to read this happened to two members, and with three drivers, plus the x-over.
There are so many possibilities:
1. High level of distortion from some bad recordings.
2. High level of distortion from a clipping amp.
3. A boosted equalizer @ frequencies covering the midrange driver (plus I would check both tweeters to make sure they still are working).
4. The voice coil got fried, poor driver engineering.
5. The protective circuit failed.
Etc., etc., etc.
But if feeding high level of amplifier power from a capable amp and preamp; I'm sure you can hit peaks of 110dB+ no sweat.
Is the S5 impedance curve constant, reaching quite low? About the distortion levels? Those are high end loudspeakers, and last time I looked @ their measurements they were looking supremely superb. So what is the cause of midrange drivers blowing up? Does anyone here knows for sure, or should I investigate myself around?