Athena AS-B1 Bookshelf Speakers Black Ash Canada 125W

Athena AS-B1 Bookshelf Speakers 90dB Black Ash Canada

Compact Canadian-made Athena AS-B1 bookshelf speakers delivering articulate highs, extended bass, and surprising dynamics from a small footprint, in very good condition.

The Athena AS-B1 is a two-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker designed and manufactured in Canada by Athena Technologies, a company founded by former API Energy engineers known for producing high-value speakers with genuine audiophile performance. Despite its compact dimensions, the AS-B1 uses a carefully tuned rear port and well-matched drivers to deliver extended bass response that belies its modest size. The 5.25-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer with rubber surround provides tight, controlled bass and articulate midrange, while the 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter delivers smooth, detailed highs with excellent dispersion and low distortion. At 90 dB typical room sensitivity, these speakers are easy to drive with a wide range of integrated amplifiers and receivers, making them well suited to both modest and higher-powered systems. This pair is in very good cosmetic condition and has been tested.

Magnetically shielded drivers allow placement near CRT monitors or other sensitive equipment without causing interference, though this feature remains useful today for reducing stray magnetic fields near turntables or other analog components. Gold-plated 5-way binding posts accept audiophile-grade speaker cable up to 12 gauge, standard banana plugs, spade connectors, or bare wire, providing flexible connection options for any system. The black ash vinyl finish and compact proportions make these speakers easy to integrate into bookshelves, stands, or desktop setups without dominating the space visually.

Key Specifications:

Design: Two-way bass-reflex bookshelf speaker

Drivers: 1 x 1-inch (25 mm) Teteron dome tweeter, 1 x 5.25-inch (14 cm) injection-molded polypropylene cone woofer with rubber surround

Frequency response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)

Typical room sensitivity: 90 dB

Recommended power handling: Up to 125 watts

Impedance: 8 ohms compatible

Magnetic shielding: Yes (all drivers)

Terminals: Gold-plated 5-way binding posts (accepts up to 12-gauge cable, banana plugs, spades, or bare wire)

Finish: Black ash

Condition: Very good cosmetic condition, fully tested

Dimensions: (Height x Depth x Width) 349 x 241 x 178 mm (13.75 x 9.5 x 7 inches)

Weight: 4.5 kg (10 lbs) each

At 10 lbs per speaker, the AS-B1 has enough cabinet mass and internal bracing to control resonances and support clean bass reproduction despite its compact size, reflecting Athena’s focus on delivering genuine performance rather than purely cosmetic appeal.

Made in Canada, these Athena AS-B1 bookshelf speakers offer an excellent combination of articulate sound, easy placement, and strong build quality at an accessible price point, ideal for compact stereo systems, desktop setups, or surround channel duties in home theater applications.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence; asking $175