Athena Point 5N (P.5) Compact 8″ Downward Firing Subwoofer
$125.00
An 8-inch injection-moulded polypropylene woofer firing down into the floor, driven by a 75-watt MOSFET amplifier — 35 to 180 Hz with the -3 dB point at 26 Hz. Line-level RCA and speaker-level inputs both, plus an SCT mode switch that presets the crossover for Athena’s S.5 satellites so you only have to set level. 15 pounds. Good condition, tested and working.
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Athena Point 5N (P.5) Subwoofer – Black Finish, Good Condition, Tested and Working Well
Add strong, musical bass to your home theater or compact audio system with this Athena Point 5N (P.5) powered subwoofer in classic black. Fully tested and working well, this subwoofer is in good overall cosmetic condition and offers excellent performance for its size—perfectly matching Athena’s Point 5 satellite systems or supplementing any small-to-medium speaker setup.
The Point 5N/P.5 subwoofer is a compact, down-firing design featuring an 8-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer powered by a robust 75-watt MOSFET amplifier. Its ported enclosure and SCT (System Creation Technology) preset EQ allow for easy integration, providing deep, controlled bass with tight response and minimal distortion.
The P.5’s front panel has controls for output level and “Bass Range” (high-frequency cut off), as well as switches for “Mode” and “A/V.” The A/V switch can be set for Audio (flat frequency response) or to Video, which “enhances the bass frequencies’ response for the thump and excitement of home-theater soundtracks.” The P.5’s Mode switch can be set to provide the optimum crossover characteristics for an appropriate Athena Technologies satellite speaker, which in this case is the S.5. When the switch is set to this position, it overrides the Bass Range control and the user need only adjust the output level of the sub to match the volume of the S.5 satellites. Blending satellite speakers with a subwoofer can sometimes be a frustrating process of finding just the right balance of the crossover frequency, output level, and perhaps even placement of the sub. I appreciated having the “S.5″ setting for the Mode switch, which greatly simplified this process.
Measuring 13.25” high by 10” wide by 13.5” deep (337 × 254 × 343 mm), and weighing a convenient 15 lbs (6.8 kg), this sub is compact enough for discreet placement but strong enough to fill your room with satisfying low frequencies.
The Point 5N offers standard RCA line-level and speaker-level inputs and controls for crossover frequency and volume, making it compatible with a wide variety of receivers and amplifiers. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, this Athena sub supplies the punch and depth your system needs, especially in rooms where space is at a premium.
Key Features:
8-inch (200mm) down-firing woofer in compact, black-finished cabinet
75-watt MOSFET amplifier for controlled, dynamic bass
System Creation Technology (SCT) EQ for easy system matching
Front-vented, ported enclosure for fuller bass extension
Crossover and volume controls for easy integration
Line-level and high-level (speaker) inputs for flexible setups
Compact and lightweight: easy to fit and move
Good cosmetic condition, fully tested and working well
Specifications:
Driver: 8″ injection-molded polypropylene woofer
Amplifier power: 75W RMS (MOSFET)
Frequency response: 35Hz–180Hz (typical, with –3dB point at 26Hz)
Inputs: RCA line-level, speaker-level
Controls: Level (volume), crossover frequency, SCT mode
Dimensions: 13.25″ H × 10″ W × 13.5” D (337 × 254 × 343 mm)
Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
Finish: Black
A practical, affordable upgrade for anyone seeking punchy, well-defined low-end in a compact footprint—great for smaller rooms or supplemental bass in a stereo system.
Buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program.
| Weight | 18 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.5 × 14 × 17.25 in |
Athena Technologies was launched in the late 1990s by Audio Products International of Toronto, the company behind Energy and Mirage, first for sale through Best Buy. We carry Athena bookshelf speakers, centre channels, subwoofers and speaker stands. We've had more than 70 Athena listings so far. Every used Athena here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
Our best-selling Athena models so far: the S.5 bookshelf speakers, then the C.5 centre channel, the P.5 subwoofer, the AS-P4000 subwoofer and the AS-B1 bookshelf speakers.
The Athena story
Athena Technologies was a brand of Audio Products International (API) of Scarborough, Ontario, the Toronto-area maker of Energy and Mirage speakers. API added Athena in the late 1990s and built it for the Best Buy chain in the US. An API executive recalls that the first order put Athena into more than 500 stores.
Klipsch. In 2006 Klipsch bought API, naming Mirage, Energy and Athena Technologies among its brands, and said their design and engineering would stay separate. By the time Audiovox (later VOXX) bought Klipsch in 2011, Athena was no longer among the brands it listed.
Not the NRC's Athena. The brand is not the same thing as the National Research Council's Athena project, a loudspeaker research program here in Ottawa that API and other Canadian makers took part in.
Which Athena is which?
Point 5 family: the S.5 bookshelf speakers, the C.5 centre and the P.5 subwoofer, and a later Point 5 MKII.
AS series: such as the AS-B1 and AS-B1.2 bookshelf speakers and the AS-P300 and AS-P4000 subwoofers.
Stands and mounts: Athena also sold speaker stands and wall mounts.
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