The BNS Quintet is a passive standmount/bookshelf loudspeaker released in the mid-1980s (produced from 1985 to 1988) by BNS (Berghe Noble Sound), a well-regarded Dutch audio brand founded by Frans van den Berghe in Tilburg, Netherlands.

Background & The "Music Line" Series

• Part of the classic Music Line series, which also included the smaller Combo and larger Symphony models.

• Each model in the series featured a distinct design philosophy, with the Quintet built as a robust 2-way system intended for domestic hi-fi setups.

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Technical Specifications

• Type: Passive, 2-way standmount/bookshelf speaker (with passive radiator)

• Power Rating: Around 80W nominal (minimum recommended power 20W)

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 22,000 Hz (-3dB)

• Crossover Frequency: 4,000 Hz

• Impedance: 8 ohms

• Sensitivity: ~90 dB