The Aristona SA5426 is a vintage 3-way hi-fi loudspeaker introduced around 1972. It was manufactured in the Netherlands by Philips as a stylistic variant of the iconic Philips 22RH426. Aristona was a Philips-owned brand utilized to market identical or slightly modified consumer electronics as more affordable alternatives.
Design & Technical Roots
- Branding Strategy: Aristona functioned as a "badge-engineered" subsidiary brand for buyers seeking Philips technology under a different cosmetic finish or cabinet style.
- Cabinet Differences: While the internal components mirror the Philips 426, the SA5426 often featured a slightly taller, narrower, or more refined wood-veneer enclosure favored by some collectors over the bulkier original Philips design.
- Driver Lineup: Utilizes classic vintage Philips drivers from the era, typically featuring an AD8065/W4 (or AD8066 variant) woofer, an AD5060 mid-range dome/cone, and an AD0160/T4 tweeter.
- Specs: Passive 3-way system rated at 4 ohms impedance and roughly 30 watts of power handling.
Collector Status
- Market Presence: Valued today as a charming piece of Dutch audio history, offering authentic 1970s European "house sound" with genuine wood cabinetry.
Philips / Aristona SA5426 speakers
€ 95,00Prijs

