Cambridge Audio TV5

324 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 324 reviews of Cambridge Audio TV5. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and design are on the whole positive. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical comments about the treble quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cambridge Audio TV5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Cambridge Audio TV5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Cambridge Audio TV5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The design also gets good reviews. Some have doubts about the price.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Cambridge Audio TV5 (v2)

The TV5 (v2) is a revamped version of Cambridge Audio's superb TV5 soundbase from 2015. This new sub-TV speaker has undergone a number of tweaks, including the addition of HDMI ARC – the absence of which we bemoaned in our original review.

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Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Cambridge Audio TV5

The TV5 is an upgraded version of Cambridge Audio's TV2 soundbase, designed to support larger TVs. With its increased size and extra subwoofer, it aims to take the TV2's impressive performance to the next level, delivering a loud, powerful sound that...

Refined, well-balanced and detailed sound ; Powerful, punchy bass output ; Robust build quality

No-frills design ; No HDMI inputs ; No text-based readout

Surely they should have put an hdmi connection in if just for the ability to control volume with the tv remote.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Cambridge Audio TV5 v2 review

It might lack a display, but this soundbase is sonically superb

Tight bass ; Full midrange ; Large, fluid dynamics ; Good amount of insight ; HDMI connectivity

Lack of display ; Remote could be nicer

A sonically superb soundbase from the bass to the treble – with sturdiness and style to boot

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Cambridge Audio TV5 review

A better buy than ever – the budget soundbase market has a newfound champion

Big, powerful sound Punchy bass Dynamic and detailed Digital and analogue inputs Good price Refined, well balanced delivery with movies and music

Remote a little basic No HDMI

Cambridge Audio describes the TV5 as a “step up in size and sound” from the TV2, and they’re right on both counts. The extra driver and bigger chassis do wonders for the TV5’s performance. If you can accommodate the TV5’s larger size, you’ll hear the...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Craven (homecinemachoice.com)

Cambridge Audio TV5 v2 review

A solid, energetic and confident stereo performance from an unassuming TV booster. Not the last word in attacking delivery, and an HDMI input would have been nice.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Cambridge Audio TV 5

The Cambridge Audio TV 5 is a solid, unassuming sound slab with plenty of power for movies, but suffers from occasional issues with buzz.

Powerful, clean sound. Rich bass. Bluetooth.

Test unit buzzed occasionally following deep bass. Lacking slightly in mid-range presence.

The Cambridge Audio TV 5 is a powerful one-piece sound system and a solid candidate for anyone looking for a sound slab. It produces some slight chassis buzz with deep bass at high volumes, but it doesn't distort, and offers a full, room-filling sound....

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Cambridge Audio TV5 review: Sound base needs sounder bass

Compared with competing sound bases, the Cambridge Audio TV5 comes up short on features and its sound feels lightweight.

The affordable Cambridge Audio TV5 exhibited well-defined, natural-sounding dialog. Its remote control is a cut above, and the optical digital and Bluetooth connectivity options should satisfy most buyers.

The sound lacks bass punch, and can tend to be too bright with music, especially at volume. Lacks both Dolby and DTS processors, bass or treble controls, or controls on the unit itself.

The Cambridge Audio TV5 sound base produces detailed, natural sound, but comes up short on features and lacks the bass impact of competitors.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Jez Ford (avhub.com.au)

Cambridge Audio TV5 speaker base REVIEW

Cambridge Audio’s TV sound solution sits under your TV, with big downward-firing speakers delivering enjoyably full bass.

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Quality as expected

Having read good reviews for Cambridge Audio TV5 V2 I have not been disappointed so far, apart from the broken pegs on the front grille which I was told about - it is an open box purchase anyway. I am in my first day and pushing a variety of sources...

Nov, 2020

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great sound and fits and looks well under the T.V

Richer Sounds did us proud .The delivery was rapid.The advice given prior to purchase was spot on.The sound system sounds great and complements our T.V perfectly.

Nov, 2020

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