Angry Box vs Auratone 5C
The Auratone 5C is the classic single-driver cube for checking how a mix translates to real-world speakers. The Angry Box does the same job, and a lot more. Here's the head-to-head.
| Angry Box | Auratone 5C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (per pair) | £565 | ~£600 |
| Design | Point-source, single driver | Point-source, single driver |
| Enclosure | Sealed | Ported |
| Max SPL | 102 dB | ~95 dB |
| Amplification | 65W Class D | Passive (amp required) |
| Onboard DSP | ✓ Full Range + Mid-Focus | ✗ |
| Mid-focus / mono mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dimensions | 14 × 14 × 14 cm | 13 × 13 × 13 cm |
| Bandwidth | 60Hz–20kHz (−10dB) | 100Hz–12kHz |
| Mic-stand thread | ✓ 3/8" built in | ✗ (needs bracket) |
Competitor specs and pricing based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Prices approximate, per pair, excluding VAT. Check the manufacturer for current details.
The Honest Verdict
The Auratone 5C is the small-cube reference that mixing engineers use to check how a mix translates to consumer speakers, radios, and laptops. It's passive, needs a dedicated amp, and tops out around 95 dB. The Angry Box covers the same use case (compact, midrange-honest, point-source) but is self-powered, goes louder, extends lower, and adds a DSP mid-focus mode for when you specifically want to work in that 300Hz–12kHz critical zone.
You want the Auratone's midrange-honest, point-source mix-check character but self-powered, louder, lower-reaching, and with a switchable mid-focus mode and full-range mode in one box.
You want the original passive mono mix-check cube, already own a suitable amplifier, and prefer a single-purpose tool over a full-range monitor.
Common Questions
Can the Angry Box replace an Auratone for mix translation?
Yes. Like the Auratone 5C, the Angry Box is a compact, point-source, midrange-honest monitor ideal for checking how a mix translates to consumer playback. It adds a switchable mid-focus mode for exactly that job, plus a full-range mode the single-driver Auratone doesn't offer.
Is the Auratone or the Angry Box louder?
The Angry Box reaches around 102 dB max SPL versus the Auratone 5C's roughly 95 dB, and it's self-powered, where the passive Auratone needs a dedicated amplifier to drive it.
Does the Angry Box need an amplifier like the Auratone?
No. The Auratone 5C is passive and requires an external amp. The Angry Box is active with a built-in 65W amplifier.
Is the Angry Box a true point-source design like the Auratone?
Yes. Both use a single full-range driver in a point-source configuration, so the sound radiates from one point for consistent imaging. The Angry Box is sealed and adds onboard DSP.
Hear The Difference Yourself
Specs only tell half the story. Demo the Angry Box, or see the full line-up of monitors it's up against.
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