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The soundstage itself lacked for nothing and was wide open as well as nicely separated from the speakers. As one expects from quality transducers, the virtual stage appeared between them for a seamless illusion but a poster child of strict sorting it was not. About that infamous focus lock whereby individual performers freeze-frame with such exactitude as to appear touchable... well, Gamut's Phi5 isn't completely obsessed.

Conclusion
If you fancy a lively, rhythmically dry and highly transparent sonic picture, Gamut's Phi5 belongs but isn't so consumed with transients as to forget equal attention on the sustain. While always a matter of taste and room, I'd recommend an audition pairing with electronics leaning toward the weighty and fat in the bass rather than asceticism. And don't hire the Gamut Phi5 for near-field affairs. Its general profile prefers about 3 meters of listener distance. Given those qualifiers, nothing should prevent a highly involving listening session.

The Gamut Phi5 is characterized by:
 A highly rhythmic, incisive and exciting presentation
 Flawless resolving power
 A grippier, more agile midband rather than outright silkiness
 A precise, perfectly integrated treble that's neither hard nor forward
 A generally very coherent presentation whose drivers hand over without discontinuities
 A cleanly delineated bass range with satisfying extension which nonetheless seems somewhat recessed vis-à-vis the mid and treble bands
 A flawlessly separated, free and open soundstage with only medium image lock
 First-rate fit'n'finish

Facts
 Concept: 3-way bass reflex floorstander
 Sensitivity: 88dB/W/m
 Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
 Dimensions: 170x1000x240mm (WxHxD)
 Weight: 18.9kg/ea.
 Finish: MDF skeleton with real veneers (Maple, Bubinga, Santos Rosewood, Zebrano) and black or white lacquers
 Other: 5-year warranty, biwire terminals, adjustable spike-less footer system
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