Acus Acus Simon 5 wood

An acoustic amplifier that puts the song first

The Acus Simon 5 Wood is designed for acoustic guitarists and singers who want to amplify their music without erasing its nuances. Its goal is simple: to provide volume while preserving a natural sound. For both solo performers and accompanying musicians, this approach prioritizes articulation, playing balance and vocal clarity over deliberately pronounced tonal coloration.

Its voice-and-guitar focus makes it particularly well suited to repertoires where the accompaniment and lyrics need to remain intelligible: chanson, folk, acoustic pop or ballads. Arpeggios require definition, chords need to retain their coherence and the voice must find its place. It is in this pursuit of musical simplicity that the Simon 5 Wood truly comes into its own.

When working on a repertoire, preparing for a rehearsal or planning an acoustic performance, choose your volume level according to the venue and the other instruments. The 75 watts indicate the amplifier's power, but are not enough on their own to determine the appropriate room size. The room's acoustics, the amplifier's placement and the band's volume all remain decisive factors in achieving comfortable listening conditions.

75 watts and two-way sound reproduction

The Simon 5 Wood combines a 5-inch loudspeaker with a tweeter. This configuration assigns high-frequency reproduction to a dedicated component, which is important for making the details of an acoustic performance clearly perceptible. String attack, variations in touch and vocal articulation all contribute to the sense of precision sought with this type of amplifier.

The design is geared towards amplifying instruments and vocals. For a voice-and-guitar setup, however, remember to check that your equipment is compatible with the connections required for your installation: an instrument fitted with a pickup, a microphone and any intermediate devices. Choosing an acoustic amplifier also means taking the entire audio chain into account, as the quality of the source signal directly influences the result you hear.

Natural sound reproduction that preserves every nuance

The stated character of the Acus Simon 5 Wood is built around two priorities: naturalness and clarity. The aim is to preserve the instrument's tone and the voice's personality. With this approach, the amplification supports the musician: it serves the nuances of the performance rather than becoming the song's main effect.

The tweeter reflects this focus on high-frequency precision. With an acoustic guitar, this range contributes in particular to the perception of fingerpicked notes and pick attacks. For vocals, it helps with articulation. The musical goal remains balance: audible detail that always serves the melody and the intelligibility of the lyrics.

To make the most of this design, take the time to listen to your sound at several volume levels and from different positions in the room. Clear sound reproduction makes it easier to identify the dynamic differences between a softly played passage and a more forceful chorus. The Simon 5 Wood therefore fits into an acoustic approach in which touch, phrasing and overall coherence remain essential.

Technical specifications

Category	Acoustic amp	Finishing	Wood
Speaker diameter	5"	Power output	75 W
Number of speakers	1

Brand	Acus	Power	75 watts
Model	Simon 5 Wood	Loudspeaker diameter	5 inches
Type	acoustic amplifier	Tweeter	included
Sources to amplify	instruments and vocals