Whether gaming, film or music. Teufel promises to deliver the best sound experience for every area.

In today's test we will show you what the Teufel Ultima 40 5.1 sound system system has to offer and if it really is the ultimate sound bringer for your home cinema system.

Teufel Ultima 40 5.1 sound system best home cinema system?

With its 5.1 surround system, Teufel offers a comprehensive spatial Klang. Especially in the home cinema area, you want a great sound experience in addition to a top picture.

This is definitely achieved with the Teufel Mk 40 bundle, if not even surpassed.

Along with the two bookshelf speakers, the center speaker, the two floorstanding speakers and of course that Subwoofer wonderfully clear highs, balanced mids and powerful basses are made possible.

This surround system is definitely in the high-end range and, in our opinion, is one of the top models of home cinema systems.
Nevertheless, Teufel manages to keep the price relatively low.

For the price of less than 1000€ you get much more than with comparable others HiFi-Plants in this price range or above. The quality and workmanship are top as you would expect from the Berlin manufacturer Loudspeakers and home cinema systems is used to.

Due to the dark high-gloss wood look, the Loudspeakers not only damn stylish, but can also be integrated into any room concept.

The sound of the Teufel 5.1 system is not only perfect for a breathtaking film evening in your own four walls, but of course also for perfect music playback. Whether pop, rock or electronic music, the Mk 40 5.1 system is optimally equipped for every genre and ensures a unique sound experience.

In addition, when developing this bundle, Teufel placed great value on the fact that all parts are precisely matched to each other and thus deliver a fully comprehensive sound image.

In addition to the corresponding 6 boxes, the scope of delivery also includes a power cable included for the subwoofer. All remaining connection cables must be purchased separately.

 

Let's look at the individual components of the 5.1 Surround Bundle:

Bookshelf speakers Ultima 20 Mk 2 (2x)

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 24 x 21,5 x 33,5 cm (dxwxh)
• Weight: 6 kg
• Continuous load: 50 watts
• Pulse load capacity: 80 watts
• sensitivity (2.83V / 1m): : 84dB
• Maximum sound pressure: 104 dB/1m
• Minimum amplifier power: 30 watts
• frequency range: 70 – 20.000Hz
• Tweeter: 1 (25 mm)
• Mid-bass: 1 (165mm)

The 2 Ultima 20 Mk 2 bookshelf speakers are each equipped with a tweeter and a mid-bass driver. The combination of both components ensures a balanced sound.

The bookshelf speakers are compact and have a look that is both stylish and simple. They can be easily integrated into shelves or other pieces of furniture.

The Ultima 20 Mk 2 are best oriented from the back of the room, facing your canvas or screen.

Center speaker Ultima 40 C Mk2 (1x)

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 15,7 x 42 x 17 cm (dxwxh)
• Weight: 6,7 kg
• Continuous load: 100 watts
• Pulse load capacity: 150 watts
• Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 89dB
• Maximum sound pressure: 107 dB/1m
• Frequency range: 90 - 20.000 Hz
• Tweeter: 1 (25mm)
• Mid-bass: 2 (165mm)

The center loudspeaker can, for example, be placed in the middle of a chest of drawers or under the TV furniture. It can also be attached to the wall. Optimum and clear sound is produced by the D'Apolito arrangement.

The tweeter is surrounded by a mid-bass driver on both sides. The spatial resolution should be optimized thanks to the phase shift and the interference effect. The sound of the center speaker is precisely matched to the Ultima 40 Mk2.

Floorstanding speaker Ultima 40 Mk1 (2x)

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 32,7 x 21,5 x 106 cm (dxwxh)
• Weight: 20,3 kg
• Continuous load: 120 watts
• Pulse load capacity: 200 watts
• Sensitivity (2.83V / 1m): : 87dB
• Maximum sound pressure: 108 dB/1m
• Minimum amplifier power: 20 watts
• Frequency range: 45 - 20.000 Hz
• Tweeter: 1 (25mm)
• midrange: 1 (165 mm)
• woofer: 2 (165 mm)

The two 106 cm high Ultima 40 Mk2 floorstanding loudspeakers are the heart of this system.

The speakers, equipped with a three-way system, ensure a great sound that encompasses all frequency ranges.

The two woofers installed on both sides together with the double-pipe reflex opening produce very voluminous and clear bass up to the 45 Hz range.

In addition, the large mid-range driver at the upper end ensures a very balanced sound, while the tweeters underneath cover the high frequency range.

The well-balanced frequency response is ensured thanks to the Klippel measurement technology used by Teufel. This expensive laser process measures the deflection of the Membran even at high output powers.

This is not taken into account in most conventional methods, which often only measure the load at low volumes. In this way, Teufel also manages to identify errors in good time at high utilization and Loudspeakers to be further perfected.

Subwoofer T10 (1x)

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 38 x 35,1 x 48,3 cm (dxwxh)
• Weight: 15,6 kg
• Maximum power consumption: 150 watts
• Operating Voltage: 230 Volt
• Maximum sound pressure: 115 dB/1m
• Frequency range: 37 - 200 Hz
• Woofer: 250mm diameter

The woofer can be used both as a front and Downfire subwoofer be used. Depending on what suits you more, you can turn the sub accordingly and reposition the supplied feet to suit.

In addition, the subwoofer comes with extensive setting options and an extra protection circuit therefore. The woofer has a diameter of 250 mm and a Performance of 150 watts.

Now some may think that the power of 150 watts is not enough. But Teufel has the woofer with an efficient and strong amplifier .

Despite the maximum 150 watts, the woofer can easily keep up with its competitors, which are far above this number. In addition, the sub offers comparatively low consumption thanks to the efficient amplifier.

The subwoofer doesn't just have the option with one Cinch cable to AVReceiver to be connected, but can also be linked to it wirelessly.

However, the AV receiver must be equipped with a corresponding wireless transmitter, which can be purchased from Teufel.

Pro Contra

Pro:

• High-end system for an unbeatable price
• super timeless and elegant design
• Very good quality and workmanship
• perfect 5.1 surround sound for home cinema, gaming and music

cons:

• may be too big for small rooms
• Connection cables need to be purchased separately

Conclusion

With the Teufel 5.1 home cinema system you get incredible surround sound in your room.

Regardless of whether you want to watch films for hours, play games or just listen to music, the Teufel system provides you with the best sound you can get for the money.

For us, the Ultima 40 5.1 system from the Berlin manufacturer Teufel is clearly our favorite in the field of hi-fi and home cinema Loudspeakers. For under €1000 you will probably find it difficult to find another system that offers such a balanced and voluminous sound.

The only thing you should consider before making your purchase is the dimensions of your room and where you place each Loudspeakers want to put down. And don't forget to order the connection cables! Unfortunately, these are not included in the bundle.

All in all we can do that for you Teufel Ultima 40 5.1 sound system highly recommend and wish you a lot of fun while enjoying this wonderful sound.