MBL 101E MKII er en av de få produktene som virkelig har snudd hifi-bransjen på hodet.
Som ”E”-en i navnet tilsier så er dette femte generasjon av den legendariske høyttaleren som trosset konvensjonen og introduserte det nå legendariske Radialsthraler-prinsippet. Kort fortalt så stråler denne høyttaleren like mye energi, i alle frekvensområder, i 360 grader fra senter av høyttaleren. På denne måten emulerer 101E den ultimative høyttalerkonstruksjonen; en lydproduserende sfære.
Resultatet er et helt enormt lydbilde som går langt utenfor rommets vegger og transporterer lytteren til et sted hvor kun musikken eksisterer og alt annet faller bort. Denne opplevelsen er nesten umulig å beskrive med ord, og må oppleves på førstehånd for at den skal synke ordentlig inn.
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Mids and Highs
Tweeters and midrange drivers are the heart of every loudspeaker. Without the critical frequencies they produce, it’s almost impossible to capture the emotional nuances of voices and instruments. This frequency range covers most of the vocal spectrum while allowing listeners to pinpoint the location of players or instruments within the original recording space.
Refined to perfection over the past 40 years, MBL's Radialstrahler technology enables full 360-degree distribution of sound waves to fill entire rooms with concert-hall majesty, creating a truly immersive spatial experience. And this holds true for all listeners, not just one or two individuals located in the sought-after sweet spot or sound apex of two conventional loudspeakers.
MBL’s technology also bests the geometric design challenges of most living rooms, where multi-angled reflective surfaces and protuberances cause reverberation, making it difficult to reproduce lifelike music. Our one-of-a-kind Radialstrahler technology, used in all tweeters and midrange drivers throughout our speaker lineup, smoothly overcomes edges, angles and reflective planes for the ultimate listening enjoyment.
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State your preference
MBL loudspeakers are bred for uncompromising neutrality. But instances occur where a listening room is not optimal, the amplifier electronics need adapting, or your own listening preferences demand subtle adjustments to the sound image or timbre. Thanks to the passive jumpers on the back of the loudspeakers, the sound can be delicately yet effectively fine-tuned for the low, mid and high frequencies.
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High frequency listening
Three different types of wire connections to the tweeter expand the aural experience. The standard Natural setting uses a high-quality, seven-core copper braided wire to achieve perfect neutral balance. The Fast setting relies on silver-plated copper wire, with dynamic conductivity for high frequencies, to elevate the sound moving through damped rooms or from warm sounding electronics. In the Smooth position the exact opposite occurs; the music signal runs through a thick solid copper wire – the sonic tonic for sharp, nervous highs caused by bright-sounding components or reverberant rooms (e.g. stone floors or large windows).
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Midrange Magic
The standard Natural setting delivers music signals to the midrange driver through an air coil that runs neutrally due to the lack of an iron core. With the jumper in Rich mode, the signal runs through an iron powder coil that enriches the lower mid-range with harmonics. Emotive voices and piano strokes get a subtle bump in presence and expressiveness to the benefit of listening rooms and ancillary electronics.
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Bass Control
In the Attack position, an additional capacitor in the signal path changes the phase response so the signals arrive fractionally earlier to the melon radiator than to the other drivers. Compared to the Smooth position, the bass sounds drier with more structure – well suited for bass-heavy listening rooms.
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The 101 E MKII at a glance
Sophisticated MBL Radial drivers HT37 tweeter, MT50 midrange, TT100 woofer
Radial speaker technology delivering immersive, natural sound reproduction
4-way loudspeaker, 12 in (30 cm) twin-layered aluminium sandwich subwoofer in a down-firing bandpass enclosure
For rooms up to approx. 80m² (900 ft²)
Crossover frequencies of 105 Hz, 600 Hz, 3500 Hz
Separate speaker taps allowing for bi-wiring and bi-amping configurations
Wide choice of customizable finishes
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Technical Specifications
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System |
4 way with subwoofer |
Acoustic center |
114 cm, 45'' |
Subwoofer |
300 mm, 12" Aluminium |
Woofer |
Radial TT100, copper-alu-magnesium |
Midrange |
Radial MT50, woven carbon fiber |
Tweeter |
Radial HT37, unidirectional carbon fiber |
Lowest frequency |
29 Hz |
Crossover frequencies |
105 Hz, 600 Hz, 3 500 Hz |
Nominal Impedance |
4 Ohm |
Nominal power handling / Peak |
500 Watt / 2 200 Watt |
Weight (single speaker) |
67 kg / 148 Ibs |