The MB2 XBDi is a remarkable advancement built upon its professional active predecessor, which serves as the benchmark for Emil Berliner/Deutsche Grammophon, Berlin. The new passive variant retains the same PMC-crafted 75mm midrange and dual twelve-inch Radial™ bass units found in the active model. Its passive design allows users the flexibility to select their preferred amplification. The highly engineered 32-element 24dB per octave crossover is painstakingly assembled by hand and is housed in a separate enclosure, conveniently mounted externally on the rear of the lower cabinet.
In line with smaller models in the PMC range, the MB2 XBD has received the i series enhancements. This includes the remarkable SONOLEX™ domed tweeter and dispersion plate, which offer a meticulously refined and open high end and precise imaging. The cabinets themselves are constructed using a denser grade of Medite® with a staggered jointing technique that enhances their integrity, resulting in a more uniform, stable structure. Both the inside and outside of the cabinets are veneered with authentic wood, finished in an exquisite high-gloss sheen.
This magnificent dual cabinet tower setup not only augments low-frequency headroom by 3dB but also delivers a more even room response. By dispersing bass energy across the height of the room, it mitigates the issues arising from uneven room nodes. The powerful 12-inch Radial™ bass units are aligned with an extraordinarily prolonged, heavily damped ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line), effortlessly delivering detailed and extensive low-frequency output that remains consistent down to 20Hz. These meticulously crafted units boast an ability to maintain low distortion levels, further optimized by the cooling properties of their cast alloy exoskeleton, virtually eliminating power compression seen in inferior designs.
Despite its stature as a large-scale monitor, the MB2 XBDi is notably efficient. Its carefully tuned driver and crossover setup result in a sensitivity of 91dB 1W/1m, offering a broad spectrum of amplification options. It is designed to deliver substantial performances with dynamics capable of beautifully rendering even the most subtle vocals and instruments at all listening levels.
Purchasers can secure a 20-year warranty on this model by registering their new product within ten days of purchase, subject to terms and conditions.
