{"product_id":"scansonic-hd-mb1-b-regallautsprecher-schwarz","title":"Scansonic HD MB1 B Bookshelf Speaker, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scansonic HD MB1 B is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker that combines a ribbon tweeter derived from Raidho development with a carbon mid-woofer in a front-ported enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in volume, surprisingly big in sound – and in matte black understated enough to disappear into any living room instead of dominating it. This is exactly the kind of speaker that can do more than its size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MB1 B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScansonic HD is the younger sister of Raidho – both belong to the Danish manufacturer Dantax. The ribbon tweeter is borrowed directly from there: a featherlight foil diaphragm clamped along all edges that resolves highs airily and without the metallic hiss of many dome tweeters. Below it works a 5.25-inch driver with a rigid carbon diaphragm instead of the usual dust cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass reflex port sits at the front. That sounds like a detail, but it's practical: you can place the MB1 B closer to the wall than most competitors without the bass becoming bloated. A real advantage for small to medium rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open, three-dimensional soundstage that you'd hardly expect from such compact cabinets. Voices stand tangibly in the room, details resolve cleanly, and the bass reaches deeper and tighter than 17 centimetres of width would suggest. This is no sharply-tuned effect speaker, but a balanced, mature reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable aircraft-aluminium feet and a carbon plate on top keep the cabinet calm. What you hear is the music – not the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MB1 B suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants genuine high-end sound in a normal-sized room without two towers standing in the living room. Ideal with a good integrated amplifier or a streaming amplifier. Plain talk: the MB1 B needs a stand (available separately) and some distance to the rear wall – squeezed onto a sideboard, you're giving away its ability. If you want serious deep bass for home cinema, pair it with a subwoofer or choose a floorstanding model from the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MB1 B is one of those small speakers that reminds you why you started this hobby. Specialist magazines such as i-fidelity.net, stereo and fairaudio have consistently praised it – i-fidelity explicitly classed it as high end rather than mere hi-fi. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil help you find the right amplifier and stand so it can show what it can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bookshelf\/compact speaker, bass reflex (front port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black silk matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× ribbon tweeter, 1× 5.25″ carbon mid-woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2600 Hz \/ minimum phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 50 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e curved, heavily braced, vented; carbon plate on top, adjustable aluminium feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 × 312 × 286 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1 kg per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included – matching magnetic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scansonic-hd-mb1-b-frontgrill-schwarz\"\u003efront grille\u003c\/a\u003e (fabric, black) available separately as an accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of speakers (2 units); stand available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the price for a pair or a single unit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MB1 B is sold in pairs, and the listed price is for two speakers. That way you can plan your stereo setup without any nasty surprises. Matching stands from the MB series are available separately – we're happy to advise you on the right height and placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I place the MB1 B close to the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, closer than most bookshelf speakers. The bass reflex port faces forward, which makes the MB1 B less sensitive to a nearby rear wall. Some distance still sounds most open – a few centimetres of room help the soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the MB1 B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier from around 50 watts suits it well. The MB1 B isn't power-hungry, but it rewards clean power with more control and dynamics. Which combination fits your room and budget is best discussed in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the MB1 B absolutely need a stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best sound, yes. At ear height and decoupled from furniture, it plays noticeably more openly and precisely. Matching stands from the MB series are available separately. Wall mounting or a shelf will do in a pinch, but won't unlock its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Scansonic HD MB1 B at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a speaker only truly blossoms in the right system. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil have spent years hearing which combinations really work, and we advise you on amplifier, stand and placement. Call us at +41 44 680 22 00, message us on WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the MB1 B with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003estreaming amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, a matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stand\u003c\/a\u003e and decent \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more from Denmark in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/scansonic-hd\"\u003eScansonic HD\u003c\/a\u003e overview. The matching stand for the MB1 B is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scansonichdtwinstand\"\u003eTwin Stand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scansonic HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182283317584,"sku":null,"price":2198.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/scansonic-hd-mb1-b-regallautsprecher-schwarz-stereopaar.jpg?v=1786697200","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/scansonic-hd-mb1-b-regallautsprecher-schwarz","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}