{"product_id":"scansonic-hd-mb5-b-standlautsprecher-walnuss","title":"Scansonic HD MB5 B Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scansonic HD MB5 B is a slim 2.5-way floorstanding speaker with a ribbon tweeter, a dedicated midrange driver and three carbon woofers, here in genuine walnut wood veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm wood surface turns the large floorstanding speaker into a homely piece of furniture – that just happens to sound like high end, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MB5 B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScansonic HD belongs, like Raidho, to the Danish manufacturer Dantax – hence the fine ribbon tweeter with its clamped foil diaphragm. The MB5 B combines its own 5.25-inch midrange driver with three carbon woofers, which cleanly separates mids and bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut veneer is genuine wood and explains the premium over the painted versions. The technology and tuning are identical – you get the same MB5 B in a warmer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, effortless reproduction with bass extension down to 29 Hz, clearly standing mids and transparent highs. The MB5 B plays dynamically and in control, even when you turn it up. With 90 dB sensitivity it's easy to drive and never sounds strained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three woofers deliver pressure and foundation without overshadowing the midrange driver – the soundstage stays open and cleanly organised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MB5 B suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who want to combine high-end sound with reserves and a warm natural material – in medium to large rooms. Ideal with a good integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier. Plain talk: in a tiny room the MB5 B is oversized. If you take stereo seriously and like to turn it up sometimes, this is exactly right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut version is the most homely MB5 B – identical in sound to the painted versions, in a class of its own visually. i-fidelity.net, LowBeats and HiFi News have all praised the model consistently. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil find the right amplifier to go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e walnut (genuine wood veneer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× ribbon tweeter, 1× 5.25″ midrange driver, 3× 5.25″ carbon woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 Hz + 2600 Hz \/ minimum phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e curved, heavily braced, vented, with adjustable aluminium feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 × 1185 × 319 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 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-mb5-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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the walnut version cost more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's genuine wood veneer rather than paint. Natural wood is more elaborate to select and process, and every grain is unique. In sound, the walnut version is identical to black and white – the premium is purely in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the price for a pair or a single unit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MB5 B is sold in pairs, and the price applies to both speakers. As a floorstanding speaker it needs no stands. That completes your stereo pair in one purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow powerful does the amplifier need to be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 90 dB sensitivity, the MB5 B is easy to drive. A good integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier is enough. Clean, stable power delivers more in the bass than high wattage. Which chain suits you, we'll figure out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat room size suits the MB5 B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest in medium to large rooms from about 25 square metres. In very small rooms it's oversized, where the smaller MB models are sufficient. We're happy to advise you personally on the choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Scansonic HD MB5 B at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a large floorstanding speaker lives on room and electronics. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you personally on placement, amplifier and cabling. Call us at +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MB5 B pairs well with a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003estreaming amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more models under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/scansonic-hd\"\u003eScansonic HD\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scansonic HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182284398928,"sku":null,"price":8598.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/scansonic-hd-mb5-b-standlautsprecher-walnuss-stereopaar.jpg?v=1786697758","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/scansonic-hd-mb5-b-standlautsprecher-walnuss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}