{"product_id":"scansonichdmb1bwh","title":"Scansonic HD MB1 B Bookshelf Speaker, White (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\u003eIn silky matte white, it looks almost invisible against a light-coloured wall – until you start the music and wonder where such a big sound is coming from such a small cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MB1 B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Raidho, Scansonic HD belongs to the Danish manufacturer Dantax, and the ribbon tweeter is inherited from there: a wafer-thin foil diaphragm clamped all around, drawing highs finely and without harshness. The 5.25-inch mid-woofer works with a rigid carbon diaphragm and blends seamlessly with the tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the bass reflex port fires forward, you can place the MB1 B closer to the wall than most compact speakers – practical in rooms where you can't plan everything around the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn airy, precise image with surprisingly deep, controlled bass. The MB1 B resolves fine details without becoming intrusive, and keeps even complex passages cleanly separated. The result sounds open and relaxed at the same time – something rarely achieved at this cabinet size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon plate on top and the internal bracing keep the cabinet inert and quiet. That way the soundstage stays stable instead of resonating with the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MB1 B suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who want uncompromising sound in a normal-sized living space without setting up large floorstanding speakers. Best with a clean integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier. Plain talk: it belongs on a stand (separate) and needs some air to the rear wall – squeezed onto a shelf, it plays below its level. For deep-bass home cinema spectacle, better to choose a floorstanding model or an additional subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, honest, surprisingly mature: the MB1 B proves that high end doesn't have to be big. The specialist press – from i-fidelity.net through stereo to fairaudio – has received it accordingly positively. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we show you which amplifier and stand bring out its full potential.\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 white 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 lets you plan your stereo setup right away. Matching stands from the MB series are available separately, and we're happy to advise you on the right height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the white MB1 B sound the same as the black one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the finish only changes the look, not the sound. Black, white and walnut use the same drivers and the same tuning. So you choose the colour purely based on your interior – sonically all three are identical.\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, because the bass reflex port faces forward. A nearby rear wall is therefore less critical. A few centimetres of distance still sound most open.\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 is ideal. The MB1 B doesn't need a power battle, but benefits from clean, controlled power. Which solution suits your room, we'll figure out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Scansonic HD MB1 B at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the right combination determines the sound, not the individual device. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you from years of experience on amplifier, stand and placement. Reach 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\u003eCombine 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 good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find the whole series at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/scansonic-hd\"\u003eScansonic HD\u003c\/a\u003e. 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":53182283383120,"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-weiss-stereopaar.jpg?v=1786697388","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/scansonichdmb1bwh","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}