{"product_id":"scansonichdmb2-5bwn","title":"Scansonic HD MB2.5 B Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scansonic HD MB2.5 B is a slim 2.5-way floorstanding speaker with a ribbon tweeter and two carbon drivers, here in genuine walnut veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm wood grain turns the slim column into a piece of furniture you're happy to look at even when no music is playing. Which is rare enough for a speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MB2.5 B?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScansonic HD belongs to the Danish Dantax group, which also includes Raidho – hence the fine ribbon tweeter with its featherlight, clamped foil diaphragm for silky highs. Two 5.25-inch carbon drivers form the 2.5-way system; the second specifically supports the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut veneer is real wood – that explains the premium over the lacquered versions. Technically and sonically it's the same MB2.5 B, just in natural wood instead of silk matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide, precise soundstage with fine highs and tight bass down to 36 Hz. The MB2.5 B resolves details cleanly and stays coherent even with complex music. The slim front is deceptive – sonically it appears mature and confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable aluminium feet decouple it cleanly from the floor and provide secure footing on any surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MB2.5 B suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who want to combine audiophile sound with a warm natural material in small to medium-sized rooms. Ideal with a good integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier. Plain talk: very large rooms and uncompromising levels are more the domain of the larger MB models. For normal living rooms the MB2.5 B is perfectly sized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut version is the warmest, most homely MB2.5 B – sonically identical to the lacquered ones, visually in a class of its own. stereo, The Ear and AudioKey Reviews have consistently praised the model. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil find the right amplifier for it together with you.\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 (front port)\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″ carbon mid-woofer, 1× 5.25″ carbon woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 6 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 Hz + 2600 Hz\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, with carbon bracing and adjustable aluminium feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 178 × 998 × 286 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.6 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-mb2-5-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 a lacquered finish. Natural wood is more elaborate in selection and processing, and each grain pattern is unique. Sonically 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 MB2.5 B is sold in pairs, and the price applies to both speakers. As a floorstanding speaker it needs no additional stands. So your complete stereo pair is a single purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat room size suits the MB2.5 B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels most at home in small to medium-sized rooms up to around 25 square metres. In very large rooms, the larger MB models offer more headroom. We're happy to tell you which size suits your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the MB2.5 B?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier from around 50 watts is a good basis. More important than wattage is clean, controlled power. Which combination suits you sonically, we'll figure out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Scansonic HD MB2.5 B at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause experience in assembling a system is worth its weight in gold. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you personally on placement, amplifier and cables. 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 MB2.5 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 and suitable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. 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