MBL Radialstrahler 101E MkII Loudspeakers
£65800
Its magnificent contours alone tell a story of passion; a tale focused on cutting-edge technology, a transformative way to enjoy music, and the origin of an iconic brand.
Distinguished by its large, melon-shaped aluminum and magnesium alloy radial woofer, the 101 E MKII is a proven, legitimate successor to the original MBL speaker – the legendary MBL 100 – launched in 1979. Known then, and now, as the Radialstrahler (radial emitter), this convention-defying omnidirectional speaker enriched musical playback with revolutionary sound reproduction. The audio world was amazed, first and foremost, by its avant-garde design, then astonished when it evenly distributed the sweetest of harmonics and deepest of bass notes throughout listening rooms. Never before had the realm of hi-fi seen a transducer with such a distinctive shape…or impact!
Countless developments and enhancements over four decades have elevated the capabilities of the Radialstrahler. Like the membrane segments of the melons, known as lamellae, similar construction techniques are found in the midrange and tweeter Radialstrahler drive units, only here deploying light yet rigid carbon fibers. A 12” aluminum cone subwoofer in a separate bandpass enclosure fires downward, venting at the front to align with the other drive units, ensuring fundamental, balanced sound pressure. Even in rooms as large as 80m2 (900 ft2), a pair of 101 E MKII speakers effortlessly delivers and maintains lifelike concert performance levels with absolute authority. Enjoy the built-in options that allow the user to passively fine-tune the treble, mid, and bass frequencies with subtle adjustments to suit the system’s electronics, room acoustics, or personal listening preferences.
With unrivalled three-dimensional presence, the MBL legend lives on!
