Floorstanding loudspeakers — PMC BB6 XBD-A

The BB6 XBD-A is one of the largest active floorstanding loudspeakers in PMC's studio-derived range, built for professional and reference-level installations. It combines transmission-line loading with multi-amplification, and in PMC's active floorstanding range it sits above the MB3 XBD-A.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 17 Hz to 25 kHz, reaching down into infrasonic territory. Internal amplification totals 275 + 550 + 2400 W across three bands. Each cabinet measures 208.0 x 43.2 x 79.0 cm and weighs 136 kg, far larger than a typical domestic tower.

Engineering and use context

The BB6 XBD-A is intended for a large studio control room or a dedicated reference listening room. Both the room and the electrical supply have to be planned around a system of this scale.

Pairing

With its amplification on board, the BB6 XBD-A takes a line-level signal straight from a preamplifier or other source, with no outboard power amplifiers in the chain.

Alternatives

PMC's QB1-A is another large active floorstander, with a cabinet that favours width over height.