Floorstanding loudspeakers — PMC MB3 XBD-A

The MB3 XBD-A is a substantial fully active floorstanding loudspeaker from PMC, sitting below the flagship BB5 XBD-A SE while sharing an identical staggering three-way amplification total. The MB3 XBD-A brings PMC's most accomplished current active engineering to a considerable floorstanding format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response reaches down to an exceptionally deep 20Hz. Internal amplification uses a three-way configuration totalling 275W plus 550W plus 2,400W - matching the BB6-A's staggering combined power figure. At 174.0 x 38.0 x 53.5cm and 88kg, the MB3 XBD-A represents a serious floorstanding commitment reflecting PMC's professional studio-monitor engineering heritage.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary bass extension and dynamic headroom reflecting the exceptional 20Hz reach combined with the staggering three-way amplification total, consistent with PMC's professional studio-monitor engineering heritage applied at reference-tier scale.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the MB3 XBD-A requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

PMC's own flagship BB5 XBD-A SE sits above this model with even greater scale and weight, worth the further investment for buyers wanting PMC's absolute current flagship engineering.