961 Mk3 vs Sonus Faber Sonetto V
The Sonetto V's sensitivity is 90 dB against the 961 Mk3's 89 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (25 kHz), and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,499
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About the 961 Mk3
The Burmester 961 MK3 is a three-way floor-standing loudspeaker system featuring a bass reflex design with side-firing bass driver. It aims to deliver a full-range sound reproduction from the lowest to the highest octaves with dynamic excitement and clarity. The speaker includes a 220 mm glass fibre woofer, a 135 mm Kevlar midrange cone, and an Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter for quick and precise highs. It offers a frequency response from 28 Hz to 28 kHz (-8 dB), a power handling of 120 watts, and a sensitivity of 89 dB. The crossover frequencies are set at 180 Hz and 4 kHz with Linkwitz acoustic filter characteristics. The cabinet is finished in high-quality veneers such as Rowan Berry, Makassar, or custom lacquers, and the dimensions are 225 x 1070 x 340 mm. The weight is approximately 33 kg per speaker. The design includes impedance rectification and galvanic isolation for bi-wiring, ensuring minimal interaction between drivers and crossover. The 961 MK3 is known for its large soundstage, spatial imaging, and musical transparency, making it suitable for high-end audiophile setups.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 35 Hz - 25 kHz
- Power Handling
- 120W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8.66"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.8 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 225 × 1070 × 340 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 33 kg (73 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Rowan Berry, Makassar veneer, custom lacquers, silver metallic laminate
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 35-25000 Hz
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