ML1 II vs Bowers & Wilkins 800D III
The 800D III's sensitivity is 90 dB against the ML1 II's 85 dB, its woofer 10" against 12", and its high-frequency extension 35 kHz against 45 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$14,000
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About the ML1 II
The McIntosh ML1 Loudspeaker Mk II revives the company's first speaker from 1970, discontinued in 1977, with a mid-century modern aesthetic using oiled American Walnut solid woods and veneers with satin finish. It employs cutting-edge technology including a patented Low Distortion High Performance (LD/HP) magnetic circuit in the 12-inch woofer for deep bass rivaling larger drivers, five separate drivers for power sharing and expansive soundstage, and a custom crossover with over-specified components, solid-state self-resetting protection, supporting bi-wiring and bi-amping. Designed for high-power amplifiers like MC611 or MC462, it delivers life-sized sound filling medium to large rooms while compatible with lower power amps like MC275.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 27 Hz - 45 kHz
- Power Handling
- 600W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 75W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 600W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 4-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 5
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 180 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 381 × 1070 × 340 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 30 kg (66 lbs)
- Available Colors
- American Walnut
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 27-45000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions