961 Mk3

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.