PMC PMC 6-2 XBD
PMC’s 6-2 XBD is built for deep, controlled bass, reference-grade clarity and effortless studio headroom. Its active three-way architecture, ATL bass loading and powerful amplification promise incisive transient response, articulate mids and extended treble, while comprehensive DSP, AES3 and SoundAlign tuning make placement and calibration unusually flexible. A formidable nearfield for demanding production rooms.
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Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
92/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
PMC XBD monitoring is credited with powerful low-end weight alongside the detail and clarity needed for confident recording and mixing decisions.
The PMC XBD platform is reported to translate mixes reliably beyond the control room, supporting critical professional work.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
Bass
93/100
Very strong low end for a nearfield/bookshelf: dual 150mm LF drivers, ATL 2m loading and specified response to 33Hz (-3dB) plus 2x400W LF amplification. For its size the 6-2 XBD delivers deep, controlled extension and high SPL headroom; the active ATL design and heavy amplification support tight articulation and authority.
Mid
92/100
Dedicated twin 55mm soft-dome mid drivers with a 400W mid amp indicate highly resolved, neutral midrange with solid body and clarity. The active 3-way topology and parametric EQ/trim options support accurate timbre and voice presence suitable for reference monitoring.
Treble
90/100
27mm soft-dome tweeter and a quoted response to 25kHz suggest clean, extended highs without artificial brightness. Built-in HF shelving and parametric EQ allow refinement and control, reducing risk of sibilance while preserving detail and air.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Active 3-way design, specified directivity (+/- angles) and DSP delay/phase control point to excellent image focus, stable centre imaging and good depth for nearfield use. Networked SoundAlign and user presets help tune placement sensitivity and toe-in behavior.
Dynamics
93/100
Very high amplifier resources (LF 2x400W, MF 400W, HF 400W) and high continuous/peak SPL specs imply outstanding micro and macro dynamics and headroom for the cabinet size. Suitable for demanding program material and reliable transient punch.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Robust physical spec: 21.3 kg each, ATL loading and professional connectorry; PMC's studio pedigree and heavy construction indicate strong cabinet bracing, driver quality and craftsmanship. Expansion slot and industrial design underscore pro-grade build.
Features Connectivity
92/100
Comprehensive active feature set: analogue/XLR and AES3 digital I/O, RJ45 for SoundAlign web interface, expansion card slot, level trim, HP filter, shelving and 5-band parametric EQ, delay and user presets. Connectivity and onboard DSP make these highly configurable studio monitors.
Value for Money
85/100
Price is listed as N/A; based on pro-level specs and capabilities the 6-2 XBD will command a premium. Value judged as strong for professional studios/critical monitoring where reference accuracy, headroom and features justify higher cost, but not positioned as budget value.
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Specifications
- Type
- Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
- Drive Unit Complement
- LF 2 x PMC 150mm (6”) studio 6 drivers MF PMC 55mm (2”) soft dome mid-range HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft dome tweeter
- Effective ATL™ Length
- 2m (6.6ft)
- Frequency Response
- 33Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
- Sensitivity
- +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
- Max continuous SPL
- 109dB @1m (Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- Max Peak SPL
- 121dB @1m (Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- Directivity
- H +/-50 degrees V +60/-40 degrees (-6dB off axis @10kHz)
- Input
- XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3 Analogue input - +20/+24dBu max. input level (selectable) - 22K ohm input impedance Digital input - 16/24-bit AES3 signal, left, right or left + right - 18 - 192kHz Sample Rate - 110 ohm input impedance Expansion card slot - For future connectivity upgrades
- Ouput
- XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
- Network
- RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
- Features
- Level Trim (+/-10dB) High-pass filter (20 - 200Hz, 12dB/Oct) Delay (0 - 30mS) Phase (normal or inverted LF & HF shelving filters (20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB, Q 0.707) Parametric EQ (5 bands, 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB) User presets (3 + factory defaults)
- Latency
- 2.4mS
- Amplifier Power per Channel
- LF 2 x 400Wrms MF 1 x 400Wrms HF 1 x 400Wrms
- Mains
- 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
- Power consumption (idle)
- 50W
- Power consumption (max)
- 1500W
- Dimensions
- H 400mm (15.7”) W 430mm (16.9”) D 372mm (14.6”)
- Weight
- 21.3kg (47lbs) each
- Type
- Active subwoofer with twin 8-inch bass drivers and ATL™ bass loading
- Drive Unit Complement
- LF PMC 200mm (8”) studio 8 driver
- Effective ATL™ Length
- 3m (9.8ft)
- Frequency Response
- 25Hz - 500Hz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
- Sensitivity
- +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
- Max continuous SPL
- 115dB @1m (Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- Max Peak SPL
- 121dB @1m (Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- Input
- XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3 Analogue input - +20/+24dBu max. input level (selectable) - 22K ohm input impedance Digital input - 16/24-bit AES3 signal, left, right or left + right - 18 - 192kHz Sample Rate - 110 ohm input impedance Expansion card slot - For future connectivity upgrades
- Ouput
- XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
- Network
- RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
- Features
- Level Trim (+/-10dB) High-pass/Low-pass filter (20 - 200Hz, 12dB/Oct) Delay (0 - 30mS) Phase (normal or inverted) LF & HF shelving filters (20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB, Q 0.707) Parametric EQ (5 bands, 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB) User presets (3 + factory defaults
- Latency
- 2.4mS
- Amplifier Power per Channel
- 300Wrms
- Mains
- 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
- Power consumption (idle)
- 25W
- Power consumption (max)
- 800W
- Dimensions
- H 534mm (21”) W 551mm (21.7”) D 440mm (17.3”)
- Weight
- 37.5kg (82.7lbs) each
Manufacturer's Description — PMC
Adding a PMC8-2 SUB unit to a PMC6-2 monitor easily reconfigures them as PMC’s renowned and flexible twin-cabinet format XBD monitor system.
This system combines the PMC6-2’s unrivalled clarity and resolution with an active sub to form a perfectly integrated full-range monitoring system that is ideal for all high-end music production.
In the case of the PMC6-2, configuring it as an XBD system reinforces the bass output of the main speaker’s LF drivers, greatly increasing headroom and extending the bass down to 25Hz, creating a system with a sense of effortless capability.
Configuring the PMC6-2 XBD system is simple; connect the input directly to the PMC6-2, and add an AES3 digital cable to carry the main monitor’s ‘through’ output down to the PMC8-2 SUB. The two cabinets can be connected either to a LAN or directly to each other via their network ports. When you select the dedicated ‘XBD’ mode the DSP seamlessly combines both units into a single, larger-scale monitor. Further detailed configuration can be carried out from the rear-panel controls or using the intuitive SoundAlign™ browser-based software via the LAN connection, where both speakers appear as a single PMC6-2 XBD unit when linked.
- 3-way active, twin cabinet, mid-field reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
- Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis)
- State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2x 400W, SUB(XBD) 2 x 400W
- Analogue / AES3 digital input (16/24-bit, 18 -192kHz sample rate)
- Digital ‘through’ output (AES3 24-bit 96kHz)
- SoundAlign™ network control interface for single or group EQ & settings
- Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ, and delay/polarity options
- Optional dedicated 19” floor stands
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