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Scansonic MB5 B
The MB5 B is a unique slim floor stander with four 5,25” carbon-coned drivers and a sealed ribbon tweeter. The MB5 works as a 2,5-way speaker design, where two 5,25” carbon coned midrange-woofers are supported by two additional Carbon coned drivers for additional base performance. The two carbon midrange-woofers are run in series for an increased and dynamic power handling.
The MB5 cabinet is heavy braced, curved and with solid carbon reinforcements.
The speaker is crossed over at 2600 Hz, and the MB5 B carries the base right down to the deepest notes and does that with an effortless drive that will leave amazed.
Fabric grillfronts can be supplied as an additional accessory.
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The MB5 B delivers a compelling, ultra-transparent midrange and surprisingly deep, musical bass from its trio of 5.25" woofers, while the ribbon tweeter supplies airy, disappearing highs. Reviewers from Tom Lyle and HiFi News praise its strong dynamics and expansive imaging, making it a standout performer that punches well above its price.
Pros
- Ultra-transparent, lifelike midrange that renders vocals and instruments with exceptional clarity and coherence across the crossover.
- Deep, musical bass down to ~29Hz from the three 5.25" woofers, delivering authoritative slam and convincing double-bass realism.
- Ribbon tweeter that disappears into the presentation, giving airy, extended highs and a wide, well-layered soundstage.
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Cons
- Requires careful placement and an extended break-in period to fully resolve bass definition and imaging.
- Lower sensitivity and slightly elevated distortion at high output versus the previous MB5, so benefits from robust amplification.
Sound Quality
95/100
Bass
96/100
Multiple reviewers highlight deep, musical extension to ~29Hz from the trio of 5.25" woofers and describe authoritative, room-filling low end and double-bass realism; minor notes about slightly higher distortion and suspension settling prevent an even higher mark.
Mid
95/100
Consistently praised as ultra-transparent and 'see-through' with lifelike timbre and excellent coherence through the crossover; reviewers call the midrange the 'star' and very responsive to upstream changes.
Treble
94/100
Ribbon tweeter repeatedly described as open, extended and disappearing into the music with plenty of air and no brittleness; blends seamlessly with midrange per multiple reviews.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Reviewers report a large, perfectly scaled, enveloping soundstage with precise, lifelike imaging and good layering when positioned correctly; ribbon treble credited for clarity and depth.
Dynamics
94/100
Described as having excellent micro and macro dynamics, chest‑pounding vitality and strong slam without running out of steam; a few comments on transient suspension settling and slightly elevated distortion temper a flawless score.
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Build Quality
93/100
Well finished, slim curved cabinets with heavy bracing, ventilated design and die-cast aluminium driver baskets; attractive fit and finish and thoughtful port/terminal integration cited by reviews.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Single set of terminals, no DSP/app or integrated electronics; crossover and sensitivity specs documented.
Value for Money
92/100
Multiple reviewers call the MB5 B a 'ridiculous bargain' relative to much pricier models (Raidho lineage) and praise performance-for-price despite a $7,490 MSRP.
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