Monitor Audio SB-3 Passive Soundbar
At a Glance
The SB-3 is custom-built for screen sizes above 60 inch and features three separate driver arrays for left, centre, right channels in a single cabinet.Read More
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Product Overview
Product Overview
Twin C-CAM bass drivers, twin ABRs (Auxiliary Bass Radiators) and a single C-CAM tweeter in the centre section to provide the SB-3 with higher acoustic output and power handling for critical centre channel reproduction. This is combined with individual mid-bass, tweeter and sealed ABR drivers for both left and right channels.
In larger rooms the SB-3 can be used with a partnering Monitor Audio subwoofer to deliver the best possible audio experience. Within smaller environments and systems, the SBs will deliver effortless full range audio way beyond the limits of any TV's sound system.
Technology
Individual C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) bass/mid driver for left and right channels, twin drivers for the centre channel
C-CAM gold dome tweeters per channel
Individual Auxiliary Bass Reflex (ABR) for left and right channels, twin ABRs for the centre channel
Three separate driver arrays for left, centre, right channels in a single cabinet
Optional dedicated wall bracket
Integrated Silicon feet provide a secure cabinet-top mounting alternative.
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Specifications
General Specs | |
| Color | Black |
| Speaker Type | Sound Bars |
| RMS Power Handling (Watts) | 100 |
| Frequency Response | 80 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Collection | SB-3 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Additional Specifications | |
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | All Channels: 80 Hz – 30 kHz |
| Sensitivity (1W@1M) | Left and Right Channels: 84 dB , Centre Channel: 87 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Power Handling (RMS) | Left and Right Channels: 40 W, Centre Channel: 80 W |
| System Power Handling (RMS) | All Channels: 100 (High pass filter set to 100 Hz) |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements | All Channels: 30 — 100 W |
| Crossover Frequency | All Channels: 80 — 120 Hz |
| Maximum SPL | 104 (108.8 all channels driven) dBa |
| Bass Alignment | Left and Right Channels: 2 x Auxiliary Bass Reflex (ABR) Loading. Centre Channel: 2 x Auxiliary Bass Reflex (ABR) Loading |
| Drive Unit Complement Left and Right Channels | 2 x 4" (100 mm) C-CAM cone bass/mid driver, 2 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter |
| Drive Unit Complement Centre Channel | 2 x 4" (100 mm) C-CAM cone bass/mid driver, 1 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter |
| Cabinet Dimensions: (H x W x D) (Including Feet) | 147 x 1307 x 93 mm (5 13/16 x 5 17/16 x 3 11/16") |
| External Dimensions (Including Bracket (H x W x D)) | 145 x 1307 x 100 mm (5 11/16 x 5 17/16 x 3 15/16") |
| Bracket | BSB |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20 lb) |