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Bookshelf Speakers — Harbeth M40.5 XD2

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Harbeth M40.5 XD2
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The M40.5 XD2 has a three-lane design. The 300mm Radial 2 bass unit, the 200mm midrange Radial 2 driver and the 25mm SEAS Excel dome tweeter are responsible for the sound. The speaker operates in the frequency range from 35 Hz to 20,000 Hz with an impedance of 6 ohms and a sensitivity of 86 dB.

Specifications

  • Model name

    M40.5 XD2

  • Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    35

  • Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)

    86

  • Impedance (Ohms)

    6 - 8

  • Power amplifier requirements (W)

    <650

  • Has internal amplification

    N/A

  • Internal amplification power (W)

    N/A

  • Size (sm)

    750 × 432 × 388

  • Weight (kg)

    N/A

  • Official link

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