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Reference 3A MM de Capo BE Monitor speakers
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In excellent condition. There are just a few very light scuffs on the special finish which Reference 3A calls "Nextel matte coated cabinet”. These speakers use no crossover so they have a nice smooth frequency response. Beryllium tweeters give very detailed treble. Can be “bi-wired” but I've never tried that. Midrange is full-bodied and rich. You can’t see it in the photos but they are wedge-shaped, deeper bottom than top so front panel is slanted back slightly. I bought these in 2015 and have been very happy with them but I got the DIY itch a couple years ago and built my own Troels Gravensen kit speakers so I need to sell the de Capos. You can have the DIY speaker stands as well. I made them specifically for the de Capos out of wood and concrete so they are very stable—and heavy! I also have the original box they were sent in.


I paid $2960. I think they retail now for over $3000. Asking $1500.


Specs from Reference 3A website:


Sensitivity 92 dB

Impedance 8 Ohms

Frequency Response 42Hz to 40KHz

Power Handling 150 Watts RMS

Phase Coherent


DIMENSIONS

Height 15″ (38 cm)

Width 11″ (28 cm)

Depth 13″ (33 cm)

Weight 27 lbs (13 kg) each


Here are links to manufacturer's product page and a review by the Audiophiliac(Steve Guttenberg).


https://reference3a.com/products/mm-de-capo-be-monitor/

https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/drool-worthy-reference-3a-mm-de-capo-be-speakers/

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