MBL 120

MBL 120 Omnidirectional Loudspeaker

First-time listeners of the MBL 120 are frequently mystified. Their most common question is: “Where is the music coming from?” Their second question: “How is the bass produced?” The answers are pure MBL. The proprietary enclosure-free radial midrange and high-frequency drivers deliver buoyant, crystalline performance that soars over a bedrock of bass typically found in larger loudspeakers. Combined with the stop/start speed and low-frequency texture found only in smaller-sized speakers, the result is unrivalled clarity and dimensional range. Such a fast, detailed, and dynamic full-spectrum transducer consistently leaves listeners searching in vain for a hidden subwoofer. True consequence by design!

The 120’s 20-litre pyramid-shaped cabinet surrounds mid-woofers with premium chassis technology to produce incomparable bass response. Two 6 ½-inch long-throw woofers featuring custom-designed aluminum membranes are strategically positioned on the sides of the bass-reflex enclosure. Internally connected by massive aluminum rods, the two drivers work seamlessly in a push-push configuration, preventing inherent recoil forces from being transferred to the cabinet, creating distortion. Taking care of business above 650 Hz is MBL’s exclusive 360-degree dispersion of middle and high frequencies using the same omnidirectional radial-driver combination found in the 120’s larger siblings. For the media-minded, MBL developed the 120 RC to serve as the Radial Center channel in home-theater applications. 

The 120s are specified for room sizes up to 35m² (400 ft²). When paired with components from MBL’s Cadenza or Noble Lines, these pyramids of power effortlessly convey the emotional magnitude and meaning of music with a verve and clarity that is peerless.

The 120  at a glance

• 3-way loudspeaker, bass reflex tuning
• Ideal for rooms up to approx. 35m² (400 ft²)
• HT37 tweeter and MT50 midrange drivers built with Radialstrahler technology
• Long-stroke aluminum chassis bass drivers with aerodynamic baskets for low friction losses
• Bass drivers in push-push arrangement to prevent power loss to the cabinet
• Pyramid shaped, 20-liter bass cabinet with 42 Hz tuning
• Crossover with 2-pole subsonic filter to protect the bass driver
• Choice of customizable finishes

Technical Specifications