MBL 126

MBL 126 Radialstrahler

One of the most important and obvious technical strengths of the MBL 126 is that it uses the same vertically mounted spherical tweeter and midrange drivers as the MBL 101 – the iconic flagship loudspeaker that first garnered international recognition for MBL, and a reputation that stands to this day. The diminutive 126 Radialstrahler was specifically developed to create an astonishingly large soundscape in smaller listening rooms. Its pyramid shaped bass cabinet can’t break the laws of physics, but it pushes them to the last hertz with a specially constructed bass-reflex enclosure that reduces cabinet resonance and vibration. With only 11 liters of volume, two 5.5” woofers configured in a push-push grouping on the sides of the cabinet make optimal use of their space to deliver in-room bass frequencies down to 70 Hz. The two bass drivers punch far above their weight with torsion-resistant aluminum membranes that maximize cone excursion. Held firmly in place by an aerodynamically shaped chassis, each of these powerful drivers enjoys maximum freedom of movement. The heat generated by the cones’ linear travel is efficiently dissipated from the driving voice coil via a directly glued voice coil carrier.

In the treble and mid ranges, the potent pyramid doesn’t miss a beat thanks to the speed, clarity, and space-conscious design of the MBL Radialstrahler drive units shared by its larger siblings. The MBL 126 is the breathtaking entry into the Radialstrahler world for small to medium-sized rooms. For an electronic dream pairing, MBL’s Cadenza C51 integrated amplifier, or a C11 Preamp - C21 power amp combination turn impressive into enthralling.

The 126  at a glance

• 3-way loudspeaker, bass reflex tuning
• Ideal for rooms up to approx. 25m² (300 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, 11-liter bass cabinet with 50 Hz tuning
• Crossover with 2-pole subsonic filter to protect the bass driver
• Choice of customizable finishes

Technical Specifications