ME 160

3-way-coaxial-floorstanding-loudspeaker in vented box

"All in all it is an elegant floorstanding loudspeaker displaying true understatement, reluctant to push itself to the fore. However, all understatement is gone immediately if you feed the ME 160 with any music material independent of the genre. Then it really comes out, the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing…"

Meik Wippermann, "Hörerlebnis" magazine, issue 72

(shown veneer: american walnut nature, indian appletree nature)

ME 160

The ME 160 3-way coaxial loudspeaker has been optimised for the reproduction of sound events in acoustically less attenuated living rooms. Interfering reflections on floor and ceiling surfaces often result in a diffuse and less precise sound image. The ME 160 passive floorstanding loudspeaker avoids this problem thanks to its vertical directionality in the mid and treble ranges. This radiation characteristic is achieved with a special geometric arrangement of the loudspeaker systems.

Bass and mid frequencies are reproduced by two 8-inch cone loudspeakers that are fed from separate filter branches. Both systems are placed in a bass-reflex cabinet with a downward-radiating exit opening. This design simplifies the positioning of the loudspeakers for achieving optimal bass reproduction in your listening room.

For the treble range, the floorstanding loudspeaker is equipped with three vertically arranged 1-inch tweeter calottes which are located in front of the upper bass midrange system. This technology both expands the dynamic range and increases the usable listening distance to 5 m. In combination with the coaxial arrangement, the result is a homogenous and natural sound image.

The general concept of the passive 3-way coaxial loudspeaker ME 160 is characterised by high efficiency, sound neutrality and dynamic qualities.

"All in all it is an elegant floorstanding loudspeaker displaying true understatement, reluctant to push itself to the fore. However, all understatement is gone immediately if you feed the ME 160 with any music material independent of the genre. Then it really comes out, the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing…"


Meik Wippermann, "Hörerlebnis" magazine, issue 72

General

Passive high-end-floorstanding-loudspeaker for listening distances between 2 and 5 m

Principle of construction

Coaxial 3-way-system in vented box

Maximum SPL

115 dB peak / r = 1 m (3.3 ft)

Sensitivity

89 dB

Bandwidth

40 Hz ... 20 kHz - 3 dB / 4 pi

Directivity index
from 100 Hz ... 10 kHz


increasing from 2 to 13 dB

Total harmonic distortion
measured at 96 dB / r = 1 m (3.3 ft)
from 100 Hz ... 10 kHz



≤ - 40 dB

Electronic Crossover frequencies

300 Hz and 2.2 kHz

Impedance

4 Ohm

Nominal power capacity

160 Watt

Maximum power capacity

400 Watt (at programme material)

Recommended amplifier power

100 ... 400 Watt

Loudspeaker systems

Woofer
200 mm (8") cone
Mid-range unit
200 mm (8") cone
Tweeter
3x 25 mm (1") dome

Input connector

bi-wiring, gold-plated screwed joint

Dimensions

Loudspeaker (H x W x D)
1070 x 280 x 335 mm (42.1 x 11 x 13.2 in)
Baseplate (W x D)
325 x 370 mm (12.8 x 14.6 in)

Weight

32 kg (70.4 lbs)

Design of the Cabinet

corpus
MDF-wood in ash black veneered; optional different veneers or colors
acoustic baffle
MDF-wood in microstructure semi gloss black

Brochure and Documentation

Standard veneer ash black (RAL9005), optional veneers and optional colours

We offer our loudspeakers in standard veneer ash black (RAL9005) or for an additional charge in different optional veneers respectively optional colours. This website provides an overview on the optional veneer and lacquer styles. We are pleased to check if your desired individual veneer and colour can be realised.

Important information about deviations from sample pattern

Wood is a natural product. Even the most thorough manufacturing can result in deviations in colour or structure and is no cause for complaint.
Images are represented differently on every screen and hence not colour-proof.