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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- The brand's products feature a high level of configurability including adjustable gain, loading, and capacitance, allowing for fine-tuning to specific system needs and preferences, though this adjustability may not always be easily accessible or well-documented.
- Burmester aims for a sound that combines refinement with a powerful and controlled bass response, creating a large-scale soundstage with solid instrument placement.
- Reflecting German engineering principles, products are built to extremely high standards with attention to build quality and finish that is often described as exceptional, even decades after initial purchase and offering long-term serviceability.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "What the Burmester 175 does extremely well is atmospheric, room filling swells, because it seems to play these with absolute precision and fidelity. 'Rakim' by the Dead Can Dance live album Toward The Within [4AD] is a perfect example of this; it's a mini-maelstrom of sound, and should envelop the listener in a range of deep and impressive sounds from the musicians." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/burmester-audiosysteme-175-turntable-system)
- "In one word: breathtaking! From the very first tone onwards, it delivers what only really excellent speakers are capable of doing: conveying a feeling of authority and greatness as soon as the first note sounds." (https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0121/BurmesterB38FloorstandingLoudspeakerReview.htm)
- "Those who lean toward the 'amplifier makes no difference' camp have not experienced the 911 MK3. The sound it pushes through loudspeakers is effortless, completely uncolored, grain-free, liquid, incredibly detailed, highlights micro and macro dynamics with ridiculous ease, and has near unlimited, stable power that places the lucky listener foursquare into whichever venue the recording was made." (https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2016/5/24/burmester-911-mk3-power-amplifier)
- "Through the 911, the note was all these things and more. The 'more' was a live sound heard rarely through equipment. The note rang through space in an uncanny way. Although nearly impossible to describe, many audiophiles know the subtle line between live and well-designed amplified sound. Here, the line was blurred, if not crossed." (https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2016/5/24/burmester-911-mk3-power-amplifier)
- "I've never heard an amplifier that does a better job of getting out of the way of the music than the 911 mk.3. The bass is powerful and articulate, the mids seamless and smooth, and the highs are extended, not harsh, grainy nor forced in any way." (https://www.tonepublications.com/review/burmester-911mk-3)
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Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
B18
- Positioning: The entry-level loudspeaker in Burmester's B-Series.
- Description: Designed for dynamic and musical performance in a compact form, featuring a 2½-way bass reflex design. It includes a unique ring radiator tweeter for high transparency, making it ideal for smaller rooms or those seeking a balance between performance and size, unlike the larger BC350 which offers more expansive sound.
BX100
- Positioning: The mid-range loudspeaker offering in Burmester's lineup.
- Description: Combines a modern design with advanced sound technology, featuring a 4-way system for precise sound distribution. Its Air-Motion-Transformer tweeter provides a wide soundstage, unlike the B18 which is more compact and less complex.
BC350
- Positioning: The top-tier loudspeaker in Burmester's Signature Line.
- Description: Offers exceptional sound quality with its dual-mode tuning options, Pure and Live, for different listening experiences. Its massive size and advanced technology make it suitable for large spaces, far exceeding the capabilities of the BX100 and B18 in terms of scale and detail.
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