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Features
Specifications
- SPL: 90dB 1W/1m
- Impedance: 10 Ohm
- Crossover Frequencies: 950 Hz / 320 Hz/ 50 Hz (Active)
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 25 000 Hz (-3dB)
- Material: Birch Plywood for the Housing and solid Maple Wood for the Horn
- Weight: 50 kg (per piece)
- Dimensions: height 1260mm, width front 233mm, width back 400mm, depth 305mm, depth including horn 410mm, diameter horn 320mm
Description
The Top Line "Bob" M Hornloudspeaker demonstrates the symbiosis of high-end sound and slim design. Based on the concept of the Top Line "Bob" L Hornloudspeaker, with a smaller footprint. Here works a combination of horn speakers, four passive 8″ carbon coated Paper low-mid tone chassis and 8 DSP-controlled active 10″ subwoofers with an amplifier power of 1500 watts.
The Top Line “Bob” M Hornloudspeaker demonstrates the symbiosis of high-end sound and slim design. Based on the concept of the Top Line “Bob” L Hornloudspeaker, with a smaller footprint. Here works a combination of horn speakers, four passive 8″ carbon coated Paper low-mid tone chassis and 8 DSP-controlled active 10″ subwoofers with an amplifier power of 1500 watts. This universal talent also follows the open-baffle principle. This design completely dispenses with the inherent sounds of enclosures and does not require any damping. Only in this way can you actually hear your electronic chain “breathe”. With the Top Line “Bob” M you can enjoy and experience music in its most vivid form and feel the soul of music in every single octave.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- They also offer a range of accessories, including room treatments and cable enhancers, alongside traditional audio components, allowing for a holistic approach to system optimization.
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HIGHLINE BOBBY S
- Positioning: A compact horn loudspeaker designed for intimate, high-fidelity listening spaces.
- Description: Features a carefully matched horn tweeter that avoids compression drivers, offering detailed and natural sound with excellent impulse response. Compared to its larger siblings, it delivers precision without extended low-frequency performance, making it ideal for small rooms, modest budgets, and basic functional needs.
HIGHLINE BOBBY M
- Positioning: A floorstanding speaker system that builds on a compact design to serve larger rooms.
- Description: Integrates a passive bass extension with the high-line horn design to enhance low-frequency clarity and overall dynamics. Relative to the Bobby S, it provides deeper bass and a broader soundstage.
HIGHLINE BOBBY L
- Positioning: A high-performance floorstanding loudspeaker crafted for immersive, large-room listening.
- Description: Combines the core horn technology with dual bass extensions to achieve robust power handling and a clearly structured bass foundation while maintaining refined midrange detail. Compared with the Bobby M, it offers greater dynamic reserve and sonic depth.
TOPLINE BOB M
- Positioning: A slim, high-end horn loudspeaker that incorporates active bass control for versatile performance.
- Description: Pairs passive horn drivers with DSP-controlled active subwoofers to deliver vivid sound reproduction and an open-baffle feel. In contrast to the Highline series, it adds modern digital bass management.
TOPLINE BOB L
- Positioning: A flagship high-end horn loudspeaker featuring an integrated, powerful active subwoofer system.
- Description: Engineered with extensive diaphragm areas and DSP-controlled active bass to ensure exceptional impulse response and clean, detailed sound across a wide frequency range. Compared to the Bob M, it provides significantly increased power, modular upgrade options, and premium performance for demanding, large-scale listening environments.
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$500
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20
Founding Year
1980
Our take on the brand
SteinMusic, a German hifi brand, is known for their unique room treatment products called H2 Harmonizers and Magic Stones, which claim to enhance sound by altering air molecule density in listening rooms. Their horn-loaded speakers and modular designs are handmade in Germany, with the Bobby M Loudspeaker offering full-range sound from a compact size.
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