• Compact, powerful 2-way active speaker system
• Integrated amplifier with 2 x 40 watts of continuous power or 2 x 80 watts of peak power
• aptx® Bluetooth® input (version 5.0) for optimum sound reproduction
• HDMI® input with ARC capability for playback of TV audio and all connected sources
• Phono input for turntables with MM system
• Solid housing for precise sound reproduction

Compact and powerful -Multi-talented 2-way bass reflex active speaker

Measuring 205 mm wide and 335 mm high, the Reference 3A is a real shelf speaker, yet it still offers the full range of capabilities that the other models in the series possess. When used together with a television, for example, it raises its sound capabilities to a completely new level, yet it remains a fully-fledged stereo system with all of the functions mentioned above. Listening to music from your smartphone is just as easy as playing relaxing music from your vinyl collection. A chic lowboard, a TV, a turntable and a Reference 3A set; we can already picture it all in front of us.

COMPACT, BUT WITH A SOUND OF A MUCH LARGER MODEL

The 25 mm tweeter dome is also the component of choice here, while the lowest frequencies are catered for by a 170 mm bass-midrange driver, which delivers a real punch right down to 34 Hz.

The integrated amplifier delivers 2 x 40 watts of continuous power or 2 x 80 watts of peak power, which makes the Reference 3A a fully-fledged hi-fi speaker. The crossover in the 3A intervenes at a frequency of 3,300 Hz. Of course, this system also has an active and a passive speaker, with the latter simply being connected to the active unit via a cable. Like all of the speakers in the series, the 3A is also exquisitely processed, which is manifested in a weight of 6.4 and 5.8 kg per speaker.

• The left passive speaker is connected to the right active speaker via a supplied cable
• Bluetooth® input (version 5.0) with aptX Low Latency, optimized for audio/video applications
• Control for volume and input selection at the rear panel
• Optical digital input for direct connection of digital audio devices (e. g. TV)
• Sampling rates of all digital inputs up to 24Bit/192kHz
• Analogue stereo input (Cinch R/L) with switchable phono preamplifier for direct connection of a record player with magnet system (MM)
• LED status indicator at the speaker front
• Additional 3.5 mm analogue stereo input for connecting portable audio devices
• Complete control is ensured via the supplied remote control (incl. battery)
• Low standby power consumption (
• FE-Dynamics bass-midrange driver with low partial oscillation, coated paper cone and distortion optimized magnet system
• 25 mm fmax tweeter with soundguide for optimised dispersion properties and powerful ferrite drive for excellent dynamics
• High performance Class D amplifier module with an output of 2 x 40 watts RMS
• Numerous connection options for flexible and versatile use for smartphone via Bluetooth®, record player, TV via, HDMI® etc.
• HDMI® with ARC and CEC function (Speakers can be controlled via TV remote control
• Bluetooth® input (version 5.0) supports the aptX® high-end audio standard for high-quality playback from mobile devices
• Integrated high-performance amplifier module, no additional amplifier is required
• High-quality phono preamplifier for direct connection of a record player with MM magnet system
• Amplitude and phase-optimised crossover to meet the strict THX Ultra2 standard
• High-quality terminal with solid gold-plated and capsulated screw connectors
• Resonance-damping rubber feet
• Front panel: matt black / housing: black textured veneer