What does a sensitivity of 93 dB mean for the Max Mini?
The Max Mini has a sensitivity of 93 dB at 2.83 Vrms at 1 meter, which means it plays quite loudly even with relatively low power, making it suitable for amplifiers starting at around 10 watts.
What does a nominal impedance of 8 ohms (minimum 6 ohms) mean?
A nominal impedance of 8 ohms indicates the average load on the amplifier; the minimum of 6 ohms means that the impedance may drop slightly under certain loads, so a robust amplifier is recommended.
How low does the bass extend on the Max Mini?
The frequency response ranges from approximately 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz, which means the bass is quite solid for a bookshelf model, but it doesn't reach the very lowest frequencies produced by a subwoofer.
Are the speakers compatible with tube amplifiers?
Yes, the Max Mini has been specifically optimized for tube amplifiers in terms of impedance curve and sensitivity, so they work well with tube amps.
What kind of connections do the Max Mini speakers have?
There’s a speaker terminal on the back that accepts 4 mm banana plugs, forks, or stripped cables, so the connection is flexible and standard.
Is there a switch to change the tone (e.g., for valve/SS)?
There is indeed a switch on the back that allows you to adjust the sound between modes such as Valve, Solid-State, and with or without attenuated treble control.
How many watts RMS can the Max Mini handle without distortion?
The speakers are rated for 100 watts RMS; although they can get quite loud internally, playing at high volumes above that level requires an amplifier with sufficient headroom.
What are the dimensions, and what does that mean for placement?
Each cabinet is 49.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, with front-firing bass reflex ports; that depth requires sufficient space, but the front ports offer some flexibility in placement.
What finishes are available?
The finish options are high-gloss Cherry, Walnut, and Mahogany, all lacquered; some of the cabinetry features veneer.
How does the crossover work, and what filters are used?
The crossover uses 12 dB/octave filters for both the woofer (low-pass) and the tweeter (high-pass), with a crossover frequency between 1,000 and 1,500 Hz, ensuring smooth integration of both drivers.
