{"product_id":"burmester-b18-loudspeaker","title":"B18 Loudspeaker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pa-d5\" style=\"color:#080808;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d1935;font-weight:600\"\u003eBurmester · B-Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.45;font-weight:600\"\u003eThe B18 is the entry to Burmester loudspeakers: a 42-inch, 2½-way floorstander with a ring-radiator tweeter and two 17 cm drivers, built in Berlin and finished like the rest of the B-Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 0 18px;padding:4px 10px;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;border-radius:2px;font-size:13px;color:#55524c\"\u003ePrice is for a pair in a standard finish. Custom special paint for the B-Series adds $6,000 per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1px;background:#d8d5ce;border:1px solid #d8d5ce;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e2½-way\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ebass reflex, front-firing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e88 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003esensitivity at 2.83 V \/ 1 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e42 Hz\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003ebass extension, ±3 dB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f6f2;padding:12px 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2\"\u003e77 lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#55524c;line-height:1.35;margin-top:3px\"\u003eper speaker (35 kg)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe B18 is a 2½-way bass reflex loudspeaker with all drivers on the front. The tweeter is a ring radiator with a titanium membrane developed exclusively for Burmester, and the two 17 cm glass-fiber paper-cone drivers are an evolution of a proven unit: one works as a mid-woofer in its own closed chamber for a clean midrange, and the other adds bass below it. The crossover is housed in a separate cabinet chamber. The massive MDF front and a cabinet optimized with finite-element analysis keep resonance low and bass precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe base is built on a sandwich principle from a high-molecular thermoplastic and other materials with high internal damping, which decouples the speaker from the floor. A bass switch on the rear and an optional foam cylinder for the port adapt the low end to the room and to taste. Burmester rates the B18 at 88 dB sensitivity, 4 Ω impedance, 42 Hz to 30 kHz within 3 dB and 120 W power handling, so a 101 integrated amplifier drives it comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eAlan Sircom reviewed the B18 for hi-fi+ and called it easy to live with and highly detailed, delivering far more than its price suggests, worth considering even by people who do not own Burmester electronics. In 2022 the B18 was brought into line with the B28 and B38, gaining the screwless front and the common range of cabinet and front finishes; the review covers the earlier version. The B18 and 101 are the smallest complete Burmester system we offer, and we can set them up for you in our Portland showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px\"\u003eThe B18 is finished in white, middle-grey, black or American walnut, all matt, with a silver or black anodized front. Custom colors are available at a surcharge through Burmester's BESPOKE program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eKey technologies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing-radiator tweeter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A titanium-membrane ring radiator developed exclusively for Burmester for open, transparent treble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-chamber mid-woofer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 17 cm mid-woofer has its own sealed enclosure for a clean, focused midrange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate crossover chamber.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crossover is isolated in its own chamber for clean transitions and a coherent sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwich base.\u003c\/strong\u003e A decoupling base of high-damping thermoplastic and other materials isolates the cabinet from the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEM-optimized cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The enclosure and massive MDF front were optimized by finite-element analysis to reduce resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass adjustment.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rear bass switch and optional foam cylinder adapt the low end to the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0 0 6px;padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 18px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#f4f4f2;border:1px solid #d8d5ce\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003ematt lacquer; silver or black front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 18px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#8a8c8e;border:1px solid #d8d5ce\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle-Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003ematt lacquer; silver or black front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 18px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#1d1d1f;border:1px solid #d8d5ce\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003ematt lacquer; silver or black front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 18px;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:#7a4b2a;border:1px solid #d8d5ce\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#55524c\"\u003ematt veneer; silver or black front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:13.5px;color:#55524c\"\u003eAll four standard finishes are the same price. Custom special paint adds $6,000 per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 6px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e2½-way bass reflex floorstanding loudspeaker, front-firing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRing radiator, titanium membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eMidrange \/ mid-woofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.7 in (17 cm) glass fiber paper cone, closed chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eBass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e6.7 in (17 cm) glass fiber paper cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNot published by Burmester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFrequency response (±3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e42 Hz – 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eSensitivity (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e88 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e4 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003ePower rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e42 × 8 × 15.8 in (approximately 1,067 × 203 × 401 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003e77 lb (35 kg) each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003eWhite, middle-grey, black or American walnut, all matt; silver or black front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px 7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top;width:40%;color:#55524c\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d5ce;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brand.burmester.de\/document\/6\/en#\/loudspeakers\/b18-loudspeakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBurmester B18 product page and specifications (Burmester Home Audio)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #080808;border-bottom:1px solid #080808;margin:0 0 22px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eBurmester's loudspeakers, from the B-Series to the Signature Line; all are priced per pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurmester B18\u003c\/strong\u003e (this model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-b28-loudspeaker\"\u003eBurmester B28\u003c\/a\u003e: 3-way floorstander, all drivers front-firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-b38-loudspeaker\"\u003eBurmester B38\u003c\/a\u003e: 3-way floorstander, 32 cm side-firing woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-bx100-loudspeaker\"\u003eBurmester BX100\u003c\/a\u003e: 4-way floorstander, configurable finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-bc150-loudspeaker\"\u003eBurmester BC150\u003c\/a\u003e: 3-way floorstander with dual AMT and Ambience control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-bc350-loudspeaker\"\u003eBurmester BC350\u003c\/a\u003e: Signature Line 3-way with Pure and Live modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003ePartner the B18 with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-101-integrated-amplifier\"\u003e101\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/232\"\u003e232\u003c\/a\u003e integrated amplifier and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/burmester-151-mk2-musiccenter\"\u003e151 MK2 Musiccenter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 5px\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hifiplus.com\/articles\/burmester-audiosysteme-b18-floorstanding-loudspeaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehi-fi+: Burmester Audiosysteme B18 floorstanding loudspeaker\u003c\/a\u003e (Alan Sircom, September 2017; covers the version before the 2022 update)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f7f6f2;border-left:3px solid #8d1935\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600\"\u003ePlan your Burmester system with Pearl Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px\"\u003ePearl Audio is an authorized Burmester dealer. Contact us to arrange an audition of the B18 with the 101 or 232 in our Portland showroom. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+15032222599\"\u003e(503) 222-2599\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@pearlaudio.com?subject=Burmester%20B18\"\u003esales@pearlaudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burmester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50786809774178,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/burmester-b18-loudspeaker-square-1200.jpg?v=1793195052","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/burmester-b18-loudspeaker","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}