burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair

burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair

Burmester BC350 $375,000 Per Pair

Iconic Berlin audio manufacturer Burmester celebrated its 40th-anniversary last year, and next year it plans to celebrate its 25th anniversary of manufacturing its own loudspeakers. Burmester speakers, especially flagship models, have always been distinguished not only by their excellent sound quality but also by their original, often even unique design. Which was not only a means to an end but also a kind of challenge to existing standards. Suffice it to recall, at least, the B100 model with a body profile in the form of an aircraft wing!

Having high-quality components and traditional schemes on hand, in principle, it is quite easy to achieve acceptable results, but to do this using our own innovative technologies means expressing sincere respect, first of all, to the future consumer, who can become the owner of a unique product, and not banal high-cost consumer goods.

burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair


The year before the last High-End exhibition in Munich, the company presented a prototype of its new flagship speaker systems under the C500 index. Let me remind you that Burmester components traditionally have a three-digit number that corresponds to the year and month of development of this model, for example, almost the most famous device under this brand, the 808 preamplifiers was created in August 1980 and, by the way, is still being produced. So, in the case of conceptual speakers, the index meant … mass! Yes, a pair of “just” home speakers had to weigh a ton.

burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair

However, in the future, common sense prevailed, and most likely, the concept was somewhat revised. And the final version of acoustics from the new Burmester Signature series was designated BC350On the other hand, why be surprised: the height of the hull is almost two meters, and the depth is exactly one meter.

A pair of 13-inch woofers with a bass-reflex acoustic design is responsible for the bass in each speaker. The ports of these phase inverters are ordered and manufactured… at the Berlin Royal Porcelain Manufactory! And, no matter how pathetic it may sound, the choice of the manufacturer is dictated solely by the laws of physics and common sense. After all, the sound quality, in this case, will be higher than when using traditional materials. Rigidity, inertness, smoothness – these are the positive properties of porcelain that determined such a choice.

burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair



The mid-range is reproduced by a pair of 9-inch speakers, and an exotic Hale transducer is responsible for the high frequencies . It is made for Burmester (by special order!) by another legendary German company – ELAC.

Too much exotic? Far from it. Let me remind you that Dr. Oscar Hale , in fact, the inventor of this type of electro-acoustic transducer is a talented German engineer. He studied at the Georg-August University of Göttingen and in 1933 received his Ph.D. in molecular spectroscopy. Incidentally, he was married to Agnes Arsenteva, a professor at Leningrad State University. But this is all poetry, and physics is that the Hale emitter is, in fact, a variant of the isodynamic emitter. Which, in turn, is derived from the classic tape. Hale’s advantages are less brittleness due to the accordion design and increased efficiency (i.e. loudness) due to the larger radiating surface.

But not just speakers. Speakers can be used in one of two modes, depending on the situation.

The Pure mode provides the most audiophile sound, that is, it is such a refined High End: authenticity, neutral tonal balance, maximum resolution and accuracy. Soundstage parameters allow you to differentiate each performer, but at the same time ensure the continuity of playback.

In Live mode, the emphasis is on dynamics and surround sound, and this volume is provided, among other things, by connecting an additional adjustable Hale radiator on the top panel of the case. And of course, what kind of Live without unlimited volume? Simply put, this is such a mixture of a party and a concert at home, but without home limits.

And literally a couple more details about the speakers – although in this case there are no trifles. Speaker cabinets made of American walnut and milled aluminum are additionally reinforced with acrylic inserts. Which, in turn, is reinforced with mineral filler. Such measures minimize their own resonances and reduce the possible coloration of the sound.



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The elements of separation filters are selected according to the same uncompromising principle – for example, the linings in paper-oil capacitors for the same Hale emitter are made of … gold!

These speakers (in addition to weight and cost) have perhaps only one problem – the search for amplifiers of similar quality. But Burmester wouldn’t be a cult company if it didn’t answer that question as well.

The latest model 159 power amplifiers are again the first monoblocks in a quarter of a century, after the well-deserved 909th. And the most powerful in the history of the company (1200 watts into 4 ohms).


The manufacturer declares an adjustable damping factor (using a knob on the rear panel) that allows you to most accurately adjust the amplifier to the speaker systems available to the user. I would venture to suggest that we can talk about changing the depth of the overall negative feedback, which provides the required output resistance.

The selected value can be controlled using the LEDs on the top panel of the amplifier, under the sliding cover, where there is also a massive toggle switch (I want to say – a knife switch) for supplying power to the device.

burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair


Another characteristic feature of the novelty is the absence of the need for warming up after switching on: within a few seconds after the power is turned on, the amplifier is completely ready for operation.

The final assembly of each amplifier takes more than 100 hours, and after that it takes several more days for final testing.

You can still describe the advantages of this bundle for a long time and complain about its biting cost. Or you can just remember that at one time such companies as Bugatti, Maybach, Porsche,, and Mercedes considered cooperation with Burmester not only not shameful, but also extremely honorable themselves. And to doubt that these guys know a lot about quality and reliability is at least naive!

Price: 

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