We are pleased to announce the return of the fully-assembled BMR Monitor and the arrival of a new Philharmonic Mini Monitor!

Due to the popularity of these speakers abroad, we have been able to arrange extra production for domestic customers. Both speakers come in elegant furniture-grade stained walnut cabinets with magnetic grills. Our shipment has just left port and will arrive in about 30 days. The BMR's feature a new six-inch ceramic woofer that has allowed us to increase sensitivity while still maintaining useful bass response to 34 Hz. The RAAL ribbon tweeter and BMR midrange are unchanged. The new Mini uses a five-inch version of the BMR's ceramic woofer and a premium Aurum Cantus A ccelerated M otion T weeter, which combines many of the attributes of a ribbon with the advantages of a lower crossover point and reduced distortion when used in a two-way speaker.

We will have full details and measurements for the BMR and Mini in the coming weeks. The Mini is pictured below in the piano-gloss walnut veneer that is also used for the BMR monitor. The BMR cabinet is rectangular, while the mini cabinet is curved, as shown. The Mini may be used either ported or sealed and comes with a custom plug for the rear port.

The BMR is priced at $1,700/pair plus shipping. The Mini is $900/pair plus shipping. If you wish to pre-order either speaker or have questions, just write to us at info@philharmonicaudio.com. Because this production run is quite limited, we are requiring a $250 deposit to hold your order. Shipping will begin on or about September 20.

For DIY enthusiasts and those of you wishing BMR custom cabinets in a wide variety of veneers and finishes, we are also continuing the options detailed below. The kit and Salk custom versions of the BMR use the original Scan Speak 8545-01 woofer. For reviews of this BMR with complete Spinorama measurements, see https://www.audioholics.com/bookshelf-speaker-reviews/bmr-philharmonitor-1 and https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/philharmonic_bmr/.

“ These speakers are awesome. The tonality revealed things in songs I’d never heard before....The resolution reveals little details such as slight inflections in voices and even accentuates the breathing-in of a vocalist before they begin their next line. It was a new experience for me to hear these kind of details. The soundstage is incredibly large and well balanced and the reflections in the room help to extend the soundstage to a size I’ve yet to hear from another speaker to date. ” Erin's Audio Corner, July 18, 2020

BMR Specifications

Cabinet Mirror Walnut Veneer with Ruby Stain Tweeter RAAL 64-10 OEM Midrange Tectonic Balanced Mode Radiator 2.5" Woofer SB Acoustics 6" Ceramic Frequency Response 36 Hz - 20kHz (+ / - 2db) Anechoic Sensitivity 86.5 dB (dB/2.83v/1M) Box Alignment Bass Reflex Dimensions 20" H x 8" W x 12-1/2" D Weight 32 lbs each Impedance 4 Ohms

Mini-Monitor Specifications

Cabinet Mirror Walnut Veneer with Ruby Stain, Curved Sides Tweeter Aurum Cantus OEM AMT Woofer SB Acoustics 5" Ceramic Frequency Response Ported: 50 Hz - 20kHz (+ / - 3db) In Room

Sealed: 62 Hz - 20kHz (+ / - 3db) In Room Sensitivity 85 dB (dB/2.83v/1M) Box Alignment Bass Reflex or Sealed Dimensions 12" H x (7.5" Front, 4.5" Back) W x 11" D Weight 19 lbs each Impedance 4 Ohms

Other BMR Purchase Options

A finished version in a wide variety of veneers and finishes is available through Salk Sound for $2,395/pr - $2,595/pr, depending on finish. You can also build your own BMR's at lower cost by purchasing a kit version from Meniscus Audio. The Meniscus kit includes all of the crossover parts, hardware, drivers, and plans for about $940/pr. Meniscus will also assemble and wire the crossovers for $105/pr. If you don't wish to build your own cabinets from scratch, Leland Crooks at Speaker Hardware will provide Baltic Birch flat packs for $149 - $169 a side depending on the quality of the birch veneer.