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Dimensions
Size comparison
BOOMBOX3Monitor Reference 3A
| BOOMBOX3 | Monitor Reference 3A | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 257 mm | 335 mm | −78 mm |
| Width | 482 mm | 205 mm | +277 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm | 252 mm | −52 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BOOMBOX3 better than Monitor Reference 3A?
BOOMBOX3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Monitor Reference 3A better than BOOMBOX3?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 34 Hz+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 6,400 g |
| Width | 482 mm | 205 mm |
| Height | 257 mm | 335 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm | 252 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
