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Dimensions
Size comparison
Monitor Reference 2AMonitor Reference 3A
| Monitor Reference 2A | Monitor Reference 3A | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 290 mm | 335 mm | −45 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 205 mm | −30 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 252 mm | −47 mm |
| Weight | 4,400 g | 6,400 g | −2,000 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Monitor Reference 2A better than Monitor Reference 3A?
- Weight4,400 g vs 6,400 g+45%
Why is Monitor Reference 3A better than Monitor Reference 2A?
- Lowest frequency38 Hz vs 34 Hz+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 38 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Optical input | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 4,400 g | 6,400 g |
| Width | 175 mm | 205 mm |
| Height | 290 mm | 335 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 252 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | — | Yes |
