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Dimensions
Size comparison
Monitor Reference 2AHyperboom
| Monitor Reference 2A | Hyperboom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 290 mm | 360 mm | −70 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 190 mm | −15 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 190 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 4,400 g | 5,900 g | −1,500 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Monitor Reference 2A better than Hyperboom?
- Weight4,400 g vs 5,900 g+34%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- aptXYes · Hyperboom: No
- Lowest frequency38 Hz vs 45 Hz+18%
Why is Hyperboom better than Monitor Reference 2A?
Hyperboom has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 80 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 38 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 4,400 g | 5,900 g |
| Width | 175 mm | 190 mm |
| Height | 290 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 190 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
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