Stand Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Three-way, reflex-loaded, stand-mounted loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) soft-dome tweeter, 3.5" (89mm) pulp-cone midrange unit, two 6" (153mm) plastic-cone woofers. Crossover frequencies: 600Hz, 6kHz. Crossover slopes: 24dB/octave, phase-compensated. Frequency response: 60Hz–18kHz ±3dB. Sensitivity: 82dB/V/m ±0.5dB (equivalent to 91dB/W/m at 2.83V into 8 ohms). Nominal impedance: 4 ohms (minimum 2 ohms). Power handling: 80W continuous below 600Hz, 50W 600Hz–6kHz, 30W above 6kHz.
Dimensions: 10.75" (273mm) H by 22" (559mm) W by 13" (330mm) D. Weight: 50 lbs (22.5kg) each.
Finishes available: oiled walnut veneer with brown grille cloth (the otherwise identical BBSM-6 has a black utility finish with optional black grilles).
Serial numbers of units tested: 893 & 894. Price: $2800/pair (1992); no longer available (2008).
Approximate number of dealers: 20.
Manufacturer: Westlake Audio, 2696 Lavery Court, Unit 18, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Tel: (805) 499-3686. Fax: (805) 498-2571. Web: www.westlakeaudio.com.