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The Burmester B50 is a reference-level floorstanding loudspeaker designed for audiophiles who demand musicality, precision, and effortless authority. Built in Germany with Burmester’s signature craftsmanship, it delivers a refined, dynamic, and immersive listening experience suitable for both classical and modern genres.
• Design: 3-way bass reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
• Drivers:
• 2 × Custom Burmester woofers
• 1 × Midrange driver with Burmester low-distortion technology
• 1 × Air-Motion-Transformer (AMT) tweeter
• Frequency Response: ~38 Hz – 40 kHz (varies slightly by version)
• Sensitivity: approx. 89–90 dB
• Impedance: 4 Ω nominal
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 150W – 400W
• Dimensions: approx. 125 cm (H)
• Weight: ~80 kg per speaker
At S$4,500, this sits well below the recent S$6,684 25th percentile and far under the S$8,868 median for comparable SGD listings, so it reads as a strong bargain rather than a merely fair ask. Against that benchmark, the price leaves plenty of room for a buyer to feel ahead even before factoring in condition.
That makes it interesting for a reason: Burmester gear is prized for its refined, smooth, high-resolution presentation and solid long-term desirability, so a clean example can be a very satisfying keep. With very good condition, the key upside is simply getting into a respected piece at an unusually accessible level; I’d still confirm service history, remote, and original packaging if available, but there’s no need to overthink this one if it’s functioning properly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Burmester Audiosysteme traces its roots to Berlin, Germany, where engineer and musician Dieter Burmester founded the company in 1977, formally registering it as a GmbH the following year. Born from his frustration with a faulty preamplifier, Burmester repurposed medical electronics into the iconic 777 amplifier—named for its July 1977 debut—launching a legacy of precision engineering and unyielding quality standards. Handcrafted in Berlin ever since, the brand embodies Dieter's vision of technical innovation without compromise, even after his passing.
The company specializes in luxury high-end audio components, including preamplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated and multi-channel amps, CD players, D/A converters, phono preamps, surround processors, FM tuners, speakers, power conditioners, and accessories. Burmester also excels in turntables and cables, but its hallmark is fully DC-coupled designs and symmetrical balanced topology, first pioneered in the 838 phono preamp, delivering noise-free, distortion-minimal sound.
Positioned at the pinnacle of the high-end market, Burmester commands a global reputation for uncompromising musicality, timeless design, and bespoke craftsmanship, often rivaling or exceeding competitors in clarity and dynamics. Its prestige extends to automotive partnerships since 2002, powering elite systems in Bugatti Veyron, Porsche Panamera and Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz, and Ferrari models—proving hi-fi perfection transcends the home.
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