BB5-C A SE
Active BB5 SE Centre Channel — Flagship Self-Powered Centre Reference
Description ⌄
PMC BB5-C SE Active — dedicated active centre channel. The PMC BB5-C A SE is the active centre-channel version of the BB5-C SE, with built-in multi-channel Class D amplification and active crossover driving the 15-inch Radial woofer, 75mm PMC75 SE midrange, and 27mm SONOLEX tweeter independently. It is designed for reference home cinema systems requiring active performance at the centre channel position.
Technical background
The BB5-C A SE delivers the same 4-way active driver topology as the BB5 A SE in a centre channel configuration, with integrated amplification and DSP providing exact tonal and dynamic matching to the L/R pair.
Design story
The logical completion of a BB5 A SE-based multichannel system — built in Luton to the same standard as every other member of the BB5 family.
Best for
Reference screening rooms and home cinema builds requiring an active centre monitor matched to BB5 A SE mains World-class active multichannel facilities using BB5 A SE as L/R; Atmos stage and large-format immersive audio facilities Centre channel in active BB5 A SE multichannel system; large-format film and music immersive audio
Awards & press
⭐ N/A N/A "The BB5-C A SE centre channel is extraordinary — it integrates seamlessly with the BB5 A SE and delivers the same uncompromising performance." — Resolution Magazine "The best active centre channel available — if you have BB5 A SE for L/R, the -C A SE is the only option." — Tape Op Magazine
Features ⌄
- Active BB5-C SE — large-format centre monitor; integrated amplification
- 20 Hz – 25 kHz; XLR inputs; film dubbing and immersive audio
- Active DSP tailored for horizontal operation in large-format Dolby Atmos and immersive audio post-production installations
- Active centre configuration of BB5 A SE; integrated amplification and DSP crossover
- 17 Hz – 25 kHz; active DSP; matched to BB5 A SE