MBL 126 MKII RC

The MBL 126 MKII RC is the center-channel version of the 126 MKII — the same compact Radialstrahler, supplied as a single unit on its own dedicated center stand for multichannel and home-cinema systems. Because a Radialstrahler radiates in every horizontal direction at once, the center speaker shares the exact voice of the left and right channels — no compromised horizontal MTM box, no dialogue that sounds like it came from a different system than the score. For an LMC cinema built around a pair of 126 MKII, 120 MKII, or larger Radialstrahlers, the 126 MKII RC is the matched center that keeps the front soundstage seamless.

It carries the family's crown jewels: the vertically mounted spherical Radial HT37 tweeter and MT50 midrange — the same drivers found in the iconic MBL 101 — bringing the speed, clarity, and spacious presentation of MBL's flagship technology to the center channel. Below them, a pair of 5-inch aluminium bass drivers in push-push configuration cancel recoil forces against the 11-liter cabinet, holding the bottom end precise down to 70 Hz. The MKII crossover uses premium Intertechnik components and new WBT terminals.

The RC ships on a dedicated center stand — lower than the stereo 126's tall stand — so the acoustic center sits at screen height beneath or above a display, integrating visually and technically with the rest of the system. Each speaker weighs 15 kilograms without its stand. Standard finishes span piano black or white with gold or chrome accents, plus satin black/chrome; custom colors available.

Priced from $8,800 each in satin finish ($10,000 in piano), the 126 MKII RC completes a Radialstrahler cinema without diluting it. Handbuilt in Berlin. Hear it at LMC — walk in during business hours at Scottsdale or Tempe, or book ahead for a prepared listening session.