0:00 Intro
0:18 Today's Topic: Acora Acoustics MRB-1 Monitor
0:33 Some history on Acora Acoustics
1:00 Natural Stone Enclosures
1:41 Introducing the MRC range
2:10 Why Marble
2:55 The body
3:13 Accuton Drivers
3:32 The C25
4:02 The C173
4:55 More detail
5:45 The crossover
6:17 Into play
6:43 Associated amps and cables
7:14 Initial performance
8:22 Completing the picture
8:47 The lowest musical octave
9:11 Why implement subwoofers
9:58 Attention to placement detail
10:10 Seriously excellent results
10:47 Midrange
11:10 Dynamics
11:30 Treble
12:29 Keeping its composure
12:54 Specific capabilities
14:00 Scale and authority
14:58 Imaging and staging
15:26 Too much fun
15:50 a TRUE audiophile experience
16:29 Your last loudspeakers?
16:58 Martini Time
17:26 Outro-Subscriptions

Today’s episode features a product from a category that I don’t typically cover or particularly relish. But this one made such an impression that I had to share it with you.

Meet the MRB-1, the distinguished entry model in Acora Acoustics' most affordable product range.

LINKS ASSOCIATED WITH TODAY’S EPISODE
Acora Acoustics MRB-1 Webpage:
acoraacoustics.com/mrcb-product-page/

Acora Acoustics Website:
acoraacoustics.com/

Print review at Part-Time Audiophile - Oct 3, 2025
pt.audio/2025/10/03/acora-mrb-1-loudspeakers-part-…

MRB-1 Specifications:
Speaker Design - Bookshelf 2 Way Bass Reflex
Tweeter - 1" Ultra Hard Ceramic Dome
Bass/Midrange - 1 x 7" Ceramic Cone
Impedance - 8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power - 10w - 250w
Efficiency - 89dB 1W/1M
Frequency Range - 35Hz - 25kHz
Dimensions -12" deep x 9.5" wide x 14.5" high
Weight - 47 Ibs each (weight can change depending on stone selected)
Price - $7995/pair

Recordings mentioned”
Ricki Lee Jones – “Girl at Her Volcano” (Warner Bros. Records – 1-23805)
Minoru Nojima – “Nojima Plays Liszt” (Reference Recordings – RR-25)
the Crown SASS™ Demonstration Disc (SAR D649010)

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