Product Description
Linn 343 Passive with Active Bass (PWAB) Floor-standing Loudspeaker
Experience reference-grade performance without the bulk. The Linn 343 Passive with Active Bass (PWAB) is a revolutionary 4-way floor-standing loudspeaker engineered to project an unshakeable illusion of reality. Built entirely around Linn’s cutting-edge Pistonik drive unit technology, the 343 redefines what a compact reference loudspeaker can achieve, bringing breathtaking scale, rock-solid imaging, and emotional immediacy directly into your home.
Seamlessly Integrate Reference Sound Into Your Existing System
The standout feature of the 343 PWAB (Passive with Active Bass) configuration is its ultimate versatility. Specifically designed for effortless integration, this version allows you to use your existing external amplification to drive the critical three-way analogue passive crossover array (tweeter, midrange, and upper bass) via three pairs of premium binding posts.
Meanwhile, the demanding lower frequencies are offloaded to an internal, state-of-the-art Active Bass system. It features an independent XLR input that feeds Linn’s onboard, ultra-efficient Utopik power supply, Power DAC, and a down-firing 8” Pistonik lower-bass driver. By managing its own low-end power requirements, the 343 PWAB removes a massive burden from your current amplifier, instantly elevating your entire system’s dynamics, clarity, and control without forcing you to replace your favored electronics.
Architectural Elegance Meets Acoustic Engineering
- Revolutionary Pistonik Motors: Features a 190mm upper bass and a down-firing 220mm lower bass driver utilizing Linn’s proprietary Pistonik motor systems for bass with remarkable texture, scale, and composure.
- Carbon Dome Precision: The upper frequencies are driven by ultra-rigid, lightweight 19mm thin-ply woven carbon dome tweeters and 64mm midrange drivers for stunningly transparent vocals and high-end detail.
- Composite Cabinet Design: An all-new cabinet construction that minimizes internal resonance, supporting wide sound dispersion and dead-accurate imaging.
- Mechanically Isolated Electronics: The onboard active modules are suspended on a three-point spring system and passively cooled in complete silence, protecting the delicate signal path from physical vibrations.
- Future-Proof Upgrade Path: Equipped with an Exakt Link, the 343 PWAB is ready to transition into a fully digital, fully active system using an external Linn Exaktbox and 6 channels of amplification whenever you are ready to upgrade.
Specifications
- Speaker Type: 4-way floor-standing (Passive with Active Bass)
- Crossover: 3-way analogue passive with active bass
- Room Correction: Space Optimisation capable (with a Linn DSM)
- Cabinet Volume: 43 liters
- Dimensions (with stand): 1091mm (H) x 338mm (W) x 466mm (D)
- Weight (with stand): 45.5 kg (approx. 100 lbs)
- Available Finishes: The Glasgow Collection (Clyde Built, Single Malt, Linn Heritage), The Signature Collection (Triton), and The Classic Collection (Piano Black, Alpine White)
