MT Series

MT3F Floorstanders

MT3F Floorstanders
3-way Active Floorstanders
If one was to put together a wish list for a high end loudspeaker, it may look a little like this:

  • 1. Full range 20Hz to 20kHz performance.
  • 2. Seamless integration across the full frequency spectrum.
  • 3. Highest quality performance and musicality with tight, precise bass.
  • 4. Visually appealing with domestically acceptable form factor.
  • 5. Room independent performance.

Viewed individually, any of the above goals would be a sizeable challenge. However, when viewed as a whole the true nature of the challenge becomes apparent. Despite the difficulty, our passion for audio and desire to meet the above goals led to five years of intense development. We are therefore proud to present the result - the all Australian designed and built SGR MT3 floorstander.

The major obstacle encountered was the lack of off-the-shelf drivers that met our high expectations. Finding a bass driver that would work down to 20Hz in a relatively small sealed enclosure proved impossible, so we designed and built our own. Years of research realised our infamous 10" woofer. Combined with our intricate interlocking bracing system and complex cabinet construction, these woofers form what we like to call our strong foundation. Sealed vs ported? No competition - sealed really is a quantum leap forward!
Designed & manufactured in Australia.
With the MT series, the majority of construction is done by hand and the high-gloss 2-pack finish is built up to 30 layers over multiple weeks with ultra fine sanding in between each layer. Build time is 5-8 weeks per pair and we only build 8-10 pairs per year.
Drivers
  • Scan Speak Revelator ring-radiator tweeter, low distortion and power compression with a bandwidth out to 40Khz
  • 5" Eton Symphony midrange. 3-layer Hexacone sandwich diaphragm with Kapton voice coil and aluminium phase plug. Soon to be replaced by a purpose designed and Australian built SGR 5" FEA optimised paper cone midrange.
  • 10" long-throw, low-distortion paper cone woofers optimised for sealed box use. Purpose designed and custom built.
Bass Enclosure
  • Double constrained layer damped construction consisting of dual marine plywood internal walls with a high-density external polymer skin.
  • Extensive interlocking bracing system, marine ply.
  • Internally treated with SGR Selective MemBrane (SMB) technology to eliminate standing waves and box induced colorations.
  • Seamless construction technique with no visible join lines. Remains stable over time.
  • Magnetically attached grille.
  • Custom made marine grade stainless steel spikes with level adjustment and locking nut.
Mid-Hi Enclosure
  • Stacked layer highly-damped marine plywood internal structure with a high-density external polymer skin.
  • Floating front baffle isolated from the enclosure and mounted with shock-mounts. No mechanical connection between the drivers and the enclosure walls.
  • Internally treated with SGR Selective MemBrane (SMB) technology to eliminate standing waves and box induced colorations.
  • Seamless construction technique with no visible join lines. Remains stable over time.
  • Sorbothane based dual layer isolation system stops bass enclosure vibrations from modulating the midrange output.
  • Magnetically attached grille.
  • Custom made marine grade stainless steel spikes with level adjustment and locking nut (smaller version of bass enclosure spikes) Triangular spike arrangement allows easy tilting of the MT head unit.
Electronics
  • The MT3F's are an active loudspeaker requiring an electronic crossover and 6 channels of amplification.
  • Our Elite Series pre-amp has been designed to accommodate the required active crossover circuitry, providing 6 line level outputs.
  • Crossover circuitry designed using ultra-low noise and distortion components and values were calculated using the latest computer based optimisation programs.
  • Amplification is provided by the Elite series ELs stereo units or ELm monoblocks. See options tab for more details.
  • Price indicated includes speakers, pre-amp and all required amplifiers. Interconnects and speaker cables are also provided made to length. Think of the MT3F's as more of a system than just a pair of speakers. Just add source!
Acoustic Specifications
Drivers: 1 x ScanSpeak Revelator ring-radiator tweeter, 1 x SGR paper cone midrange, 2 x SGR long-throw paper cone woofers.
Enclosure alignment: Sealed box, critically damped.
Frequency Response: 18Hz - 40Khz
Distortion: TBA @ 1W/1m
Electrical Specifications
Amplifier Channels: 6 required per speaker pair.
Tweeter Amplifier: Elite Series EL15s - 150W
Midrange Amplifier: Elite Series EL15s - 150W
Bass Amplifier: Elite Series EL30S - 300W
Amplifier Class: AB
Adjustability
HI Level: +/- 3dB
MID Level: +/- 3dB
Room gain compensation: Bass shelf enable: 9 levels in 1dB steps. High frequency shelf enable: 6 levels in 1dB steps.
Dimensions
Dimensions: 515mm (W) x 550mm (D) x 1160mm (H)
Product Weight: TBA kg per speaker & stand
Shipping Weight: TBA kg total per speaker pair
Colour Options
  • The MT3F's can be high-gloss 2-pack "piano" finished in any desired colour with either solid or metallic automotive paint.
Amplifier Options
  • The MT3F's are purchased as a package. The package, as standard, includes:

    1. Elite series ELPRE pre-amplifier fitted with an MT3F active crossover module.

    2. EL15S stereo amplifier to run the tweeters.

    3. EL15s stereo amplifier to run the midrange drivers.

    4. EL30s stereo amplifier to run the bass drivers.

    The price indicated is for the above package.

  • For those chasing the ultimate in performance, a monoblock package is available at an additional cost:

    1. Elite series ELPRE pre-amplifier fitted with an MT3F active crossover module.

    2. 2 x EL15m monoblock amplifiers to run the tweeters.

    3. 2 x EL15m monoblock amplifiers to run the midrange drivers.

    4. 2 x EL30m monoblock amplifiers to run the bass drivers.

  • Because of the modular way the electronics have been designed, amplifiers can be mixed and matched to suit layout aesthetics or space requirements. For example, EL15s stereo amps for the MT section and EL15m monoblocks for the bass section are a definite possibility.

    The gain adjustment feature of the crossover channels also allows any amplifier to be used if so desired. Your favourite valve amp on the midrange for example.
PHONO Options
  • The ELPRE has the option for an SGR designed ultra-low noise phono module. Currently under development.
Features and specifications subject to change until product enters production status.
product status
  1. 1. Concept
  2. 2. Development
  3. 3. Testing
  4. 4. Production
Available: NOW
pricing
$46,500.00 pair
(AUD inc. GST)
Excludes delivery and installation costs