Description
The Linn 343 is a compact reference floorstanding loudspeaker that combines groundbreaking Pistonik bass technology with Linn’s renowned precision engineering. Designed to deliver exceptional musical realism without dominating the listening space, the 343 features an advanced four-way driver arrangement, an innovative composite cabinet and sophisticated electronics for outstanding clarity, dynamics and bass control.
Available in Exakt Integrated and Passive with Active Bass (PWAB) configurations, the Linn 343 offers remarkable flexibility while delivering the transparency, scale and musical engagement expected from a reference loudspeaker.
Key Features
Pistonik Bass Technology – Linn’s revolutionary drive unit technology delivers exceptional bass depth, speed and control, with remarkable texture and musical precision.
Power DAC Bass System – Advanced digital amplification technology drives the down-firing 220mm bass unit, producing powerful, articulate low frequencies with exceptional accuracy.
Four-Way Driver Configuration – Dedicated carbon dome tweeter and midrange drivers combine with Pistonik upper and lower bass units for outstanding clarity and seamless musical reproduction.
Advanced Composite Cabinet – Carefully engineered enclosure minimises unwanted resonance while supporting wide dispersion and precise stereo imaging.
Exakt Integrated Option – Features Linn’s Organik DAC technology, Exakt digital crossover and Adaptive Bias Control amplification for a fully integrated active loudspeaker solution.
Passive with Active Bass Option – Allows the use of external amplification while retaining Linn’s advanced active bass technology, offering greater system flexibility.
Utopik Power Supply Technology – Linn’s advanced power supply design supports exceptional performance and stability.
Premium Finish Options – Available in six distinctive finishes across Linn’s Classic, Signature and Glasgow collections.
Why Choose the Linn 343?
The Linn 343 delivers the scale, authority and musical insight of a reference loudspeaker in a beautifully proportioned cabinet. Its innovative Pistonik bass system provides remarkable low-frequency extension and control, while the precision-engineered driver array reveals subtle musical details with exceptional clarity and naturalness.
Whether choosing the fully integrated Exakt version or the flexibility of the Passive with Active Bass configuration, the 343 offers a sophisticated approach to high-performance music reproduction. Its ability to create a spacious, stable soundstage while maintaining exceptional dynamics and tonal accuracy makes it an outstanding choice for discerning music lovers seeking uncompromising performance without imposing dimensions.
Specifications
Design: Four-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Tweeter: 19mm Thin-Ply Woven Carbon Dome
Midrange Driver: 64mm Thin-Ply Woven Carbon Dome
Upper Bass Driver: 190mm Aluminium Diaphragm with Pistonik Technology
Lower Bass Driver: 220mm Down-Firing Aluminium Diaphragm with Pistonik Technology
Bass System: Linn Power DAC and Pistonik Motor System
Cabinet Construction: Composite
Cabinet Volume: 43 Litres
Crossover (Exakt Integrated): Exakt Digital
Crossover (PWAB): Three-Way Analogue Passive with Active Bass
Amplification (Exakt Integrated): Class AB with Adaptive Bias Control
Amplification (PWAB): External Amplification with Integrated Active Bass
Room Correction (Exakt Integrated): Space Optimisation+
Room Correction (PWAB): Space Optimisation with Linn DSM
Dimensions (H × W × D): 1091 × 338 × 466mm (Including Stand)
Weight (Exakt Integrated): 51.6kg Each
Weight (PWAB): 45.5kg Each
Finishes: Piano Black, Alpine White, Triton, Clyde Built, Single Malt and Linn Heritage
