The M3 is the first powered subwoofer offered by Mark Levinson and his associates in 30 years, so you would expect that this is something special. Low frequencies are the foundation of the music. Bass which is weak, muddy, ill-defined or boomy can ruin the listening experience. The M3 is designed to enhance the audio by reproducing the low frequencies with a no-compromise approach that complements the high quality of the M1 multichannel amplifier and M2 modular speaker. A single M3 can be used for most applications. Those searching for more can use 2, 3, or 4 M3's, each powered by its own internal 200W amplifier. Listeners using 4 or 8 M2's per channel will appreciate the way 4 M3's balance the awesome dynamics of the system.

The amplifier is mounted on the rear panel of the M3. The user can choose on, off, or automatic turn-on when the sound starts. The M3 can be used in the "flat" mode with no bass boost. Some systems will benefit from the special bass tuning circuit which allows the amount of bass boost and the center boost frequency to be adjusted. Heat sinks with large fins provide cooling for the most serious applications.

The finish of the M3 is available in white, black, French Sycamore, or Rosewood finish. Custom finishes are available at higher cost. The external finish is superb, equal to the finest furniture finishes.

The M3 costs $4,000.