Description
Miller & Kreisel V-3B Volkswoofer III Subwoofer 12-Inch 100W RCA For Parts
The Miller & Kreisel V-3B Volkswoofer III is a powered subwoofer from M&K Sound Corporation, a brand historically recognized in home theater and professional monitoring applications. The V-3B features a 12-inch front-firing driver driven by an onboard 100-watt amplifier, housed in a compact sealed cabinet with a wood side accent panel. This unit is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair due to a confirmed driver failure.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Miller & Kreisel V-3B Volkswoofer III
- Driver: 12-inch front-firing woofer
- Amplifier Power: 100 Watts (onboard)
- Inputs: RCA stereo (Left/Right from preamp), speaker-level inputs (from amplifier), output to speakers
- Bass Level Control: Variable (Min to Max)
- Crossover Filter: Switchable — 60, 75, 100, 125 Hz
- Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 50–60 Hz
- AC Fuse: 4A SLO-BLO
- Cabinet: Sealed enclosure with black fabric wrap and wood side trim
- Manufacturer: Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation, Culver City, CA
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Includes: Power cord
- Failure: Cracked cone ring on 12-inch driver — causes muffled and distorted bass output
- Repair needed: Cone ring replacement or full 12-inch driver replacement
Applications
The M&K Volkswoofer series was a well-regarded line of powered subwoofers used in home theater systems, two-channel stereo setups, and near-field monitoring environments. M&K Sound products were widely adopted in both consumer and professional audio contexts during the 1980s and 1990s, valued for compact sealed-box designs and amplified bass output. This V-3B unit, once repaired, would be suited for integration into a home audio system via preamp-level or speaker-level connections. It is of particular interest to M&K Sound collectors, home theater restorers, or audio technicians with the capability to source and install a replacement 12-inch driver or cone repair kit.
This Miller & Kreisel V-3B Volkswoofer III powered subwoofer is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The unit was tested via the RCA inputs and has a confirmed failure: the 12-inch driver's cone ring is cracked, causing the bass output to sound muffled and distorted. To restore the unit to working order, the cone ring or the entire driver will need to be replaced. Cosmetically, the cabinet shows notable wear including paint chip loss and fabric scuffing on the top surface, and the rear amplifier panel and controls appear intact and visually complete. The power cord is present. This unit is not guaranteed functional and is priced accordingly for a buyer capable of performing the necessary speaker repair. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Miller & Kreisel (M&K Sound) |
Model: |
V-3B |
MPN: |
V-3B |
Type: |
Powered Subwoofer |
SKU: |
52715 |
Series: |
Volkswoofer III |
Power Output: |
100 Watts |
Driver Size: |
12 Inch |
Driver Configuration: |
Front-Firing |
Input Type: |
RCA (Left/Right from Preamp), Speaker Level |
Filter Frequency Range: |
60 / 75 / 100 / 125 Hz (switchable) |
Power Requirements: |
120 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
AC Fuse: |
4A SLO-BLO |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Sold AS-IS. Cracked cone ring — bass is muffled/cracking. Cone ring or full driver needs replacement. |
Condition Notes: |
This Miller & Kreisel V-3B Volkswoofer III powered subwoofer is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The unit was tested via the RCA inputs and has a confirmed failure: the 12-inch driver's cone ring is cracked, causing the bass output to sound |