Monitor Audio Studio

 

“…the Studio is all about detail retrieval. … It does the detail thing well, without falling into the brightness trap, but it doesn’t fall into the other great pitfall of trying to sound a little bit too ‘nice’ in the process. … deeper and more honest in the bass than a speaker this small has any right to be. If you look to loudspeakers as providing a window on the recording, the Monitor Audio Studio is one of the cleanest windows you can get for the money.”

— ALAN SIRCOM, HI-FI+

 

The Studio speakers are a stunning addition to any room. Featuring technologies from Monitor Audio’s range-topping Platinum II series, they offer a truly high-end listening experience that will delight even the most demanding ears!

The grille-less design ensures the speaker’s voice is clear and true and lets the drivers become an eye-catching focal point. The two metallic-silver RDT II speaker cones deliver an optimum high-end performance that will delight audiophiles. The honeycomb tweeter cover adds a contemporary edge to the speaker’s form and the bespoke solid-metal logo at the cabinet’s base gives a stylish design touch.

Hand-crafted and available in a sleek satin black, white or grey finish, Studio is a timelessly elegant pair of speakers. To ensure a superlative performance an optional black or white dedicated floor stand is available.

Driver Design

Studio’s dual 4″ drivers are modified versions of those used in Monitor Audio’s flagship Platinum PL500 II speaker. Their sound is clear and natural, with a deep bass and plenty of mid-range detail.

The drivers are designed to be incredibly low in distortion and use the same magnetic design principles and material choice as the class-leading Platinum speakers. An MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) high-frequency transducer has been designed to provide incredible articulation due to its low mass diaphragm. MPD transducers work in the same way as a super-fast accordion by rapidly squeezing the pleats to produce a smooth, wide and naturally fast response way into the ultrasonic band. As a result, the sound is more lifelike, releasing the high harmonic spectrum of every note without the distortion that blurs definition.

Mechanical and Visual Design

Studio’s elegant cabinet is tuned using two rear-mounted HiVe II ports at the top and bottom of the cabinet. The dual ports ensure the pressure inside the cabinet is symmetrically balanced and that there is no turbulence and subsequent air noise. HiVe II technology ensures air moves in and out much quicker than a conventional port, resulting in fast, powerful bass coupled with a superior transient response.

High-grade polypropylene film capacitors, air-core and laminated steel-core inductors have been selected to preserve the best possible signal integrity. The purist electrical chain is complemented by a pair of precisely machined terminals developed for the Platinum Series. These are rhodium plated to provide the lowest contact resistance and long-term consistency.

The drivers are surrounded and clamped by a rigid die-cast aluminium sub-baffle to provide rigidity. The mechanical structure is enhanced further using renowned bolt- through driver technology to provide the ultimate cabinet bracing.

Key Features

• Delivers detailed and accurate audio performance
• Ultra-slim, compact cabinet profile
• 2 x 4″ RDT II drivers with C-CAM technology and featuring rigid cast polymer chassis
• MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) high-frequency transducer, designed in-house for Monitor Audio’s flagship Platinum II speakers
• HiVe II High-Velocity reflex slot configuration ports
• Precision machined, Rhodium plated speaker terminals
• Rigid die-cast metal sub-baffle to clamp drivers securely
• Bolt through driver technology: clearer sound and cleaner aesthetics
• Contemporary satin finish in black, white or grey
• Optional dedicated floor stand in black or white finishes

 

Specifications

Type: 2-way

Frequency Response (-6 dB): 48 Hz – 60 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 86 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 2.9 ohms @ 3.5 kHz
Maximum SPL: 110 dBA (Pair)
Power Handling (RMS): 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements: 40 – 100 W
Bass Alignment: Dual slot Bass reflex – HiVe II port system
Crossover Frequency: 2.7 kHz
Drive Unit Complement: 2 x 4″ RDT II drivers, 1 x MPD high-frequency transducer
Cabinet Dimensions (Including Terminals): 340 mm x 156.2 mm x 360.9 mm (13^3/8 x 6^1/8x 14^3/16“), H x W x D